Valentine’s Day is 4 days away and sweets like candy seem to be the top pick when showing someone you love them. Fortunately, there are healthier options out there other than showering your kids, spouse, parents, friends, etc. with artificial sugars. These Valentine’s snacks are perfect for packing in your...
What is Bloating and How Can I Make it Stop?
You have that awful feeling in your stomach of fullness and air that has built up… Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Bloating is a common problem and not a reason to panic, but it is very uncomfortable and unfortunately there isn’t an easy solution...
The Best Containers for Meal Prep
Meal prep and investing in good storage/freezer containers are two ways to help get on the road to nutrition success!! “They keep your leftovers fresh-tasting, make it easy to meal prep in bulk, aid in portion control, and are easily stackable for total organization junkies.” Do you have some container...
Meal Planning for Beginners
Meal planning is a great way to get started on your weightloss journey, but if you are struggling to get started, the easy guide below is a great way to help with your nutrition success. Meal planning can save you time and money and I definitely recommend it as a...
Carrot Cake Shakeology Energy Balls
National Carrot Cake Day can only mean one thing… A delicious treat is coming your way!! Carrot Cake Shakeology Energy Balls are a perfect way to celebrate without all the sugar, oil, and flour as regular carrot cake. Just because carrots are listed as an ingredient in carrot cake doesn’t...
Why Do We Always Feel Tired?
Do you ever wonder why you are so tired all the time? Or why you never have any energy? Well, according to Darin Olien it could be a variety of things but specifically he points out stress, poor nutrition, and dehydration as some top culprits. As we all know, life...
8 Types of Onions and What to Do With Them
Let's talk onions… versatile, flavorful, many varieties, and an abundant amount of health benefits. Onions add so much to dishes and can really boost the flavor without changing texture and color. They can be eaten many ways and there are so many different kinds… “But which types of onions are...
Health Benefits of Green Juice
It’s National Green Juice Day and in the last 10 years green juicing has become a huge wellness trend. Besides being a top trend, green juice has an enormous amount of health benefits including improved digestion, weight loss, reduced inflammation, and boosted immunity. Green juice is made from the juices...
10 Homemade Snack Bars
It’s National Granola Bar Day and what better way to curb those junk food cravings but with some healthy snack bar recipes. “Grabbing an energy bar, protein bar, or even a “healthy” granola bar can keep you from going off the rails at the vending machine, or worse, steering your...
Guide to Delicious Homemade Soup
One of my favorite comfort foods during the winter is soup!! There’s something about the blend of flavors, the hearty goodness, and the warmth it brings to the soul. Canned soup is good but full of preservatives and very high in sodium. Homemade is definitely the way to go, but...