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10 Essential Post Pregnancy Momma Snacks

2017-10-05T15:48:40Z

First off, I must apologize for the long radio silence. I am currently thirty weeks pregnant, and have just made an enormous cross-country move to Boulder, Colorado. Suffice to say, I have been hard pressed to find the energy and mental inspiration for writing. The good news is that I […]

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Hair, Nails, Fertility and Energy… it’s your Kidneys

2017-09-06T00:18:53Z

Surprised? I know I was. The kidneys are one of those organ pairs that are so often left out of the conversation. These days, it is all about the gut and the liver. How the liver detoxifies the body, and how the gut clears those toxins out. While I am […]

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Plant-based? What a Day of Adequate Plant Protein Looks like

2017-07-21T14:52:10Z

I get it. When you go plant-based, whether that is vegan, vegetarian or simply cutting out the meat, you start to wonder how you’re going to get enough protein. Can the kale smoothie you are drinking really provide enough? How about that bowl of lentils and brown rice? Did you […]

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Raw “Grilled Cheese” Crackers and Sun-dried Tomato Dip

2017-07-21T14:32:08Z

Sometimes you just get cravings. I get them, you get them, we all get them. This past week, being in full pregnancy mode, I was in dire need of a grilled cheese sandwich dipped in old-fashioned tomato soup. Since it has been so blistering hot, it was really the flavors […]

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Are you Truly Depressed? Or is it What you’re Eating?

2017-08-07T23:11:37Z

We realize that there is an intimate connection between what we eat and how we look, but have you ever considered that what we eat also determines how we feel mentally? Sure, eating an ice cream cone on a hot day is going to make us feel happy, or diving […]

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What are Processed Foods? Why are they so Bad?

2017-07-21T13:29:22Z

If you have ever read any health recommendations, followed any cleanse or diet, or sought advice on what not to eat, then you’ve come across processed foods. They are always one of the top food groups to avoid, and always on the “no-no” list of any diet or cleansing program. […]

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Carb-Free Cauliflower “Fried Rice” with Veggies

2017-07-31T14:12:06Z

In a food rut? I have been lately. It has been so hot and humid this summer, all I can think about is eating salads and fruit. But to be honest, sometimes there really is such a thing as too many salads. This has forced me to try and figure […]

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9 Key Tools to Enhance Beauty from the Inside Out

2017-10-17T18:44:57Z

While society typically focuses on how we can enhance our beauty from the outside, the piece of the puzzle that is missing is what’s on the inside. Did you know that the health on the inside dictates our beauty on the outside? Yep, you heard that right. Our appearance is […]

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26 Healthy Snack Upgrades: New Ideas, Way Better Taste

2017-07-12T13:27:20Z

Why does it seem that snacks are always the low part of the day? If you are embarking on a healthy eating journey, or have been on one for some time, there is a good chance that when you think of healthy snacks, only the following come to mind – […]

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The Essential Smoothie for Plane Travel and Radiation Protection

2017-06-28T18:10:16Z

If you are like me, it seems like I am on a plane every month. From traveling back home to see family, to flying for work or vacation, I am always in and out of the airport and up in a plane. Plane travel can be quite taxing on the […]

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