So you’re sick of fad diets and restriction, let’s chat: Here’s the deal gal pals, many of you are coming from the background of yo-yo dieting, deprivation and binging on the weekends. You’re frustrated you can’t lose weight. But get this >> 99.9% of my female...
A bro came at me the other day claiming weight loss is only ever about macros. So, I wanted to answer this head on: can weight loss have deeper roots more than simply, calories in, calories out? Yes, weight can be more than your dang macros. I will repeat it one more...
How it feels trying to navigate the middle ground sometimes, am I right?! I am pro bodily autonomy (in many ways). But, what am I referring to here? What I mean is this: how you want your body to look is ultimately your choice and your choice alone. How you want to...
Welp, Spring has officially sprung and Summer is quickly approaching. Cue 5,000, 1-week weight-loss programs (barf), "cutting calories" and water fasts. Can we just say, "no thanks, never again?" I want to breakdown the mystery(ies) behind the metabolism. I want to...
In the health world it is often encouraged to stop eating at least three hours before bedtime mainly for reasons of healthy digestion. While this is generally a good rule of thumb to adhere to so a heavy meal isn't interrupting a good nights sleep, there's a category...
It's Fall, ya'll, which means it's that time of year when the strength of our immune system is crucial. That’s why I created a week of meals designed to boost your immunity! You’ll find full meals including grocery lists, recipes, and even some sweet treats. 😊 Just...
This month on instagram I'm focusing on all things minerals and why both micro and macro-minerals are so vital to our health on many levels. We talk a LOT about consuming proteins, carbs, and fats, but we can’t leave our mineral friends out of this conversation!...
Halloween is already spooky, your candy doesn’t need to be. Trick or Treating may look different this year but the treats probably should, too! Don’t get me wrong, I treat myself and LOVE @hukitchen chocolate but the amount of sugar, food dyes, fake ingredients and...
YOU ARE NOT WHAT YOU EAT, YOU ARE WHAT YOU ABSORB, AND THAT, MY FRIENDS, IS WHY DIGESTION IS KEY. I used to struggle with bloating, belching and really bad fatigue post-meal. Rarely passing up an afternoon nap or an additional cup of coffee was the norm for me, sound...
So much conflicting information. But at the end of the day, so many just want to know what to do. Be proactive. I believe the saying, “your first line of defense should be a good offense.” Let’s talk about bolstering the immune system and what are some good, offensive...
Typically we try to restrict excessive grain consumption in our family but I also try to balance my babies’ nutrient dense diet with a few treats here and there. I also think it’s important to allow flexibility and fun with better alternatives like these sinfully...
I love any natural, proactive wellness tool, and elderberry syrup is a popular one! I'd never made it on my own, and always snagged the pre-made in healthy living at HEB, but alas, here is a recipe that I love because it is EASY (two claps for EASY). Why Elderberries?...