Eat, Drink and Be Mindful
How often do you pay attention to what you eat while you are eating it? Do you finish the food on your plate without tasting it, or even noticing it? To “eat mindfully” means to be aware of and engaged...
View Article7 healthiest teas and their health benefits
I recently wrote a post for a UK website on the 7 healthiest teas and their health benefits and wanted to share with everyone! 7 healthiest teas and their health benefits.
View ArticleNew Years Detox
Its January, and with that comes new years resolutions. Want to make your new years Resolutions stick? Don’t try and do it alone! Skip the fad diets and set yourself up for success by consulting a...
View ArticlePumpkin Coconut Breakfast Flatbread
Try this delicious (and easy!) Pumpkin Flatbread with some almond butter to start your morning off right! This recipe is super flexible…if you want to just use coconut flour or almond flour it will...
View ArticleThe Female Athlete Triad
The Female Athlete Triad is a health concern for active women and girls who are driven to succeed in their respective sports. Did you know that almost 20% of athletes meet criteria for disordered...
View ArticleHappy Heart Health Month!
February is National Heart Health Month and in addition to this…. Friday is Valentines Day (stay tuned for a post on chocolate)! Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in America but...
View ArticleEat Your Greens! St. Patricks Day Edition
I hope you all celebrated St. Patrick’s day with green foods full of nutrients and antioxidants! Everyone knows they should be eating more greens…but do you really know why? Here’s the reasons...
View ArticleKombucha Tea: Why YOU should drink it!
WHAT IS IT? It is a fizzy, fermented tea drink that is full of nutrition! It has beneficial bacteria and yeast which help reduce inflammation in the gut, aid in the growth of healthy flora and...
View ArticleHealthy Eating Isn’t…
What is healthy eating? So many people think that eating healthy and living healthy is too time consuming, too expensive and just too much work. It doesn’t have to be! Living healthy means nourishing...
View ArticleAn EGGScelent Morning Routine
The incredible edible egg! This fabulous thing contains 5-6 grams of high quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids for your brain, and is one of the most bioavailable sources of protein. This means that...
View ArticleBone Broth
If you haven’t tried bone broth- this is a MUST for the upcoming winter months. It is incredibly healthy, delicious, and more importantly, inexpensive! Forgo the store made versions and test out making...
View ArticleMy Top 3 Kitchen Gadgets
One of the most common things I hear is that “being healthy is hard and too time consuming.” By having a few handy-dandy kitchen gadgets your life could be A LOT easier! If you know me, you know I...
View ArticleGelatin: More Than JELL-O
www.thefittestfuel.com There are so many health benefits to consuming gelatin. It aids in digestion, it can treat intestinal disorders (including Crohn’s and Colitis) AND it helps with inflammation. I...
View Article5 Things for the New Year
1. Heal your Gut The gut is an essential starting point for achieving optimal health and also in preventing disease. The gut is important for immune function, hormone balancing and even metabolism....
View ArticleCostco Real Food Grocery List
Costco…where everything costs “about $10″. Next time you go, divide your bill by the number of items you purchased…It will likely be close to $10 each (Unless you bought a Vitamix or something huge)!...
View ArticleGrassfed Beef and Sweet Potato Boats
Last night I made one of the easiest (but tastiest) dinners. I put it in the crockpot before I left for work and voila(!) when I got home it was all ready to go! What you need: - 1 lb Grassfed Beef -...
View Article7 Ways to Naturally Improve your Heart Health
In honor of National Heart Health month, and Valentines Day, here are 7 ways to naturally protect your heart, reduce overall inflammation and live a longer, healthier life! 1) Eat more fruits and...
View Article10 Reasons To Yoga Upside Down
Turn your frown upside down with a yoga inversion! I will start by saying that I LOVE yoga. If I could practice at my studio every day I would. Sometimes I do it at home, if I cannot make it but I...
View ArticleSleep: What it has to do with YOUR health!
With the passing of daylight savings last weekend I thought it would be appropriate to post about sleep and what it has to do with your health! Sleep… What Does it have to do with my health? A lot...
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