Losing it After Baby   At this point in my life a lot of my friends are starting families, and after pregnancy for some women may be the first time they have ever had to lose a significant amount of weight.  I was definitely in this boat, I had lost a couple...

Another reason for meatless Mondays!   Our over consumption of animal protein does have a negative effect on our environment, lets take a look at the amount of resources it takes to raise cattle.   The head of the Cattlemen’s association says it takes 441...

Eating Raw     Enthusiasts of the Raw Food Movement believe that when you heat your food you are basically destroying most of its nutrients and natural enzymes (enzymes are important because they are what help you to digest your food and fight chronic disease.)...

The Benefits of an Anti Inflammatory Diet     A new way of anti-inflammatory eating went mainstream several years back after Gwyneth Paltrow endorsed a book called “Clean” by Dr. Jung.   Inflammation in the body is strongly linked to heart disease,...

So today’s theme is healthy treats.  Here are a couple delish and quick recipes that you can use when you’re craving something sweet.   The first one  “Energy Bites” was given to me by a friend, and they’re awesome because unlike my other protein cookies these...

How to Keep your Gut Healthy   As you may or may not have heard the gut is now considered the second brain.   It primarily helps us to digest food but its also a major sensory organ for the entire body, I’m sure you’ve heard of a “gut feeling” or how when...

When I first started preparing my meals at home from scratch I was very intimidated to cook grains. So in this post I will provide you with a simple cheat sheet for some of the healthier grains.   Quinoa- A major super food, quinoa is the only grain that is...