Category: nutrition
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10 BEST Energy Ball Recipes!
Last night I needed something to satisfy my sweet tooth; something naturally sweet, dairy free, and easy. I decided to do up some Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls, and it got me thinking about just how creative you could get with these little beauties. It got me thinking how nice it would be to have a reference…
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How to Feel More AWAKE (without caffeine)
One thing I promise never to do in my posts is copy and paste lists found on the internet. What a snooze that would be- for you and for me! That’s why today’s post is about actual techniques I use to feel more awake – sans caffeine. And trust me, I need ’em. I am…
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Chaga chaga chaga chaga
As I wrote that title I envisioned a little train, chugging along on this quiet, snowy Thursday! But no, today’s post is not about trains. It’s about chaga, the mushroom. I can’t believe I’m even writing this post. I do not like mushrooms. I have never, ever liked them. But the more I immerse myself in…
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COOKED – Netflix Series Review
I can list of a number of reasons why I love Netflix, but a big one in particular would have to be how easily available it has made documentaries to me. I typically watch documentaries about animals, nature, or crime. It is on the rare occasion that a documentary about cooking would appeal to me,…
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Is it Possible to Develop a Food Allergy?
You never hear anything good about getting old. You always hear about the aches, the pains! The trails and tribulations of adulthood and beyond. Even at ‘almost 27’, I notice that my body doesn’t recover the way it used to. I am sore in places I didn’t know soreness could be. The joint pain! Why…
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Magnesium Deficiency: The Answer to Your Most Mysterious Health Issues
We know vitamins and minerals like magnesium are important. But how often do we really think about how a deficiency might effect us? Our bodies have complex needs – many of which we can’t appreciate without a bachelors degree on the subject. It’s easy to see how meeting our daily recommended intake for micronutrients might…
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How to avoid that post-thanksgiving food coma
No word of a lie: I gorged myself so hard last thanksgiving that I actually had to roll myself into bed at 8:30. I was so sick. My body was having such a difficult time processing everything I had just ingested that I couldn’t bring myself to do anything else. I was in so much…
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Food Prep is Paramount
Well hello everyone! Today I want to touch on a subject that I am thrilled to discuss with you guys. First and foremost, who doesn’t love to talk about food? Secondly, food prep is so important when it comes to cultivating an efficient wellness routine, especially if you are working towards a specific goal. I used to…
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Healthier Eating Habits: Do’s and Dont’s
Over the years, I have tried many different diets on my journey to healthier living. You name it, I’ve tried it. Vegan, Low Carb, Raw, Paleo. I even dipped my toe into the Master Cleanse diet for a day. I do believe that every body is different, and different strategies are going to maximize results…
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