One of the key elements to having a healthy holiday is taking care of yourself in the fourth quarter of each year. This is the time of year where it seems sickness abounds from every corner from colds, strep throat and flu. We are less active during the holidays and eat more sugary foods which…
Should I Stick To The Organic Produce Market? 5 Surprising Myths Busted
Organic produce market: worth it or not? Organic, natural, non GMO, refined sugar free, nut free, gluten free, dairy free… There are so many labels given to our foods these days that it can be really overwhelming to know what you should buy and feed your families. Of course, sometimes nature or a medical condition…
15 Non-Scale Reasons to Exercise
Two years ago when I finally decided I was worth 30 minutes a day at least to workout I started the process due to poor health and an extra twenty pounds. After being consistent with exercise over these past months I realized one key thing is that exercise is way more than just losing weight…
The Low Down on Chia Seeds
Do you remember the Chia Pets? You know those pets who were in clay pots and when you watered them they grew grass like fur. I do and can still sing the jingle in my head. Little did I know as a child how much chia seeds would play a role in my daily health…
The Clean Fifteen Fruits & Veggies
I set out in October to write a blog post every single day and then life happened. My son Tristan was not doing well in school and after a lot prayers and much thought we started home school. That will be another post in and of itself, but today I am going to keep on…
12 Fruits and Veggies (Dirty Dozen)
When I began researching about clean eating there was all this talk about organic fruits and veggies and warnings to stay away from pesticides. Today in my 31 days of Clean Eating, Meal Planning and Prep series I am going to share with you this list called the “dirty dozen” which are the top…
Weekly Meal Planner Printable
In today’s installment of my 31 Days of Clean Eating, Meal Planning and Prep I am sharing with you my weekly meal planner printable that will help those of you get started with meal planning. Getting Organized with Meal Planning If you have followed my clean eating series you already know what meal planning is,…
How To Get Your Family To Eat Healthy
Society has brainwashed us into thinking what healthy food is, but most times it is processed, full of dyes, and additives we can’t even pronounce. Trying to switch over from processed foods to eating healthy and clean is not always easy, and many times it creates fights in a family. Today in my 31 days…
Aqualert – My Favorite Water App
Today I am sharing my favorite water app with you in my 31 Days of Clean Eating, Meal Planning and Prep series. Do you struggle with getting the right amount of water in? I know I struggle big time as I do not like water and I don’t like liquids in general. A few months…
Why Our Bodies Need Water
I have to admit I am not a fan of drinking water. I have to really think about drinking it or I will go hours without it until my body is sending the signal it is thirsty. Today in my 31 Days of Clean Eating, Meal Planning and Prep series I want to talk about…