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Simple Steps to Detox Your Beauty Routine

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You already know that what you put into your body through food and drink and how you treat it (sleep, exercise, self-care) are the foundations for both health and beauty, not something you slather on your skin. Beauty, of course, doesn’t come from the perfect lipstick shade, but from that inner glow. Nevertheless, I don’t plan on ditching my beauty rituals any time soon. In fact, I probably need them more than ever! But how are these beauty rituals affecting our health? Not for good, unless we give them a makeover!

The amount of toxins women are exposed to each day,…

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Coconut Chia Pudding with Berry Compote

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| Categories: Breakfast, Food and Nutrition, Nutrition, Recipes

Chia pudding. You love it or you hate it. Or you just haven’t tried this recipe yet!! Seriously, if you think you’re not a fan of chia, this might change your mind! It’s not your run of the mill, bland chia pudding, because who would want to eat that?

I personally love chia pudding for a quick, easy, make-ahead breakfast, and of course, the health benefits. And this is my very favorite version, maybe because it tastes like dessert!

It’s very rich, but not overly sweet, due to the full-fat coconut milk and very berry compote, which is bursting with natural…

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Vanilla-Maple Oat Bran with Almonds & Dates

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If you grew up eating Cream of Wheat (and liked it, like I did!), but don’t do gluten anymore you’re going to love oat bran! It totally reminds me of Cream of Wheat, in both texture and taste and this is my go-to when I want a warm breakfast bowl to nourish my body and kick off my day.

Unlike most grain-based breakfasts which can contribute to inflammation and spike blood sugar, oat bran has a blood sugar stabilizing effect to keep you off the blood sugar roller-coaster ride that can wreak havoc with your energy, moods, hormones and just…

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Grain Free Cereal

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I grew up on cereal. Who didn’t? But in the interest of my health, I’ve given up on the processed stuff. Luckily, it’s easy to replace with a “cereal” made from protein and nutrient rich nuts and seeds and naturally sweetened with coconut, vanilla and cinnamon. I like to top with fresh berries as well! Enjoy!

 

Grain Free Cereal

Serves 1

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

2 tablespoons raw almonds

1 tablespoon ground flax

1 tablespoon hemp seed

2 tablespoons shredded coconut

½ teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ cup berries (optional)

almond milk (for serving)

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Overcoming dietary anxiety and creating a “label-free” diet you love

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“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” –LA ROCHEFOUCAULD

We’re living in a world of dietary anxiety. No doubt about it.

It includes countless dietary theories, diets with labels, conflicting nutrition advice, food politics and even food fraud (a topic for another day!). The field of nutrition is constantly evolving and we’re bombarded daily with a seemingly endless stream of contradictory information and trendy diets. It can be overwhelming and there’s so much confusion out there.

Designing a personal diet that truly suits your life takes time, persistence and maybe some guidance. But the good news is…

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Vitamin D “The Sunshine Vitamin”: Are You Getting Enough of This Important Nutrient?

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I don’t need an excuse to get out and absorb the sun. I live for it. Summer is my favorite season and heat is my friend. I cherish my time outside walking my dog, going for a run, sitting outside to do work or eat lunch, or just turning my face to the sun and doing nothing at all! I’m outside as much as possible in the summer, and in the winter as much as I can stand 🙂

So, it came as a surprise to me when I had blood work done recently, that my Vitamin D levels were…

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Sea Salt & Caramel Nice Cream

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| Categories: Healthy Desserts, Recipes, Snacks

I’m a BIG fan of ice cream.

There was a time when I ate it nightly. Yes, practically every night. It was habitual. After I put the kids to bed, the ice cream would come out and I would just serve some right up, cone and all.  (Notice how I did this after the kids went to bed. I really didn’t want to share and also didn’t want them eating all that ice cream! )

That was a long time ago, and fortunately habits can change! But I still love it. And still eat it on special summer trips to our favorite…

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2-Ingredient Soft Serve Nice Cream

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Oh sweet summer 🙂  How I love me some ice cream. But since I eat pretty much dairy and gluten free, I have to improvise, because I don’t believe in deprivation!

But this is no sacrifice and honestly, it doesn’t get much easier than this to make a simple, healthy, dairy free and naturally sweet soft serve! And bonus, no ice cream maker needed! This is super easy to make with either a high-speed blender or a food processor, and obviously the ingredient list is quite manageable. Just keep storing up those frozen bananas, they’re gonna go fast!

Made from just…

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Boost vitality with this essential nutrient

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“We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw

Lately I’ve been thinking of ways to harness the more relaxed and carefree vibe of summer to give myself a boost. I’ve been stuck in a bit of a creative rut and generally just taking some things way too seriously and then seriously slacking on others.

The past few months have been an intense time of education for me. It’s been great, but I’ve definitely been living in my head space too much, and because I’m passionate about what I’m learning, I’ve let…

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Easy Salmon Sushi Bowl

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So you LOVE sushi too! Don’t you crave it all the time? It’s so addictive!

It’s the one food I go out for more than any other, but since eating it as often as I’d like would put my family in the poor house, I had to come up with a new plan. And the plan needed to be way easier than making homemade sushi, due to the fact my sushi chef skill level is probably about a 2/10, so…

Bowls it is. Anytime the craving hits. This is even easy enough to throw together for lunch!

And…this meets all my qualifications…

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