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The Whole30 Pregnancy

Happy New Year, everyone! Wow, I cannot believe that it is already 2016. For me, a new year always comes a new resolution to better myself mentally, spiritually, professionally, and most importantly— physically. We recently found out that we are expecting our FOURTH child. While my mind was thinking about our precious gift, my body […]

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Health Benefits: B Vitamins

Are you tired, cranky, forgetful, depressed, or just don’t have any energy to get through your day? In our contemporary, fast-paced lives it is easy to become chronically tired, forgetful, anxious, or feeling down. We depend on energy drinks, sodas, and coffee, to get through our busy days. However, what you may be experiencing might […]

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Skinny spiced pumpkin frappe recipe. All the taste with half the calories of a pumpkin spiced latte.

Skinny Pumpkin Spiced Frappe

Pumpkin spiced beverages from coffee shops and restaurants are all the rage right now. Despite the fact that these beverages taste amazing, they are loaded with sugar and dairy that adds unwanted calories and eventually pounds. Not to mention setting you up for a big energy crash. A medium sized 12 oz pumpkin spiced latte […]

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MAKE WATER TASTE BETTER

30 Ways to Make Water Taste Better

If you are doing the 8-Week Health & Weight Loss Challenge or just trying to increase your water intake for optimal health, you know that plain water can be very boring. Sometimes you just need a little something to jazz up your water to make it a little more palatable. Below are 30 things to […]

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So You Want a Healthy Lifestyle?

As a personal trainer and healthcare provider, I often get asked what is the best exercise and diet to maintain good health. It is actually quite shocking how many people are not aware of what it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Adopting a consistent diet and exercise regimen are essential to good health and […]

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Crockpot Spicy Tomato Soup

It seems like this winter is lasting so much longer than winters of the past which means cold and flu season is sticking around longer as well. This winter, since the husband and I are following a Paleo lifestyle, we have ended up eating vastly diverse and hearty meals that include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, […]

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Paleo Coconut-Almond Cups

Since starting the Paleo lifestyle, I have had some pretty strong cravings for chocolate. I started experimenting with cocoa powder and coconut oil to make a freezer chocolate. While it satisfied my cravings, I wanted something a little more.

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Oven-Baked Coconut-Crusted Salmon

This year I am determined to be the healthiest I have ever been.I am constantly in search of amazing recipes that will help me continue my Paleo lifestyle. I have failed at past healthy eating quests because I got bored with my food choices. This recipe is a little experiment I tried on my family […]

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Easy Crockpot Roasted Turkey Breast

Need a quick, delicious home cooked meal? Try this great recipe for a turkey breast roast in the crockpot. If you’re like me, you really don’t know what a turkey breast roast is. Turkey breast roast is heart-healthy, low-fat and protein-rich.  A turkey breast roast is the juicy white breast meat along with some dark […]

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