Holiday season life savers for your health goals. This post has been sponsored by Manitoba Harvest. All opinions expressed are my own. With all the party-hopping and vacation-going, the holiday season festivities can easily derail your health goals. These are the three golden-rules that get me through this time of year with my wellness game intact! Follow these tips below...
I love these grain-free cauliflower breadsticks because they up the veggie content of any meal. They make an excellent addition to your holiday buffet, cheese platter, dinner party, or any meal where you want a little crunch! I love to use hemp hearts for this recipe to really kick the protein up a notch, add some inflammation-fighting Omega-3’s, and for some...
Keep calm and snack on… Feeling stressed typically has you running for those old-school “comfort” foods that are usually high in sugar and salt but are low in alleviating your anxiety. Instead, get snacking on these actual stress fighting foods that will combat the stress hormone, cortisol, and giving you a coming boost. Avocado on whole grain toast. Whole grains...
Snack better, work smarter When food cravings hit at work they can be especially tricky to manage since they distract you from your meeting, disrupt your work flow, and make you lose focus on the task at hand. Plus, it isn’t always easy to step out for a few minutes to find something to eat. But getting hangry does not...
The perfect grab-and-go snack bar. Genuinely healthy snack bars can be harder to find than you think. Most of them have sneaky hidden sugars, are too high in sodium, too low in fiber, and are frequently unsatisfying calorie bombs. By making my own nutrient-dense, delicious, snack bars I know exactly what is in them. These Superfood Granola Bars are high...
How to stay hydrated AF Staying hydrated is key when it comes to boosting energy, staying focused and alert, reducing irritability, maintaining a healthy weight and to just overall feeling our best. The exact amount of fluid you need depends on your weight, the temperature outside, how much you exercise, and your current state of health. But a general...
Don’t let your smoothie derail your diet Smoothies can be a great on-the-go breakfast (like this one) or the perfect post-workout snack (try this one). But when it comes to putting these drinks together, there is a fine line between healthy and total calorie-bomb-milk-shake status. So whether you’re making your own at home or getting it out and about, here is...
Keep the sun tan, lose the sun damage. Summer always brings out that radiant skin glow, but it can also bring out the effects of sun damage, like age spots, hyperpigmentation, lines, wrinkles, breakouts from sweat and sunscreen, and skin cancer. While it is important to layer up that SPF 30+, you should also add in foods that will help...
Currently Craving The Perfect On-The-Go Snack I am always on the hunt for new snacks that are healthy, satisfying, and delicious, and these Broad Bean Crisps from Enlightened are the total package! When it comes to snacking I look for 4 things: Are there at least 3 grams of protein? Are there at least 3 grams of fiber? Is the...
This blueberry smoothie is my go-to for a refreshing summertime breakfast. Blueberries are a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants, both of which help to keep your skin looking bright, fresh, plump, and young. They are also a great source of fiber that will fill you up and keep you feeling energized all morning long! Makes 1 serving. Ingredients:...
