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Sassy Summer Sides & Desserts with Essential Oils

August 15, 2017 in Essential Oils 0

As the heat fires up outside, it’s time to stock your fridge and pantry with healthy, refreshing pick-me-ups after time spent in the sun leaves you feeling depleted. Since fruits and veggies are now on sale and available fresh at our local farmer’s markets and stores, now is the time to get out those sassy recipes you’ve been saving all year. These recipes are sure to be new tastes for your palate that please all ages, whether you’re taking a break indoors or partying picnic style out in the elements! Don’t fall into the easy summer trap of pre-packaged foods and snacks when you can whip up these morsels to supplement your healthy lifestyle and leave you feeling energized!

What to Eat to Balance Your Hormones

August 3, 2016 in Nutrition, Women’s Health, Women’s Hormones 3

It is not uncommon for women, younger and older, to experience hormone imbalance. Whether pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal, or menopausal, women have differing hormonal needs and can easily be thrown off, particularly because today’s food sources are often filled with substances that can wreak havoc on our delicately balanced endocrine systems, including meats and grains.

Dirty Dozen List of Organic Must-Haves

May 24, 2016 in Nutrition 0

We all want to be as healthy as we can be and we believe in eating natural, organic foods that are free from pesticides and other harmful chemicals. But we also have family preferences and budgets to consider as we do our grocery shopping. For most of us, it isn’t realistic to think that we will pick up every single item in our shopping cart from the Organic Foods section as we aim to get our 3-5 servings per day of fruits and vegetables. Some produce is riskier than others in relation to pesticides. Fruits and vegetables with the most porous of skin are likely to absorb more unnatural chemicals which cannot always be washed off. In fact, the USDA has found over 145 different pesticides on fruits and vegetables, many of which still remain even when the produce is washed—and sometimes even when peeled!

Healthy & Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Recipes

November 19, 2015 in Nutrition, Recipes 0

The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for over-eating and weight gain. Colder months lend to warm comfort foods that are familiar and decadent. Luckily the holidays don’t have to mean weight gain. Focus on a healthy balance of food, activity, and fun. By implementing a few simple changes in your recipes, foods that you love can become very healthy for you and your family.

Simple Daily Habits are the Foundation to Overall Health

October 22, 2015 in Essential Oils, Nutrition, Women’s Health 0

I’ve learned that 80% of what you do on a daily basis dictates the life that you live later on. In a nut shell: Your healthy body is the culmination of daily habits compounded over time. Even small incremental changes can make all the difference in your energy and cellular vitality.

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