I know a lot of people choose camps - they are either coffee people or tea people. However, herbal tea is something both parties should try to get on board with because herbs are truly amazing when it comes to aiding certain ailments. If you fall into the "coffee or die" camp, this might sway …
Why We All Need More Magnesium In Our Lives
Some of you may already be taking a magnesium supplement or see that there is some included in your multi-vitamin, but do you know just how necessary magnesium is for our bodies?? It is UH. MAY. ZING!! Magnesium is one of the top 4 most abundant minerals in the body and each cell in the human body …
Apples Apples Everywhere
As fall approaches, it’s fun to see the different foods come back into season! A timeless classic is of course, apples. While not just the main and most important ingredient in pies and crisps, apples have a multitude of great health benefits. And while they do taste the most fresh in the fall, it’s …
Fun Protein Bar Recipe!
When it comes to cravings, I know (at least for me) it’s hard to resist temptation- but that’s what makes homemade recipes so much fun! When I’m on the go and need a quick snack, I try to focus on higher healthy fats and protein for satiety. These raw AB&J protein bars are perfect for that and …
Water, Water, Water!
You’ve Heard it Before: WATER, WATER, WATER! I know you know it, but I’ll tell you again: you are literally 60% water! We’ve been reminded of this fact for as long as we can remember, so why can’t we remember how important it is to actually, yes I said it, actually drink water?! In the summer …
The Magic Of Vitamin D!
What's the first thing you think of when you hear Vitamin D? Probably sunshine, right?? If so, you are on the money! Our bodies produce Vitamin D as a reaction to sun exposure, but it is not actually a vitamin - it's a precursor of a hormone. Regardless of the misnomer, this wonderful nutrient is a …
Fight Acne With Food
When you have acne, it’s probably not your first line of defense to change your diet, but when all else fails, it may be your savior. If you’ve tried everything to get rid of those stubborn, painful bumps, you know you’re already capable of commitment, so give yourself a pat on the back and prepare …
Carbs Are Your Friend, Not Your Foe
There seems to continue to be a constant battle with carbs. They are totally excluded in fad diets, and some are listed as one of the major food sources for certain chronic diseases. When choosing for it to be a friend or foe, most are choosing it to be a foe. Let's say this together in harmony, …