There are two things that i’m loving these days: early morning workouts and a super quick, post-workout blueberry shake. This blueberry shake as high-energy as it gets, both in taste and in nutrients. This mason jar is full of large servings of antioxidants, good fats, plant-based protein, and an extra...
The Cycle of Emotional Eating When we understand emotional eating on a deep level, we can begin to reclaim the power from the cycle. We like to give names to each stage, so they’re easier to spot when they happen in our daily lives. There are four main stages of...
One of the most common issues our clients reveal to us is this: “I have a sugar addiction.” Why is it so challenging to curb our sugar-use? The answer may be found by taking a closer look at our biology. Sugar Addiction and Our Biology In a 2007 study, researchers...
We often see coffee shops on every corner, a steady stream of people in and out, and more walking and sitting just about everywhere you go with cups of coffee. Coffee talk is a connector, we gather over steaming cups and for some, it’s a nice morning ritual. While this...
“Gluten-free” is becoming quite the diet buzzword these days, so I wanted to dig into this a bit more and explore why being a gluten-free girl is important for me and how it plays into my diet. What is gluten?Gluten is the protein found in wheat and some other grains....
We’ve all heard about the power of meditation. It’s been shown to ease depression, improve mental function, and reduce stress and anxiety. Did you know it also reduces thought patterns or attachments to negative feelings that actually influence our physical chemistry? Meditation quiets the the constant, undirected thinking that often...
A large component of the 21-Day Clean Program that we’re all familiar with is eliminating toxins from the body. But limiting cleansing to its detoxifying effects would do a disservice to the wholeness achievable through the bigger picture of cleansing. A meditation routine can work in conjunction with healthy habits...