Have you given up bread to go gluten free or low carb? I have a scrumptious solution! Yes, it does have oats so there are carbs and Yes many brands of oats contain gluten because of the way they are manufactured and Yes many people have difficulty digesting grains....
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Friday Foodspiration: Very Berry Spread
I have a kid that loves jam and jellies. Any way to add some sweetness to what might be a boring piece of toast. My first trick was to buy a brand labeled “sugar free”. This was also my first mistake back when I didn’t carefully read food labels. Come to find out the...
Friday Foodspiration: Collagen Corn Muffins
My kids love corn muffins with just about any dinner I serve. So I set out to add a nutritional boost to my old recipe. No gluten, no sugar, no dairy and added collagen protein makes this a win in my book. And my daughter was sure to write down the recipe and call it...
Friday Foodspiration: Ground Chicken Chili
Chili in the summer, you may be thinking I’m crazy! But, our family loves this not so hot and spicy chili with some cool avocado and fresh tomatoes on top. My husband goes crazy with the sour cream and shredded cheese since it agrees with his body. The kids . . ....
Digestion 101: The Missing Piece to Reaching Optimal Health
On this months podcast we have Mandy Nelson, a board certified doctor of naturopathy, personal trainer and fitness coach for over 15 years. As an athlete and active mom of two teenagers, she enjoys helping others lock down a successful course of action for getting...
Friday Foodspiration: Peach Coconut Crisp
Do you follow us on Instagram? If not, we think you should AND we would love to follow you so tag us in a post. If you do, then you know about our peach picking adventure at Jones Orchard this past weekend. It actually wasn’t too hot, the peaches were plentiful and...
Friday Foodspiration: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
If you plant zucchini in the garden, this is the time of year that it starts multiplying. You pass it off to friends and neighbors and still have a pile of zucchini on the counter. If this is you, feel free to pass some our way because our yellow squash is growing...
5 Nutrition Myths that Hold Athletes Back
The 60-billion-dollar diet industry puts a lot of money behind their messaging to tell us to “eat this to perform better”, “never eat that if you want to be fit”, or “this one super food will change your body forever”. It’s a culture interested in the lasted fad and...
Friday Foodspiration: Mediterranean Baked Cod
Did your family eat fish sticks as a kid? If so, you were likely eating cod, a mild flaky white fish. It is an easy introduction to fish for the whole family. It is lower in fat and calories than a fatty fish like Salmon (if you are tracking your macros), but boasts a...
Don’t Make These Shake and Smoothie Mistakes
Why do I start my day with a protein shake and recommend it to most of my clients? It’s quick and portable when I’m on the run. It’s easy to pack a lot of nutrients into one serving. It’s starts my day with a good balance of protein and healthy fats. It’s usually the...