We have seriously upgraded the nutritional value of that heart shaped box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Dark Chocolate and dried tart cherries are delicious paired with nuts and seeds. It is a sweet treat (thanks to the raw honey) but high in fiber, Omega 3 fatty...
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10 Afternoon Pick Me Ups When You Crave a Nap
These cold cloudy days of winter days seem to drain my energy. I can have a productive morning, but I feel my momentum start to dwindle in the afternoon. A nap would be refreshing, but that is usually (like never) an option. If you are like me and need an afternoon...
Friday Foodspiration: Blueberry Sunflower Seed Granola
Granola is one of my favorite snacks – with a little almond milk, over yogurt, or right out of the jar. I pick up a bag from the grocery store and check the ingredients nearly every week. I’m hopeful a new brand won’t be filled with grains and sugar. But, the package...
5 Ways to Prevent the Afternoon Slump
It’s all too common . . . . 3 pm hits and we are physically and mentally done for the day. It’s hard to focus on our tasks at work. We have to drag ourselves to pick up kids from school and get homework done. There is no energy left to stop at the gym or make the...
Friday Foodspiration: Healthy Burger Helper
In college I was “the cook” in the house. . . my specialty hamburger helper. Yes, at this point browning beef and add a spice pack and noodles made me the chef. Luckily, my kitchen skills have improved since then and my idea of a well balanced nutritious meal has...
How Pain Works & What You Can Do to Overcome
Are you experiencing pain? Maybe you have had pain before, but this time is different. The pain is not going away and may even seem to be spreading. Activities you used to enjoy are sadly becoming impossible. The pain is wearing you down. You may have seen your...
3 Bits of Exercise Advice Your Post Baby Body Will Thank You For
When I found out I was pregnant with our first child, I set out to train for this birth like it was a marathon. I respected my body by cutting out high intensity training and kept my heart rate in a safe zone, but I was determined to prepare my body like it were a...
8 Tips to Break Up With Fast Food
Across the country people are making changes this New Year to eat a healthier, more balanced diet. Concern about nutrition has sky rocketed and fast food restaurants seem to be catching on with claims of healthier options. But, will choosing these menu items really...
Friday Foodspiration: Maple Zucchini Muffins
I get so excited when I find a new healthy ingredient available at Costco. My newest find was Cassava flour. It is a grain free alternative to all purpose flour for baking or thickening made from cassava root. Yes, it is higher in carbohydrate than other flour...
How to Stick to Your Fitness Goals During the Cold Winter Months
The shortage of daylight and cold weather make winter wellness even more difficult. Despite our best made New Year’s Resolutions, it is tough to stick with an exercise program in the middle of winter. The strong urge to stay in a nice warm bed can win over your best...