The only thing practically everyone agrees about when it comes to diet and nutrition . . . we need to eat more plants. It’s proven that eating more fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk for many known diseases such as heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, cancer,...
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Friday Foodspiration: Healthier Sloppier Joes
Do you have fond memories of sloppy joes from your childhood? It is the ultimate quick, tasty, family friendly weeknight meal. Unfortunately, that canned sauce is full of preservatives, sugar, and sodium. Let’s add some extra fresh veggies to a homemade sauce and make...
5 Beautiful Places To Walk Near Collierville This Spring
You can’t beat the feeling that Spring puts in the air. It’s my favorite time of the year! The best part is a spring walk. There is warmth in the air, sun shining, and plenty of color replacing the grays and browns of winter. Most everyone has their favorite...
5 Steps to Natural Recovery of a Rotator cuff Injury
A painful shoulder can cause simple daily activities such as taking a shower, getting dressed, cooking a meal, or even sleeping to become difficult and frustrating. We often don’t realize how much we use our shoulder – reaching, pulling, lifting – until we can’t. In...
Friday Foodspiration: Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a favorite at my house. The sweetness of the raisins in this energy bite, make it feel just like the sweet treat we love. The energy boost in this recipe comes from the protein, healthy fats, and slow burning carbohydrates. Great for after a...
Friday Foodspiration: Pecan Crusted Salmon
This pecan crust turned me into a salmon fan! Better yet, it is a one pan meal packed with Omega 3 fatty acids, protein, and antioxidants. These are not just good for your insides, but also required for strong nails, glowing skin, and healthy hair on the outside. I’d...
Friday Foodspiration: Teriyaki Chicken and Quinoa
This one may look complicated, but it really was much easier than it looks . . . especially if you make chicken in the crock pot or have leftover shredded chicken from another meal. Be careful with bottled Teriyaki sauce if your family has dietary restrictions. Most...
7 Secrets to Heal the Psoas Muscle to Stay Active and Pain Free
The psoas (so-as) is the only muscle that directly connects your spine to your lower body. It allows you to walk, jump, run, or stair climb. . . anything that requires you to lift your knee up toward your body. In fact, Runner's World reports that a runner will...
Friday Foodspiration: Pumpkin Black Bean Chili
Chili is a weekend favorite because it is easy to double for leftovers for the week or to freeze. I often use turkey in my chili to lower fat content, but I like the flavor of beef in this recipe. If you eat red meat, the 93% lean beef is a great option. Of course, if...
3 Ways Probiotics Make You Fitter, Faster, and Free of Pain
We hear athletes frequently frustrated with set backs due to digestive problems, frequent colds, or sub optimal recovery. Multiple studies in recent years have shown the benefits of probiotics to remedying these ailments, especially for endurance athletes. I believe...











