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Gyms across the country are going to be packed this week. It’s exciting to see everyones new enthusiasm and commitment to fitness and health. However, it is also discouraging to know that for many this dedication will not last. If you are new to the gym, or haven’t...

Slow cooker to the rescue! At the end of a busy week, there is nothing better than coming home to dinner already prepared. Even better, a healthy stew made with bone broth. This stew is packed with both protein and collagen. This is going to make your gut happy after...

It is that time of year again. When everyone starts talking about the new program or diet they plan to start in January to lose weight. For most people, the same weight they resolved to lose last year. One of the most common reasons we hear people abandon their new...

These were a hit with my doughnut loving kids! The problem with donuts, lots of sugar and no redeeming nutritional value. In this recipe, pumpkin provides B vitamins, iron, fiber, and Vitamin A. Swerve is used in place of sticky sweet toppings. It is my favorite...

For many years, I could Zumba away the calories of a cheesecake. Not anymore! Anyone else grow up in a world of step aerobics and long cardio workouts with the goal of burning more calories? I guess calories in/calories out was never really the right answer. However;...

People often say, it’s the little things in life that make the biggest impact. I say, it’s the smallest parts of your body that cause the biggest problem. The piriformis is a small muscle deep in your hip, and it has give me trouble for years. It runs diagonally...

Just like the candied nuts you are used to getting during the holidays. These have a sweet crunchy outer layer and just sticky enough to clump together. The difference here. . . no corn syrups or processed sugars. All natural goodness! Ingredients: 1 lb Raw Almonds 1...

It seems nearly impossible to fit exercise into an already busy schedule. And isn’t that what we all are right now. . . busy! Can we all agree that exercise is important to our health? I have to say, it is even more important to my sanity. No one ever argues with me...

What is that brightly colored tape covering athletes at your favorite sporting event?***Kinesio Tape*** Thanks to the 2008 Olympic games, Kinesio tape became a household name. Previously, just purchased through athletic trainer or physical therapist suppliers, you can...

Cream of crab soup may be my favorite food ever. Especially in the winter. Rich, creamy, and warm mixed with sweet succulent crab meat. Unfortunately, the heavy cream and sherry don’t sit so well with me. Also, not very nutrient dense for the calories I am...