How Can I Get More Fiber In My Diet?
Fiber is a really big deal. It has a significant impact on just about all parts of our health - from boosting weight loss to decreasing cholesterol. Chances are, getting more fiber in your diet will do your body good. The struggle for most people is simply knowing...
5 Signs Your Body Needs to Detox
Chances are your body has been telling you it's time for a body detox, you just haven't been listening. Getting rid of toxins that naturally build up in our body over time by doing a good body detox can boost energy, help with weight loss, improve memory and keep our...
Grain Free Chicken Nuggets
I shouldn't be as shocked and amazed as I always am to see the amount of ingredients that are added to relatively simple foods. Chicken nuggets are at the top of the list as chicken isn't just left as simple chicken. Usually the chicken in most commercial chicken...
Homemade Chocolate Pecan LARABAR
The other day my youngest daughter came home from school and told me that her friends told her chocolate was bad. Earlier that morning, I sent her to school with my latest concoction, these Homemade Chocolate Pecan LARABARs. To be honest, if I were a 7-year-old, I'd...
Southwestern Veggie Salad With Cilantro Lime Detox Dressing
The other day we went to a friend's house for a barbecue. Fish and steak tacos were on the menu, so I wanted to bring something Tex-Mexy. April weather in Chicago can be touch and go, but we were absolutely blessed with an amazing 70-degree afternoon. The sun was...
The Belly Burn Plan Spring Shape Up
Beginning Monday, April 11th, I'm launching The Belly Burn Spring Shape Up. I'd love for you to participate. Based off my book, The Belly Burn Plan, the Shape Up starts with a 3-day cleans and runs through May 23rd. Trust me, amazing things can happen to your health...
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
When it comes to food, I'm fairly certain I have the pickiest toddler in the world. It pains me (and my wallet) that he doesn't like to eat the same types of foods (albeit prepared differently) that my two older children eat. I have no doubt that he'll grow out of the...
DIY Natural Food Coloring and Easter Egg Dye
Commercial food coloring, including most Easter egg dyes are a haven for less-than-healthy chemicals and additives. Most people don't realize that synthetic food coloring is made from petroleum. Just to be clear, we're talking about the same petroleum that's used to...
3 Reasons You’re Always Hungry (and what you can do about it)
Feeling hungry is normal. In fact, it's good - as long a it happens when it's supposed to. A few hours after you eat, after you wake up or a little while after a tough workout. These are all good times to feel hungry. But when you're always hungry, or when you're...
3 Simple Ways to Control Your Appetite and Hunger
It's completely normal to feel hungry periodically throughout the day. But if you can't control your appetite and hunger is ruling your day, the problem could be in your food choices. Get Control of Your Appetite and Hunger If you're hungry all the time, your body is...