“Fat bombs” have been all the rage lately in the health food sphere, and for good reason! When you include healthy fats in your diet, you’re setting yourself up for longer-lasting, steady energy. These little bites will give you more energy and keep you satisfied a lot longer than that granola bar in your purse!
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Pumpkin Spice Mousse Bars
These Pumpkin Spice Mousse Bars are so delicious, my husband finished the entire batch in 2.5 days! They are creamy and full of Fall flavor. And they’re gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free to boot!
DIY Pumpkin Puree
For fans of making everything from scratch, or those who have little ones who would love a fun, new activity, roasting pumpkin is the perfect venture!
Grain-Free Pumpkin Spice Mini-Muffins
When I was diagnosed with a gluten sensitivity, I began playing around with my favorite recipes. I didn’t want to feel like I was missing out on some of my favorite traditions, like pumpkin spice muffins. To me, these muffins are so comforting, so heartwarming… so Fall. Happy baking!
Are you eating the right carbs, fats, and proteins for your body?
Together, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are also known as macronutrients, which are classes of nutrients that all humans need in large quantities for optimal health. Each person’s ideal fat, protein, and carb intake will vary based on activity level, goals, digestive health, age, etc.
Summertime Sweetener-Free Peaches & Cream Popsicles
As soon as I tasted a peach from the bushel we received from a farm in South Carolina, my mind exploded with all kinds of recipe ideas for these blissful orbs of Nature’s candy. One of them is these Summertime Sugar-free Peaches and Cream Popsicles! Check it out!
10 Reasons Going Grain-Free is a Good Idea
Humans can’t easily digest grains, which causes a whole host of issues within the human body. Grains have only been a part of the human diet for 10,000 years – not enough time for our bodies to adapt evolutionarily to this “new” food. Check out these 10 reasons I believe going grain-free is a must for every human
Which types of carbs, fats, and protein should you eat?
In tandem with my last post, here are some examples of healthy vs. unhealthy macronutrients (carbs, fats, and proteins).
Confused? The lowdown on carbs, fats, and protein
Everyone’s bodies need a good balance of macronutrients: carbs, fats, and proteins. Giving up an entire group of macronutrients is isn’t beneficial when it comes to optimal health, and in fact, can lead to poor health. Below, I’ve mapped out all the reasons why we need each macronutrient.
Sweetener-Free White Chocolate Minty Bites
These little babies are the perfect ending to my dinner. The mint taste helps to signal to my brain that the meal is over and I don’t really crave anything else, such as a full-on dessert, after I’ve had one or two of these. And the coconut butter and cacao butter make it feel like you’re indulging in a rich bite of a sweet dessert, and yet there’s absolutely no sweetener! You’re getting a good dose of healthy fats, too!
Bored? 7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Meals
In efforts to combat meal boredom, I came up with 7 ways to spruce up your meals so they’re more exciting, interesting, and flavorful.
Sweetener-Free Raspberry Mint Panna Cotta
This sweetener-free, sugar-free, dairy-free raspberry mint panna cotta is a cool, light, and refreshing treat on a hot summer day!
Convinced you should avoid meat? Part III
If arguments #1-#8 haven’t convinced you, maybe these last 3 will! Behold, arguments #9-#11 against avoiding meat to be healthier.
Convinced you should avoid meat? Part II
The message is everywhere these days. “Meat is bad, so cut it out.” Hearing this actually makes me cringe. I’ve got 11 arguments that are normally thought of as reasons not to eat meat – and why they don’t hold up. Today, here’s #5-#8.
Convinced you should avoid meat? Part I
Guaranteed, every single time I tell someone that I’m a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, they always reply, “Oh, well I’ve been trying to eat less meat,” or “I know I should go vegan, but I just have a hard time giving meat up,” or “I’ve been thinking about going vegetarian since meat’s not good for you.” Guess what? I don’t think you should give up meat.
3 Surprising Tips for Healthy Weight Loss You've Never Heard
New research is always exciting, isn’t it? Check out these 3 strategies for healthy weight loss I bet you don’t even know about!
Some medications deplete your body of vital nutrients
Did you know certain medications can deplete your body of nutrients it NEEDS? No? Well read on, my friend!
Scrumptious Cauli-fetti Rice
I was going to name this “Party Time Cauliflower Rice,” but then “Cauli-fetti Rice” came to me… which do you like better? Have you ever had cauliflower rice?
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 28-30)
This is the last installment of “Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both” where I help you figure out why you’re feeling that way and how to fix it for good!
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 25-27)
When you’re hungry, your body doesn’t have the proper nutrients to provide energy, fuel your brain, or replenish your cells. This can cause a whole host of annoying symptoms, including sleepiness and fatigue. Here’s more tips on how to combat all that!
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 22-24)
Nearing the end of our 30 Reasons Why You’re Always Tired and Hungry. Click here to read Reasons #22-#24 and tips for how to combat those issues.
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 19-21)
Have you read all the way through Reasons 1-18 and still haven’t found the answer to why you’re always tired and hungry? Maybe it’s because the answer lies in your metabolism, your food packaging, or your lack of vegetables!
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 16-18)
When you were little, did you ever tell your mom that you were hungry, only to have her reply, “You’re not hungry, you’re just bored!” Turns out Mom knew you better than you knew yourself!
“I don’t have time to meal prep!” 7 quick fixes
You’re super busy. You want to prepare healthy meals for you and your family, but eating well seems to be a luxury that you just can’t afford, right? Nope! Actually, eating healthy is a choice, not something that only people with infinite time are able to do. Because guess what? No one has infinite time! […]
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 13-15)
When you’re hungry, your stomach may growl, feel empty, crave sweets (like cookies!), or you may get a headache, feel irritable or be unable to concentrate. Although most people can go several hours between meals before feeling hungry again, some people really can’t. #hangry There are several possible explanations for this, 30 of which I’ve included in this series! Do one (or more) of these explanations describe your situation?
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 10-12)
Hunger can drain our energy, make us feel slow, and cause us to lose focus or concentration. Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a smoothie and then found yourself ravenous a short time later? Or are you super busy and therefore super stressed all the time? And does that make you so hungry you could eat an elephant? Read on for the next 3 reasons why you’re always hungry and find out what to do about them!
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 7-9)
Catch up on Reasons #1-#3 here, and Reasons #4-#6 here. “Why am I so dang hungry?” Why you’re hungry is pretty complex. There are both biological and psychological factors that influence hunger (and also the mischievous foods that make you hungrier, too! I’m looking at you, carbs!). Feeling hungry can cause you to feel sluggish, […]
7 Sleep Tips You’ve Never Heard
Sleep struggles are real. And they are awful! If I miss just 2 hours of sleep, I’m useless the next day. If this sounds like you, I’ve got 7 quick tips for better sleep for you.
Peach & Thai Basil Granita
This is the quickest and most refreshing end-of-summer treat you’ll find. Who needs sugar when you have ripe peaches and garden-fresh Thai basil?
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 4-6)
Another installment of answers to your “why am I hungry? I just ate” fiasco. Hunger is your body’s natural cue that it needs more food. When you’re hungry, your body doesn’t have the proper nutrients to provide energy, fuel your brain, or replenish your cells. In this 10-week series, I’ll provide you with 3 reasons each week why you’re inexplicably always hungry and tips on what you can do to change up your daily routine so you can beat your hunger and fatigue once and for all.
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 1-3)
Hunger is your body’s natural cue that it needs more food. When you’re hungry, your body doesn’t have the proper nutrients to provide energy, fuel your brain, or replenish your cells. In this 10-week series, I’ll provide you with 3 reasons each week why you’re inexplicably always hungry and tips on what you can do to change up your daily routine so you can beat your hunger and fatigue once and for all.
White Chocolate and Vanilla Toasted Macadamia Bites
These white chocolate and vanilla toasted macadamia bites have all of the components of a decadent bite of dessert – without the need for a sweetener! I bet you can’t eat just one!
Being Tired All Day is NOT Due to “Just Getting Older” + Ways to Beat Fatigue
What if getting older isn’t why you’re tired all the time? What if it’s something super simple and fixable? Here are 9 ways to beat fatigue.
Veggie & Ham Breakfast Casserole
If you think your mornings are too hectic to eat healthy or eat at all, solve that problem by making and freezing this casserole! Or make this for your next set of houseguests. They’ll love you for it.
Flavor-bomb Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
I don’t know why I went so long without knowing how amazing roasted cherry tomatoes taste, but I’m so glad I figured it out!
Vanilla Grain-Free Mini Chia Donuts
I love a baked good that is nutrient-dense. That way, I feel like I’m having a treat, but I’m actually getting in some good nutrition! These vanilla mini chia seed donuts deliver on flavor and certainly nutrition.
Creamy Zucchini and Kale Soup
Who knew that zucchini could make such a creamy soup? That, and all the other wonderful veggies make this the perfect green soup for St. Patrick’s Day and National Celery Month.
Dreamy Orange and Mixed Berry Parfait
Sometimes while eating a low-FODMAP diet, I’d feel super restricted like there’s nothing exciting to eat. And then other times I have a burst of creativity and come up with something like this seemingly decadent dessert. And yes, that’s a champagne flute instead of a parfait glass. Who has parfait glasses just sitting around? #stayclassy […]
Orange Dreamsicle Curd
Remember those orange popsicles with vanilla ice cream inside from when you were a kid? I wanted to get that flavor but without all the processed gunk that’s in the actual popsicles themselves. When you’re on a restrictive healing diet, you start trying things you’ve never tried before. You cook things you’ve never cooked before. […]
Easy Baked Meatballs
Happy National Meatball Day!
Fluffy Banana & Almond Flour Mini Muffins
I am continually on the hunt for an excellent banana bread recipe that tastes just like my childhood but without all of the “bad stuff” like flour, baking powder, or white sugar. Here’s one of them that I’ve come up with.
Mango Strawberry Gummies
Winter blues and grays got you feeling lackluster? Brighten up with these little jewels – mango strawberry gummies. Because homemade is always tastier and healthier than stuff from a box!
Chicken Piccata
While chicken piccata may sound complicated and fancy, it certainly is quite easy to make. I love that it’s grain-free, nut-free, low-FODMAP, and AIP-compliant without losing one bit of flavor.
Labels! What do These Food Quality Designations Mean? + Free Printable Cheatsheet
Confused as to which food quality designations are healthiest? Find out which ones are best.
Ticker Truths: 10 Things I Bet You Didn’t Know About Your Heart
In honor of National Heart Month (February), I gathered up 10 awesome facts about your heart’s health. Mind. Blown. Read on to see what myth-bubbles I’m bursting and to learn more about that miraculous heart of yours.
“Get Your Greens” Winter Soup
Whether you’re under the weather or SO over the weather, this hearty veggie chicken soup is perfect for National Soup Month.
Digestion: Not a Total Snooze-Fest
Seriously, it’s far from boring. Read on to understand my simplified explanation of the #1 most important process in your body.
Fudgy Banana Bites
Check out these little bad boys… super scrumptious and they come with lots of labels: AIP-friendly, low-FODMAP, dairy-free, sweetener-free, gluten-free, nut-free, paleo, vegan, and best of all CHOCOLATE.
Thursday Night is Bath Night
One of my non-negotiable self-care activities is Thursday night’s bath. Read about what I like to incorporate into this event and discover some tips on how to create your own epic bath night.
Oh, That Rash on Your Face?
6 months is a long time to have a rash on your face… I finally went to the dermatologist to see what it was. Sometimes when I go to a conventional healthcare facility, I don’t feel like they’re listening to me or treating me like a person.
6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Ensure You Reach Your Health Goals
Do you have a new health goal? These 6 questions will aid you in achieving any goal you set your mind to.
To Needle, or Not to Needle?
There’s a million great reasons why acupuncture has been around for over 8,000 years. Ever toyed with the idea of trying it?
Kristen’s Basic Recipes
Check these out for some ideas on quick healthy meals you can throw together.
How to Make Your AIP Grocery Shopping Easy
The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) doesn’t have to be hard. You could spend hours making all the recipes for an AIP meal plan, or you can just make a few simple things for the week in less than half that time.
New Year, New Diet… Again?
Why not try a different approach this year instead of the latest gimmicky diet? When is the last time you felt amazing? Ever heard of Nutritional Therapy?