The word ‘smoothie’ sounds healthy doesn’t it? Keep reading to get the scoop on McDonald’s real fruit smoothies. Be prepared to take a big ‘gulp’ when you see it undressed.  READ MORE

This ancient Ayurvedic herb may just help you relax when all other methods fail.

We all know that stress is a part of life and that we must learn to manage through the best means possible, whether it is by getting more sleep, creating healthier eating habits and eating clean whole foods, or getting enough physical exercise during the day. We also know that stress is a dominant factor in inhibiting our immune system. But what happens when we try to create a healthy lifestyle, yet still can’t seem to shake off the feeling of being “too” stressed out?

Enter the ancient herb tulsi.  READ MORE

We’ve heard it before and then some: “eat your greens!” But what’s all that hype about anyway? Why the heck have our moms been nagging us to gorge on greens since the day we could chew? Well, dear green beans, the answer lies in the nutrients our greens carry—and that’s where the super greens really shine.  READ MORE

Summer is finally in full swing, which means HOT days ahead! You may notice your body craves cold foods during the summer months and what better way to beat the summer heat than with a sweet, low-cal summer staple: the grapefruit!

For years, the grapefruit has been a staple of a healthy diet and the reasons are ten-fold! Eating just one grapefruit a day, even split into halves, can help you burn fat, get a more toned body and become a cancer-fighting machine! How? Keep reading to get the scoop! READ MORE

Have you ever felt ‘hangry’? This is what happens when I’m so hungry I start to get irritable and angry 🙂 Often times this happens when I get home from a busy day and am ready to sit down for dinner – the only problem is dinner still has to be made! This is often the time people (including myself) love to start grabbing at snack foods. Usually my go-to snack is hummus with veggies or crackers. When ‘hangry’ is out of control it’s not unusual for me to eat 1/2 a tub of hummus before I get dinner on the table. Yikes! READ MORE

A light and delightful twist on an old favorite! Make your taco’s into a salad and serve on Mexican night. This dish also makes a great party salad that will have everyone coming back for more.  READ MORE

When I first learned about this amino acid, I was looking for ways to increase the amount of weight I could lift and the distance I could run. For 3 years now I’ve been competing in The North Face Canadian Death Race, a 125km cross-country adventure relay through the bear-filled, rugged terrain, and steep mountains of Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada (8 hours north of Calgary) over a 24 hour period. I really wanted to learn more about optimizing energy and taking my training to the next level. That’s when I came across L-carnitine and since then have seen great improvements in my personal fitness and my nutritional and personal training clients with regards to increased fat loss and energy levels, and pushing past plateaus.  READ MORE

A great summer salad! Fresh and abundant with kale and greens and complete protein with a hint of dairy-free ‘cheese’. Yummy! The red curry powder adds flavor and spice. This recipe is so easy, I just know that it will be your go-to recipe when in a hurry and in need for a quick lunch or dinner (or snack!).  READ MORE

This burgers will have you hooked! Made with rich sweet potatoes and packed with nutrition! Sweet potatoes are a great source of beta-carotene and are great for eye and skin health. This recipe is also packed with fiber from the beans, sweet potatoes, and avocado to help keep blood sugar levels stable. These burgers are amazing!! That is all.  READ MORE

Delicious crunchy breaded Paleo chicken recipe! When following a gluten-free lifestyle, often the first thing to go is anything ‘breaded’. Deprive yourself no longer! This coconut curried chicken tastes even better than your typically breaded food. Surprise your taste-buds and get hooked on this recipe. Your chicken will turn out very moist and flavorful!  READ MORE