Wellness & Lifestyle

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Healthy and Simple Summer Meals

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Healthy and Simple Summer Meals

Healthy and Simple Summer Meals

Summer is HERE! 

Your schedule is packed. Your days are full. And you have absolutely no idea what you’re cooking for dinner tonight.

Sound familiar? This was my biggest struggle while trying to create a healthy lifestyle that sticks. It’s just so simple to speed through a drive-thru on the way home from work, and not have to worry about cooking. Right?

Clearly, fast food isn’t going to help us reach our health goals — this, we know! So something else has to happen… something more permanent. 

It took awhile, but I finally hacked the kitchen confusion and figured out how to plan healthy, simple meals without spending hours in the kitchen daily.

And I’m going to teach you those simple strategies! Go ahead, take that deep sigh of relief. 

Below we are going to talk about Summer Snacks, Summer Cookouts and some delicious Summer Drinks. 

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Have You Tried An Elimination Diet?

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Have You Tried An Elimination Diet?

Have You Tried An Elimination Diet?

An elimination diet might be something you want to consider if you have been experiencing symptoms that just won't go away. Today, let's go over the pro's and cons, because you might be thinking 'is this for me?' 

Read on and find out! 

Pros and Cons of Elimination Diets

Our digestive system is a huge portal into our bodies. Lots of things can get in there that aren't always good for us. And because the system is so complex (knowing which tiny molecules to absorb, and which keep out), lots can go wrong. And that's one reason why 70% of our immune system lives in and around our digestive system.

This makes food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances a huge contribution to an array of symptoms all over our bodies. Things like autoimmune issues, inflammation, and even our moods can be affected by what we eat. If you have digestive issues or any other unexplained symptoms, you may consider trying an elimination diet.

An elimination diet is one where you strategically eliminate certain foods to see if you react to them. It can help immensely when trying to figure out if a particular food is causing symptoms because you’re sensitive to it.

You generally start out by eliminating the most common food allergens for a few weeks. Then you slowly add them back one at a time and note any symptoms (better or worse).

Let’s go over the pros and cons of this diet.

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The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

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The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

What exactly is a plant-based diet?

Don't let the thought of a  plant based diet scare you. A plant-based diet is NOT a diet of vegetables alone. It is a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. You have the choice to  exclude or minimize meat, including chicken, dairy products and eggs. The diet will definitely exclude foods made from refined flour and sugar, and certain refined vegetable oils.

There are several food categories from which to choose. You can still make many of your favorite and familiar meals such as pizza, mashed potatoes, and burritos.

Here are some of the foods you can add to a plant-based diet.

4 Easy Ways to Beat Fatigue Naturally!

4 Easy Ways to Beat Fatigue Naturally!

4 Easy Ways to Beat Fatigue Naturally!

It seems like we are constantly on the go, a steady state “busy-ness” is normal, and we’re always running from one responsibility to the next - literally! So, it’s no wonder that physical fatigue is such a common complaint. I'm sure you are nodding your head right now, and can relate. 

The good news is that it doesn't have to feel so stressful! There are some really simple and natural ways to increase your energy so you can keep up with your busy life.

I have 4 good tips for you ahead, I bet at least 1 or 2 of them are going to make a big difference for you!