Taking protein powder on a regular basis is common for most people following a workout regime. While I’m not a big protein shake person, I’ve been around many who are and wondered if taking a shake daily can really benefit your body? I had a hunch most protein powders were bad news and I was right. However, after doing some research, I…
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New Year, new smoothie! I think I’ve said this about a million times, I get the majority of my nutrition in my daily smoothie, so I’m always looking for new ingredients to boost it’s effectiveness. If I can make it taste good as well, it’s a win! I love this spirulina/banana smoothie! It’s quick, easy and that green is stunning, right?! Spirulina…
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Pumpkin season is in high gear and I’m definitely not one to shy away from the crowd on the matter of 5,974 ways to incorporate pumpkins into your life. While I love me some pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread, I do recognize the need to limit flour and sugar. Especially since the holidays are right around the corner and overindulgent eating is…
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I’ve branched out quite a bit from THIS smoothie for a couple reasons. One, I really try to get as many veggies in my daily diet as I can handle and two, I’m always looking for ways to nourish my stomach and aid in digestion. This smoothie is a bit out of the box but you’ll have to trust me-all these foods…
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The other day I ran by Starbucks to grab my kiddos a snack in-between errands and spotted the famous Pink Drink. With zero intention of getting myself something, I left with a $5 Venti Pink Drink that I proceeded to suck down in 2 seconds flat. And to top it off, I seriously considered buying another. So lately I’ve decided to cut…
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I listened to a pod cast the other day that had me on the edge of my seat…. Now granted, smoothies don’t get everyone as excited as they get me, but I found what I learned was definitely worth passing on. In my opinion, I find smoothies are an easy way to up your nutrition intake. I’m not the most consistent when…
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I’ve really been on a matcha kick with THIS and THIS post. It seems like the more I drink it, the more I love it. Not to mention the immense benefits of getting into a matcha habit. Sustained energy, loads of antioxidants and increased metabolism are just a few of the reasons to develop a matcha habit. Today, I’m sharing what was…
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This week we learned about the absolutely incredible benefits of matcha. Go HERE-it is a must read. You might be surprised at what this superfood can do for you. After researching, I knew I had to incorporate it into my daily routine. As I twisted the top off my new matcha powder and took a whiff, I new this was not…
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This week I posted about the effects coffee can have on the gut and digestion. Read that HERE if you’re having a hard time with bloat and gas and don’t know why-coffee could be the culprit (and there’s an easy fix so that you can still have your morning cup!). Today, I’m going to breakdown the benefits of the famous Bulletproof coffee…
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It’s no secret, I’m all about a green smoothie. Greens, greens and more greens are my current mode of operation these days. I may have gained 10+ lbs in the last month or so, so I’m back on track with a few extra rides on the spin bike as well as boosting nutrition. I’ve found that when you boost nutrition, cravings seem…
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