Halloween has been so hard this year. I did the least amount I could with the kids Halloween costumes… then begrudgingly spent $30 on chocolate because if I was going to buy candy at least it was going to have some fat and protein in it. We’ve gone through a few different theories as we’ve tried […]
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Healthy Rhubarb Crisp (vegan and gluten free options)
I can’t tell you how many times I made this healthy rhubarb crisp this spring. It was a frequent companion with our eggs for breakfast, or as a dessert many evenings. I tried a couple variations as well. My personal favorite combination is strawberry rhubarb, but if you prefer a more tart flavor raspberries do […]
Leptin Resistance: Create a Weight Loss Lifestyle
What is leptin resistance? Have you ever had trouble sticking to a diet? Are you overweight? Do you crave sweets and junk food? These are all signs that you may be leptin resistant. Leptin is a hormone that your body produces that controls feelings of hunger and satiety. So the more leptin you have in your […]
Healthy Vegan Banana Bread
I’ve made a lot of different kinds of banana bread, but making vegan banana bread was a new one. My daughter was recently diagnosed with egg and dairy food sensitivities. I’ve been trying to make the transition to an egg and dairy free diet as easy as possible. Which means several food failures as I […]
Functional Training
What is functional training? I first found functional training after joining a gym and trying to find a class that challenged me and kept me interested. The functional training class I found made me feel like an athlete again. I had just started working out and loved sports but just didn’t feel confident enough to […]
How to Reduce Stress with Diet
There is a lot that can be done to reduce stress, and it goes far beyond relaxation techniques and mindset alterations. A good chunk of achieving a stable mood and reducing the stress load happens when we make wise choices about what we put in our mouths. Ditch Sugar White sugar is empty of nutrients. […]
