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10 Ways to Boost Your Daily Protein Intake

Daily life takes strength. From lifting your latest haul of groceries to carrying your growing toddler or grandchild up the stairs to conquering your fitness goals whatever age you are. Keeping your muscles strong requires regular exercise and consuming enough protein. This essential macronutrient provides the amino acids that are vital for building and maintaining… Read More

Crowding Out: The Healthiest Way to Start Eating Better

I don’t believe that deprivation is a healthy approach to anything! That’s why I coach using a concept I learned at nutrition coach school called “crowding out”, referring to the natural process that happens when you add more of the good stuff in first. If you’ve ever been on a diet, one of the first… Read More

The Perfect Plate Formula

I’ve got a “hack” to share with you today that could be a game changer in your journey to healthier eating. It’s NOT a new supplement, a superfood, or a fad diet. But it IS more effective – and healthier! – than all of those things. Welcome to The Perfect Plate Formula! It will help… Read More

Classic Vegetable Soup

Sunday Setup: Classic Vegetable Soup All too often soups are forgotten for meal prep but I love to make them on Sunday during the colder, winter months. With so many flavor and veggie combinations, you can throw in almost anything and get some good servings of your daily vegetables in one bowl. This classic and… Read More

Gingerbread Overnight Oats

Gingerbread overnight oats are a holiday-inspired breakfast that captures the spirit of the season and delivers a nutritional powerhouse. Infused with the rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these oats are an excellent source of protein and several essential vitamins and minerals, ensuring a well-rounded and nourishing start to your morning. Whether served frosty… Read More

Seasonal Eating: Summer Edition

In today’s world, you can find just about any food in stores year-round. And while there are certainly benefits to the widespread distribution of produce—like being able to make avocado toast on any given Sunday of the year (YUM!)—these food distribution networks have also had other unintended consequences, some good, some bad. One such consequence… Read More

Healthy Hydration – How Your Body Uses Water

You eat to fuel your life. But your body needs more than the energy and nutrients in your diet. It also needs water to survive. Healthy hydration is required for your body to reach its full potential. And while healthy eating may look different for each individual, water is a universal requirement. There’s no question… Read More

Build Your Knowledge About Protein and Amino Acids

All biological organisms—including you—are essentially protein structures filled with water, and sometimes supported by bones. That’s how crucial it is. Protein is your body’s most important building block. In fact, the word protein is derived from the Greek proteios “the first quality,” or from protos “first.” It’s estimated the human body contains over two million proteins. The total number… Read More

Electrify Your Water with Electrolytes

You’re a hard-working, multi-tasking, go-getter who knows that proper nutrition is key to your daily success. You crave the kind of fuel that will power you to achieve your goals. So make sure your hydration is also up to the challenge. Hydrate with the mighty minerals of an electrolyte replacement drink to make an energizing… Read More

Procosa for Joint Health

Procosa® Move at the Speed of Health This innovative joint-health supplement can help support your joints so you can stay on the move. Vitamin C and the unique InCelligence Technology Joint-Support Complex help to maintain and protect joint health, which supports your active lifestyle. FEATURES & BENEFITS FORMULATED WITH USANA INCELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY™ Formulated with USANA… Read More

Love Your Body Challenge

It’s the time of year for goals and resolutions to be checked and modified. But I have a better idea! What about just making conscious decisions about what you want for yourself instead of redoing your resolutions- resolutions always seem to never be met anyway. Decisions are made after thought and analysis. Life is a… Read More

Be Happy and Healthy Inside and Out

Be Healthy and Happy Inside and Out. It’s here! The October issue of Eydis Magazine and I am a featured writer in the Healthy Living section. In this issue, I talk about how hard we try to lose those pounds; how are skin looks good one day but the next – not; and how we can’t… Read More

RESET Challenge 2016

It’s a New Year and new beginning – are you ready to create some healthy new habits? I am! I’m committed to helping you reach your health, wealth and weight goals in 2016! Everyone is in a different place in their personal journey but no matter where you are in yours and what your personal health… Read More

Secrets to Staying Sexy and Slim Through The Holidays

My article title “Secrets to Staying Sexy & Slim Through the Holidays” made the cover of the newest UNLEASHED Magizine and I’m so excited. In my article (page 5), I share the Top Three Secret Weapons to Staying Slim & Sexy Through the Holidays and beyond, including Secret #1: Eating More (if you can believe… Read More

Clean & Healthy Vanilla Almond Smoothie

A delicious clean and healthy vanilla almond smoothie recipe. Read More

25 Minute Peanut Chicken Stir Fry With Healthy Substitutions

Making a healthy dinner during busy weeks can be challenging and a good stir-fry can be a super easy weeknight meal. With limited time after work or running kids arounds, its sometimes easy to turn to unhealthy fast food or pizza. Lucky for us, there is stir-fry. Stir-fried dishes use a wide range of ingredients and are… Read More

7 Healthy Travel Tips

Summer is full of long weekend get-aways and even longer week longer family holidays. I have done my fair share already this summer and they’re not over yet. A couple weeks ago we had a family vacation and tomorrow I am traveling to Utah for my product partners annual convention. (UPDATE: I used these tips… Read More

How to Make Watermelon Finger Food

Watermelon is a staple in the hot, summer months. Kids love it! Mom love the refreshing sweetness of itt! And us health mavens love the awesome nutritional value in every delicious bite. It boasts some powerful health benefits, too. At 46 calories per cup, watermelon offers vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium (great for blood pressure) and even fiber.… Read More

Lose Weight, Kick Sugar Cravings, Balance Hormones Free Webinar

Never before have we seen so much information on how to lose weight, clean eating, and sugar detoxing. Don’t eat this. Don’t eat that. Do more of this but don’t do that. The only thing holding you back from looking and feeling your best is having a system that will have you rid your body of sugar… Read More

5 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Cucumbers

After buying too many English Cucumbers (I can’t resist a ‘5 for’ sale) when I was grocery shopping, I needed to get them prepped and I wanted to find some different ways to serve. Of course i have my two favorite ways – raw cut for eating with hummus or nut butter and a… Read More