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Post Archive: September, 2015

Cleaning up your diet: is it just willpower you need?

Most people think willpower is all it takes to clean up their diet. But if you suffer from fatigue and cravings, stop beating yourself up. Studies have shown that lack of willpower is not to blame— your body’s hormones are partly to blame, acting like the devil on your shoulder. The good news is, you can reset this hormonal hell…

Real-Talk: Detoxing! Let’s do it!

  I personally have tried different detox programs — I’ve done the green juice and no food variety (two times — what a glutton for punishment I am), I know others who have survived on multiple supplements and teas for days and I’ve done the kind where you can actually eat REAL food.  What do you think was a better experience…

Chia-Oatmeal Pudding

Chia, chia, chia!!  I will admit I was hesitant to try them, at first.  I purchased a whole bag, set some in water to soak overnight and then totally wimped out from trying them.  I threw away the ones I had soaked and stuffed the unused bag into the back of the fridge — for a LONG time.  I don’t…

Smoothies: the basics you need to know!

Are you an avid or occasional smoothie drinker?  Are you BORED out of your mind with the same ole’ same ole’ recipes?  Or perhaps you’re unsure if you’re making your smoothies “right”?  Well, if you fall into any of these camps — read on!  I have some tips for taking your smoothies from ‘okay’ to ‘amazing’ by following a simple…