Making smart and healthy food choices

How whole is your diet? I love to eat but I also recognize that the food choices I make daily are an important part of providing fuel my body (and my attitude) as I greet the demands of each day as a business owner, fitness instructor, wife and parent. Even though I’m...

7 Tips for a Healthy Back!

A healthy spine is the backbone of a strong body (no pun intended)! Here are seven spine healthy tips to help you avoid back injury or reduce aggravation to an already compromised or achy back. Lift properly – When lifting something heavy, stand as close as possible...
The Valentine Smoothie

The Valentine Smoothie

Ingredients 2 cups chilled nut milk or coconut milk 1 cup frozen raspberries 2 small fresh figs 1/2 cup cashew nuts 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder 1 teaspoon maca powder 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 tablespoon maple syrup fresh raspberries, to serve (optional) Method...
Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

1 cup fresh organic strawberries ½ frozen banana 1 Tablespoon protein powder (I used Sunwarrior Natural) 1 Tablespoon raw cacao powder or cocoa powder 1¼ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other non-dairy milk) 2 pitted dates ½ teaspoon vanilla 4-5 cubes of ice 2...
Paleo Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Paleo Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Ingredients: 4 large eggs ¼ cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup cacao butter, melted ¼ cup coconut milk ¼ cup coconut flour ½ cup blanched almond flour ¼ cup raw cacao powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life for...