In November, my pie craving is strong! Just thinking about Thanksgiving brings back memories of the comforting flavors of pumpkin, apple, and pecan pie. This apple pie pancake breakfast is the easiest, healthiest, and...

This chocolate bark is my favorite fun & festive Halloween recipe that doesn’t contain ANY processed sugar or scary ingredients! And the best part is, it’s so easy to make and packed with extremely rich sources...

I absolutely LOOOOOOVE holiday themed flavors! If it’s pumpkin, cinnamon apple, candy cane, or ginger bread, sign me up! There’s something so festive and fun about the return of fall and holiday themed flavors that...

In the U.S., there are over 300 different types of honey, so it’s no wonder it can be a bit confusing when selecting which varietal is best for your needs (1)! In a conventional supermarket, there are usually only one...

Meditation is thoughtless awareness. You don’t “do” meditation, you enter a state of meditation (1). When you meditate, your mind is free of thoughts and scattered patterns. You are in a state of consciousness...

In honor of National Macadamia Nut Day, I’m sharing an adaptation of one of my favorite macadamia nut recipe I posted on my blog last year that has remained a staple in my kitchen ever since! These little bars are...

As many of you know, meditation is a really important part of my life and I’ve had a consistent daily practice for many years. I wake up 30 minutes before I need to do anything and completely zen out. When I don’t...

There’s nothing I love more than curling up with a great book, especially during the summer when the weather is warm and I can do it outside on the beach, by the pool, or laying in the grass! A great book is also a...

The results of uncluttering can feel life changing. It may seem a little dramatic to suggest that too much stuff in your environment can be causing you stress, anxiety, and heaviness in your emotional being. But,...

We all need a break sometimes. It seems a bit funny to need help sitting back and relaxing, but the truth is, most of us don’t step back and take a break as often as we should. Knowing how to relax and let ourselves...

I love using cold pressed juices as a base ingredient in my cooking  because they blend such unique and interesting ingredients with a great balance of sweet and savory from a variety of fruits like apple and...

With so many pressed juices and smoothie beverages on the market these days, it can be a bit confusing as to how they are different and when you would want to drink each. Juice are made by juicing and smoothies are made...

(originally featured on PureBarre.com) I love love love this salad! I make this at least a couple times per week because it covers my nutritional bases and tastes soooo delicious! I never get tired of the variety of...

The skin is the body’s largest organ, so it’s no secret that it takes a lot of abuse. Sun, wind, cold, pollutants, late nights, processed foods, alcohol, hormones, and stress can all take their toll. There are some...

Nuts are nutrient packed, fiber and protein rich, healthy fat all stars and a great healthy, convenient snack. But, not all nuts are created equally. Avoid those that are salted, candied, roasted, or packaged in a tub....

There are few things I love more than a good, healthy morning routine. And I don’t mean the wake up, pound the alarm button, sprint to bathroom for a speed shower, grab a sugary yogurt and plastic spoon for the car...

The Good Oils: Flax Oil: A great source of the essential alpha linoleic fatty acid and omega-3’s in which most people are deficient. (1) Flax also contains lignans, which help the body metabolize estrogens.  It...

Exercise is SO important for your mind, mood and body. It can lift your mood, help you sleep better, decrease stress, improve focus and so much more. Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start, let alone create a...