I absolutely love this dressing because it's oil/sugar/gluten/nut/dairy free! I can pour it on my salads and make eating greens a breeze without worrying about feeling weighed down or losing the crisp freshness of the...

(Originally posted on Annie's personal blog, Blawnde) I LOVE FATS! Love them! They’re my #1 Stunner. Many years ago I ditched grains and and replaced them with nourishing, lubricating, fat burning, health...

I love this smoothie because it’s such an easy way to get all things green in one delicious meal! This is a great way to start your day and reenergize your body. Ingredients: 1 bottle Suja Organic Green...

Many people find meditation intimidating because they don’t know much about it or don’t know where to start. A meditation practice is an extremely valuable tool in quieting the mind of internal chatter, reducing...

1)   Unplug. Every day we receive so much external stimuli through text, email, phone calls, apps, and news. This much information coming in can cause a chaotic  feeling in our bodies and minds. It is a good idea to...

I love this recipe because I am always looking for ways to avoid added sugars while still enjoying the things I like. This lightened up granola cuts out all of the oil and added sweeteners found in most store bought...

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop Have you ever gotten a simple compliment that made your day? Had the door held for you by a stranger when you were having a rough morning? Been...

Working out while cleansing is a wonderful thing to incorporate during a juice detox. What is the difference between light exercise and too much? Here are a few guidelines to help you navigate your way to a safe and...

This is the perfect smoothie to enjoy after a long, hard workout! Ingredients:  8oz Suja Organic Fuel 1 small frozen banana 1tsp spirulina 1T soaked chia seeds 1 scoop sprouted vanilla brown rice,...

The human body is a machine designed to run on its intended fuel – food. (1) Food is an interesting concept these days because what exactly is food anymore? We walk into brightly lit supermarkets with rows of...

Keep moving! You've heard this before and that's because it works. Never underestimate the power of moving your body in reducing your stress and anxiety levels. When you expend yourself, your body releases built up...

First of all, let me just say if there were one food product I could not live without, it would be coconut oil. If you’ve ever seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the way Gus continually uses Windex throughout the...

Yoga is a great complement to any cleanse program because certain poses help stimulate digestion and elimination of toxins by massaging the organs, reversing blood flow, and increasing circulation.  Here are my 3...

In the summer, my go-to breakfasts are green smoothies, fruit bowls, chia puddings, granolas, or chilled raw oatmeals. Now that it's cooling off a bit, I am getting into fall mode and that means a shift in my eating...

Halloween is one time of year most of us will succumb to some junky stuff. Candy is everywhere and well, it tastes pretty darn good and can be tough to turn down even though we know it’s filled with refined sugar,...

In honor of National Nut Day, I wanted to share a nut butter recipe featuring two of my favorites- almond and coconut! Nut butters are so amazing because of their versatility and dense energy content. Rich in...

My favorite sweetener in the whole wide world is coconut palm sugar! I usually avoid consuming most added sugars because I am ultra sensitive to sugar highs and lows, but coconut sugar does not give me any of those...

This is my go-to dressing for any salad! Omega-3 fatty acids are so important for a variety of functions including heart health, mood support, and brain function. Many of us lack omega-3s in relation to omega-6s which...