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It's hard to fit all the reasons why I love avocado toast into one blog. It takes almost no time to whip up, it's shockingly delicious and there are seriously endless ways to make it, like in this mango avocado green...

Humans have been using hemp for thousands of years, and for good reason-it's really versatile! It can be used for beauty products, paper, food, milk and more. My fave way to use hemp is in its edible form: as an...

(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...

We've all been there. You head into the kitchen, eager to bite into a refreshing piece of fruit or make a yummy salad with all the veggies you just bought at the farmers market only to find that they've gone bad. But...

MYTH: If it says "organic" on the label, it's 100% organic Fact: Only 95% of ingredients need to be organically grown to have the label "organic" . There are actually 3 different labels for organic food: 1. 100%...

Did you know that February is National Heart Month? There's no doubt that eating well has a positive effect on heart health. From juicy tomatoes to tart cherries, the right selection of whole, organic foods can...

We’ve all heard the bad news by now - 6 more weeks of winter. Thankfully, some of the most delicious produce grows in the winter, including a wide variety of winter squash. This simple winter soup will help keep you...

Orange you glad..it's citrus season! As you may know, it's hard to get tasty in-season produce in the winter time. Luckily, we have one bright, yummy exception to that rule and that is CITRUS! Citrus fruits are high...

Thanks to supermarkets, it's easy to get most produce all year long. While this may seem convenient for making big, yummy salads, you unfortunately won’t get the same health benefits from out of season produce that...

The best thing you can do to make sure you're well-fueled for your workouts is to eat high-quality, nutrient dense meals regularly. What you put into your body right before a workout has little impact compared to what...

Not long ago vitamin D was considered important only for bone health. Today we know that vitamin D is a complex nutrient that affects much more than just bones. While vitamin D does enhance calcium to maintain bone...

How many times have you heard the phrase “I’m just not a morning person”? I can't tell you how many times I've heard this phrase from people of all ages, and I'm always dying to ask what his/her morning habits...

If you're wondering how to add protein to smoothies, your first instinct might be to dump in a few scoops of protein powder. But unfortunately, many protein powders are filled with processed ingredients and chemicals....

As 2014 draws to a close and the start of a New Year creeps in, it’s hard to avoid the topic of New Years resolutions. Even harder is avoiding the statistic that 92% of all New Years resolutions fail. It’s not...

I'm always looking for ways to tweak my favorite foods to make them a little more nutritious, so I love finding healthy ingredient swaps that won't sacrifice flavor! If you're like me, when you think of baking you...

Once upon a time, in-season fruits and veggies were the only type you could find at the local market. Today, out-of-season produce is readily available at all of today's mass supermarkets, often with no indication 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...

We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping—which equals a whopping 26 years, over a normal lifespan. (1) While you may think this is a loss of valuable time, sleeping is essential to our physical, mental and...