People always get this really surprised look when I say I have a sugar addiction. As if the fact that I talk so much about healthy eating means I don’t get tempted. Because I totally do. The difference between the old me and me in the present is how I handle my addiction. For much of my life, I ate something sweet with every meal. I had a ‘lightly sweetened’ cereal for breakfast. My lunch … [Read more...] about 7 Things That Helped Me Quit My Sugar Addiction
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Green Tea: Why You’re Drinking It Wrong!
I’ll admit that there was a time not too long ago when I never would have dreamed of drinking green tea. I’m really a coffee junkie. And I’ve always deemed tea to be a bit boring. But I’ve changed my ways recently And it’s because I discovered that I was drinking green tea all wrong. My old green tea ways. Cut back to 2015. I would just plop a tea bag into a cup, throw in some boiling water, and … [Read more...] about Green Tea: Why You’re Drinking It Wrong!
Ginger for Menstrual Cramps, Exercise Recovery, Weight Loss & More
I love ginger. It’s so darn good for you and it adds a kick to food that's just amazing. So, today I want to go over some of the amazing benefits of ginger. And also talk about how you include more if it in your diet. Look beyond nausea My mom was going through chemo some years ago. And the buzz word was ginger. It was the perfect antidote for the inevitable nausea that comes with chemo. My … [Read more...] about Ginger for Menstrual Cramps, Exercise Recovery, Weight Loss & More
8 Ways Coconut Oil Can Improve Your Life
I'll admit it. I can really geek-out over anything that makes both my body and soul feel nourished. My husband just rolls his eyes at me and say “yes, dear” when I really get going. But the more I think about the different ways you can use coconut oil, the more nerdy excited I get. And if you are in the middle of an eye roll directed at me too, wait until I go over exactly what I find so … [Read more...] about 8 Ways Coconut Oil Can Improve Your Life
