Orange peels thighs, cottage cheese butt, fat dimples… These are just some of the names people use in reference to cellulite. Despite this condition being general associated with being overweight and eating unhealthy foods, roughly 80-90% of women have it. These are women of various sizes, small and large. Many of which may not be aware […]
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Kerry Washington Tells Self Magazine Her Exercise Secrets
Graceful and Gorgeous! Kerry Washington looks amazing on the September 2015 cover of Self Magazine. Her daughter, Isabelle, is 17 months old and this 38 year old mom has clearly won the baby weight battle that so many women struggle with. However, she makes it clear that she is not chasing some past version of herself […]
The Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
Who doesn’t love Grandma’s sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes make a vibrant edition to any meal but sadly aren’t used as often as regular potatoes. They always make an appearance around Thanksgiving and Christmas in the form of pie and are staples of good soul food cuisine. Many may not realize that they are arguably the healthiest […]
How to Make Cauliflower Rice
I want to show you how to make one of my favorite side dishes: Cauliflower Rice! I like to make this dish in a simple and straight forward way. I’ve eaten it heated, as well as unheated as a Vegan or Raw Vegan side dish. This dish is low carb, paleo and vegetarian/vegan (if you don’t use butter). […]
Paleo Egg Muffins with Ham and Bacon
Egg Muffins are awesome for breakfast! If you are focused on Keto, Paleo, Grain-free, Clean or Low Carb eating, you definitely want to try making these. They can be made pretty cheaply with a variety of ingredients. Left over protein or veggies from yesterday’s dinner or lunch are perfect for egg muffins. I love using spinach, […]
What is Tabata?
Imagine that you could give your body an exercise makeover with short, 4 min workouts. Thankfully, a type of high intensity interval training called Tabata makes it possible. HIIT training has been all the rage lately and with good reason. It’s exciting, the workouts can be relatively short and many people feel that it delivers results more […]
8 “Healthy” Foods Surprisingly High in Sugar
Ask top doctors and nutritionists what epidemics are facing the modern Western world is and you may be surprised that one cause it is right in our food. Sugar addiction is rampant in many Western countries, but it is especially problematic in the United States. Take a walk down any aisle in a grocery store, pick […]
Can Diabetes Hinder Weight Loss?
In America alone, roughly 30 million people have diabetes according to a 2014 CDC report. That estimate includes diagnosed or not. Did you know that it’s estimated that 30% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed? Diabetes is a terrible disease that claims close to 3.5 million lives every based on United Nations Health Agency statistics. It’s also a […]
Simple Cilantro Turkey Fillets
This is the first recipe of many as we commit to bring you more recipes this year. Personally, I love simple recipes that don’t make you jump through hoops and this one is very straight forward. It will work for folks who are eating clean, eating Paleo, eating low carb, etc. You’ll find all the ingredients and […]
7 Foods That Can Cause Bloating
Do you ever find that after a meal or a snack your stomach feels huge, swollen and/or taut? This unpleasant feeling is commonly called bloat. Bloating can be caused by a number of factors but it is often related to diet. Some people are more apt to bloat than others, but all in all, you can usually avoid […]
