Why I started using essential oils
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I've always dabbled in my current obsession but I went full blown mad about essential oils a year ago.
Find out why in this post.
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The most calming blueberry smoothie you'll ever have
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I can't keep this delicious smoothie recipe to myself! It's one of those that makes me say, "Um, yum" when I'm drinking it, smile and do a little jig.
Check out this post for the recipe as well as insight on how it can boost your wellness.
Read MoreSalmon patties with a kick
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I grew up on salmon patties. I recently started making them again for my family since they offer great lean protein and are just as scrumptious as you want them to be. I changed up my recipe a bit and added a few special herbs and spices.
Check out this post for the recipe.
Read MoreEasy Basil Pesto (Dairy Free/Vegan)
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Sometimes you want a break from the same ol' pasta. Pesto is perfect because you can use it in all of the same ways you would a red sauce.
I use it as a base to make pizza, over pasta, in eggs and spread on bread for sandwiches.
Check out this post for an easy, delicious, dairy free basil pesto recipe.
Read MoreSimple Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
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Sweet potato soup is velvety, smooth, sweet and delicious. My recipe is super simple and satisfying.
Check it out and let it warm you on a chilly day.
Read More7 simple tips to manage your weight through the holidays
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We are smack dab in the middle of the holiday season... pass the peppermint bark and egg nog :) Many are watching their waist lines expand and will go into the new year 5 pounds heavier.
Check out this post as I share 7 simple tips to keep your waist line in check.
Read MoreDelicious and light MAC n CHEESE (gluten free)
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I had a dream. This gem of a recipe literally came to me in my sleep. Full of flavor, cheesy and 1/4 of the cheese a standard recipe calls for, I assure you this dish is SO GOOD!
Read More4 spices for weight loss
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What if you could boost your weight loss using tools that may already be in your kitchen cabinet? I love flavorful food and knowing there are a few spices that will also kick up my metabolism is an added bonus.
Check out this video to find out which spices will rev up your weight loss.
Read MoreCrispy roasted curry pumpkin seeds
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I was gifted with the most wonderful bag of the best pumpkin seeds I've ever had. After rapid consumption I thought, "well, isn't this the perfect snack to swith things up a bit."
A lover of flavor bursting foods, I wanted to add a little extra kick to the batch I would rush home to make.
Check out the post for the recipe.
Read MoreGolden Milk Recipe
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If you're not familiar with golden milk then the name itself may cause you to wonder what it is. Let me tell you, it's a wonderful cup of deliciousness consumed for it's health boosting properties; it's a total win-win drink.
Check out this post for the recipe.
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Weight loss for the food lover. Balance for the busy.
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Understanding weight management, weight loss and detoxing requires mindfulness of what you eat as well as your mental and emotional state.
Check out this post as I share how me and my husband managed weight, as food lovers and non-stop on the go do-ers.
Read MoreHealth benefits of organic wine... Worth the buy?
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As a lover of all things organic, I wanted to explore the benefits of an organic red wine. Is it just about trendy labeling or is there really something to it being organic.
In this post I share some insights on tricky labeling and the pros and cons of organic wine.
Read MoreHow to stop feeling lonely and connect with your tribe
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Have you ever said, "does anyone out there get me, view the world the same way I do, understand how I feel, where is my tribe, where are my people?
Today I'm sharing 3 things I've learned to kick out the lonely and connect with your tribe.
Read MoreDairy substitutes for a dairy lover
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I get it... you love dairy and hate when anyone tells you to give it up. Today, I'm sharing a list of dairy alternatives. The options may take some getting used to but your insides may breathe a huge sign of relief.
Check out the list in the post and let me know what you think...
Read MoreMy journey as a black acupuncturist
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I chuckle a little when I write black acupuncturist, probably because I forget that I'm in a profession where you don't see many chocolate, brown skinned practitioners.
Who I am and what I feel is spirit wearing a beautiful, brown cloak whose DNA is linked to an ancestral heritage of generations of "holistic" healers.
Check out this post for more on my path less traveled journey.
Read MoreHomemade Pizza Recipe
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Who doesn't love pizza? My family LOVES my homemade pizza pie.
I usually make them on a Friday night and change up the toppings from week to week. They're usually loaded with veggies and cooked on whole wheat dough. I pack in the flavor and everyone goes bak for more.
In this post I'm sharing my tried and true favorite pizza recipe.
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A checklist for mind, body, spirit balance
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Each day you will likely encounter someone who asks how you are doing. But how are you REALLY? Do you know? Every now and then I've found it helpful to do a little personal inventory.
Check out this post when I offer a checklist to keep your mind, body and spirit balanced.
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I understand the wellness struggle
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There was once a time that my diet consisted of copious amounts of Pizza Hut, pizza and soda as well as meals from Burger King, McDonalds and Jack N The Box.
Check out this blog post to see how I became the health nut I am today.... it wasn't easy.
Read MoreQuinoa with roasted artichokes, zucchini, sundried tomatoes and olives
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Don't you just love Mediterreanean flavors? I was looking for a dish that would give me lots of good protein with incredible flavors that I love. So, I thew together a Mediterreanean quinoa recipe that is filling yet light at the same time... perfect for Summer.
Check out the post for the ful recipe.
Read MoreGreen juice vs. green smoothie- How to get started
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You don't necessarily need a Vitamix, Blendtec or fancy juicer to make a green drink. There are great benefits to juicing and making green smoothies.
Check out this blog post for a quick Green Drink 101 overview to get started with the green craze.
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