(image via Unsplash) If you’re looking for something to bring to a Labor Day BBQ, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite recipes below, for appetizers, side dishes, and drinks – enjoy! AS AN APPETIZER… Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Charcuterie Board You can never go wrong with a charcuterie board, but if you’re gluten-free or dairy-free (or…
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Favorite High-Protein Snacks for Travel
After a longgg year & half it feels like travel is finally a possibility again (please delta variant don’t blow this). In July, I visited Yellowstone National Park with my family, and while the park was STUNNING and so cool, they were seriously lacking in healthy food options. I brought some staple snacks with me,…
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5 High-Protein Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Day Right
I recently shared on TikTok & Instagram one of the biggest mistakes I see in women trying to lose body fat and set themselves up for all day energy – not starting the day with enough protein! I’m a huge protein stan for several reasons: Protein is the most satiating macronutrient – meaning out of…
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Healthy on a Budget: How to Make the Most of Grass-Fed Beef
Okay guys, let’s talk about how to incorporate high-quality grass-fed, pasture-raised meat & poultry into your diet – on a budget! If you’re not familiar with why meat quality matters – here’s a little primer. In the US conventional beef is ‘grain-fed’ meaning cows are fed a diet of (often GMO) corn & soy to…
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My New Favorite Super-Teas for Everyday Energy & Immune Support
If 2020 has taught me anything, itās to appreciate the little things. The ability to see and hug friends & family members. A sunny day and fresh air. A great at-home latte.Ā These little joys have kept me grounded and happy in an otherwise pretty insane year, and Iāve started seeking them out more and…
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Elyse Wellness Local’s Guide to San Francisco: Healthy Food Favs
It’s hard to believe I’ve lived in SF almost 6 years – like what? Granted 4 of those were spent doing consulting, which meant I was almost always traveling, but still – that’s a LONG time. So it’s probably long overdue that I share all my favorite San Francisco spots. I’m starting with my favorite…
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Easy Paleo Salmon Burgers
If youāre in need of some healthy resetting after Thanksgiving, these easy paleo salmon burgers are going to be the PERFECT addition to your weekly meal prep. As much as I love the holiday treats, thereās no denying I just donāt feel my best when Iām indulging in the extra sugar and carbohydrate-heavy holiday foods…
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How to Make a Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Charcuterie Board (That People Will Actually Like)
As someone who’s been living that gluten-free/dairy-free life for about 3 years now, I’m pretty used to my dietary restrictions. I don’t look at menus and struggle to figure out what to eat anymore, and I don’t have cravings for things I can’t eat. Basically I’m not wishing I could have regular pizza or mac…
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The New Naturally-Made Wine Iām Obsessed With
Alright guys – letās talk about WINE. Iāve gone through quite the evolution with my wine drinking habits over the years ā from starting out drinking the cheapest sweetest boxed wine I could find in college, to actually appreciating quality wine while studying abroad in Italy, to now diving into the world of clean and…
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The Case for Always Packing a Lunch
Alright guys, we’re going to back to the basics today with a simple habit that can make a drastic impact on your health – packing a lunch. I love a crazy wellness trend (probably more than most people), and while it’s fun to experiment and optimize with different supplements or wellness practices, we can’t forget…