Anyone else kinda freaking out that it’s almost MAY?! Like where did the month April go? I have no idea. But the good news of being well into spring is that the markets are filling up with SPRING PRODUCE! There’s no better time of year at the farmers’ market than when all the spring/summer produce…
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Lazy Girl’s Guide to Meal Prepping
Read moreI don’t know about you, but I’ve never been able to truly “meal prep”. Stocking my fridge with containers of pre-portioned lunches and dinners for the next 5 days just does not appeal to me. I’m also way too indecisive (and frankly lazy) to plan out a schedule of dinners for each night of the…
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All About MCT Oil & Bulletproof Coffee
Read moreIf you follow me on Instagram , you know I’m a huge fan of Bulletproof’s Brain Octane Oil. I use it everyday, and even bring it with me when I travel. I use a tablespoon every morning in my coffee or matcha, and not only does it make it creamy, frothy and delicious, it helps keep…
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Sesame Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice
Read moreThis is probably one of my sneakiest healthy recipes. It’s one of my go-to’s when I really don’t feel like eating healthy, and a salad is just not gonna happen. It’s also quick, easy AF, and can be thrown together with kitchen staples I always have on hand. Low carb, high protein and super filling,…
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Travel Hack: Chia Seed Protein Pudding
Read moreFor me, one of the most difficult things about maintaining a healthy lifestyle / staying on your nutrition game is traveling. It’s one thing to eat in a way that makes you feel your best when you have all your kitchen staples at home, but traveling requires some extra effort. When I travel for work…
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Low-Sugar Paleo Cacao Acai Bowl
Read moreBack in my vegan / vegetarian days, I was ALL ABOUT acai bowls (shoutout to Swami’s in Encinitas for starting my addiction young), and really thought there was no healthier meal. All those antioxidants – what could go wrong? Well, in a typical acai bowl, with a base made of acai and multiple bananas, topped…
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My Go-To Fruit-Free Mint Chip Smoothie
Read moreThis smoothie was the first successful fruit-free / sugar-free smoothie I ever made, and I’m still as obsessed with it as I was on day one, and have it for breakfast on the reg. It’s a fantastic way to pack your morning with greens, while keeping you satiated well into the afternoon. WHY YOU’LL LOVE…
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Bulletproof Matcha Recipe
Read moreIt’s probably not news to anyone that matcha is trendy AF right now. It’s all over Instagram, and entire matcha cafes are popping up all over (this one in SD looks like it was straight up made to be instagramed). So why all the hype? Matcha definitely isn’t a new thing, it’s been highly regarded…
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All About Collagen
Read moreCollagen protein powder is super hot right now, but what actually is collagen, and do we all need to supplement with it? Collagen is the most abundant type of protein in our bodies, making up 30% of all protein, and 70% of all the protein in our skin. Collagen is a key component of your…
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Reishi Cold Brew Chia Yogurt Parfait
Read moreThis meals combines three things I am all about: Quick & easy, make-ahead meals/ snacks in mason jars Companies that make legit products with no added sugar Coffee in any form Enter the perfect high-fat, high-fiber breakfast (or snack) that’s full of caffeine but won’t leave you jittery: a mason jar loaded with coconut yogurt…
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