Health. Happiness. Helping Others.
A discussion on why juice cleanses and other types of detoxes are a waste of money and don’t really help your body or make you healthier in the long run. Insights into how the detox industry tricks consumers into thinking they need their products and why you shouldn’t fall for their false marketing. Juice fasts. […]
Thoughts on the documentary, HAPPY, and sharing what makes me happy personally. Is anyone as obsessed with Netflix documentaries as me?! I swear 85% of “my list” is filled with all sorts of documentaries. Everything from films about WW2 to a new favorite that delves into the hypocrisy of the “detox” industry (more on that […]
An interview with professional women’s elite runner, Allie Kieffer, about her journey with running and my thoughts on why she inspires ME as a runner! This post is sponsored by adidas. We all have people we look up to. Whether it’s in our careers, in sports, or just in our everyday lives. As a runner, […]
A sweet and salty snack mix perfect for satisfying all your cravings while enjoying a movie with friends or family! Gluten-free, vegan, full of fiber, and a great healthy alternative to all your favorite movie snacks. This Healthy Movie Night Trail Mix will be your new go-to treat to take to the movies with you. […]
A simple guide to making healthy swaps in your everyday diet that can help you lower the amount of sugar you eat. All natural and lower sugar containing foods are great, healthier choices to their traditional sugar filled alternatives. I was reading a magazine recently and saw and Ad that exclaimed “SWEET SWAPS!”. I thought […]
A roundup of the best homemade and store-bought pumpkin spice snacks for fall! The perfect way to celebrate National Pumpkin Spice Day. Even though fall officially starts in September, October 1st always feels like the REAL start of fall to me. The true fall weather (cool and crisp) starts to arrive, the leaves start to […]
A discussion on whether featuring morbidly obese people on magazine covers promotes body diversity or unhealthy lifestyle habits. When you walk down the magazine aisle at a book shop or head to the check out lane at a grocery store, one thing holds true for most of the magazines featured there…a thin (usually too thin…verging […]