Dairy-Free Eggnog

This feature was sponsored by Lagostina’s NEW Opera Cookware. All opinions are my own. Have you tried Dairy-Free Eggnog before? If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. I’ve never been an eggnog fan because the ‘real’ eggnog made my stomach do cartwheels and I’ve avoided it ever since. But, this year I thought it … Continued

Healthy Sweet Potato Soup

This Healthy Sweet Potato Soup is made from tender roasted sweet potatoes and fresh cranberries. It’s luxuriously flavorful and delicious for any meal. I’ve been seeing so many bags of fresh cranberries in the food store and I felt inclined to grab a bag and discover new creative ways to use them aside from cranberry … Continued

Easy Roasted Veggie Platter with Lemon Basil Quinoa

This feature was sponsored by our friends at Nuts.com. All opinions are my own. I know you’re in the mood for something healthy right about now. Thanksgiving just passed, Christmas is on the way and in between are a dozen holiday parties, cookie swaps, events and family gatherings-all of which are filled with lots of … Continued

How to Relax Your Body During the Holidays

Wondering How to Relax Your Body During the Holidays? These tips are sure to help you get your body out of fight-or-flight mode, where the majority of us live, and get you back into your rest-and-relaxation mode so that your body can perform it’s functions to the best of it’s ability. I hope you find … Continued

Grain-Free Mushroom Pizza Crust {Paleo}

This Grain-Free Mushroom Pizza Crust is ideal for your “Pizza Night” because it’s healthy, full of fiber and lots of flavor. Is there a more satisfying meal than pizza made from scratch? I honestly don’t think so. Warm up your soul with this easy paleo pizza recipe tonight and top it off with veggies and … Continued

Iron Deficiency and How it Affects Your Thyroid

This feature was sponsored by our friends at MegaFood. All opinions are my own. Iron deficiency is something that goes unnoticed by many doctors and patients. Sadly, most doctors test your blood for hemoglobin, which is not how to accurately read your iron levels. This was a HUGE wake up call for me when I … Continued

How to Start Your Home Detox Cleanse in the Bedroom

This home detox cleanse article is sponsored by our friends at Naturepedic. All opinions are my own. My Home Detox Cleanse is an easy way to recognize toxins in your home environment, especially in your bedroom, that you’re in contact with on a daily basis. What you probably don’t realize is that these toxins are … Continued

Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant

These Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplants are outrageously delicious and decadent. Loaded with tender quinoa, pecans, red onions, fresh parsley and a dairy-free creamy sauce, they are sure to be a hit! This is quite possibly my new favorite recipe. It’s ridiculously good and I’m so excited to share it with you today because the temps are … Continued

My Burnout Definition and Why the “Hustle” Isn’t So Fabulous

My Burnout definition goes something like this…you feel depleted, fatigued and exhausted. You’re too tired to think and you’re a walking body filled with brain fog. Your nights consist of insomnia, your schedule and to-do list are out of control, you don’t know how to say “NO” to anyone and your mind never turns off. … Continued

Thyroid Hormone Levels: T3 and T4 Part II

Thyroid Hormone Levels are important to understand when you’re dealing with thyroid dysfunction. Two of your thyroid hormones, T3 and T4 hormones, are a huge part of ensuring your thyroid is functioning optimally. The difference between T3 and T4 thyroid hormone levels is a big deal and if your thyroid is not functioning correctly, you must understand … Continued