Posts by Brea
Weight Loss Misconceptions
Raise your hand if you have a weight loss guru on your Facebook feed? You know what I’m talking about…that mom or friend who friended you so they could talk all about how amazing this nutritional cleansing is, or this new Beachbody workout…the one spreading weight loss misconceptions around like the flu. Weight Loss Misconceptions I…
Read MoreWhy Go Dairy Free?
I’ve been dairy free off and on for the past 10 years. Between going vegan, being told my naturopath that dairy was a no-no for my Hashimoto’s, trying Whole30, and going paleo…there isn’t a whole lot of room for dairy in my life. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy some Ghee or cheese every…
Read MorePaleo Pumpkin Spice Creamer
Happy December, y’all! I woke up this morning, looked out my snowy window and realized that I don’t own any snow pants. This is a problem. And the bus comes at 7:30 a.m. which meant I got the privilege of freezing my rear end off as a wake-up call. I realized that if I didn’t…
Read MoreShould You Be Drinking Coffee?
The taste of coffee (as well as the side effects of caffeine) is one of those things – you either love it or hate it. (I’m borderline obsessed!) You know if you like the taste or not (or if it’s just a reason to drink sugar and cream). You know how it makes you feel…
Read MoreDo Vegetables Lose Nutrients When Cooked?
Remember when I went through my raw vegan phase? It lasted a whole summer and I loved it…but I missed having to watch the temperature to make sure that my “pizza” didn’t heat up too much. Not to mention that eating a a raw vegan can be super, super expensive. I mean, I was eating…
Read MoreGluten Free Hazelnut Sugar Cookies
The holiday season is here and my sweet tooth is tingling in need of something sweet! Personally, the end of the year seems to be the hardest for me to stay on track and away from the sweets! I’ve tried completely avoiding them at all costs and was miserable and I have done the whole binging on…
Read MoreHow to Improve Gut Health
Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” And while this may not be 100% true for every disease in every person, more and more research shows that our gut (digestive system) has a bigger role in many diseases than we used to think. And we’re not just talking about heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, IBD,…
Read MoreThe Truth Behind Artificial Sweeteners
Do you need a latte to get you going in the morning? How about that mid-morning soda? Mid-afternoon energy drink? I sure hope not but for many that’s life. What if you replace all those things with sucralose in your coffee? How about a Diet Cola instead of regular? That’s better? Right?? You probably know…
Read MoreCurried Cranberry Coleslaw
The holidays are officially here and in full swing. Can you believe Christmas is almost here… and I’m still working on my menu. I wanted to be healthier in my choices this year…more deliberate. I mean, I love all of the traditional foods…green bean casserole, stuffing, gravy, dark meat, jellied cranberries, mashed faux-tatoes, and pies.…
Read MoreIs Coconut Oil Good or Bad?
I use a lot of coconut oil. I have a jar in my kitchen, one in my bathroom, and even one in my office. I use it on my body (not my face), in my coffee, and of course in my cooking. But. Is it all just a fad? I’ve been waiting for the coconut…
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