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Golden Smoothie

🍹With the weather heating up it is the perfect time to cool off with this refreshing anti-inflammatory golden smoothie. This healthy smoothie recipe is easy to make in just a few minutes— just toss all the ingredients into a blender and you’ll be enjoying a glass of sunshine in no time! ☀️

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Kale Greek Salad with Steak

🥬 Get excited kale lovers! This healthy Greek salad has a spin on a the classic recipe. The dressing is so fresh and easy to throw together. No food processors or blenders required! Enjoy this kale greek salad topped with sliced steak, or you can switch up the protein to chicken or fish for added variety. Let me know how you enjoyed this kale Greek salad in the comments below. 👇🏼

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Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

If you are the type of person who scoops up the crispiest golden brown roasted brussels sprouts from the sheet pan, then smashed brussels sprouts are the side dish for you.

The “smashed” technique creates more surface area for the brussels sprout to get maximum caramelization. 🤤 So crispy, so easy, so delicious!

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Products I Use Everyday

I get a lot of questions about the products I use so I thought I would make a list for you! I’m always trying to improve and clean up my routine in order to lessen the toxic burden to my body. We don’t want our livers so busy with an overload of chemicals from our products that it can’t do its everyday job well. I hope this gives you some ideas and inspiration to make some changes.

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Drainage Before Detox

You’re probably familiar with the concept of Detoxification but are you familiar with the concept of Drainage? Detox is what’s going on in the body to grab and process the toxins and drainage is what takes them out of the body. If the drainage pathways aren’t open and the toxins can’t get out, then they will recirculate, become more toxic and make you more sick.

Drainage MUST come before any detoxification protocol. Read on to learn more about the drainage pathways, how to optimize their “flow,” what symptoms may indicate yours are “clogged” and the current protocol I am using with clients to get the drainage pathways open.

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Which Bread to Buy

One of the first books MY nutritionist recommended to me over 10 years ago was Life Without Bread. But I don’t want life without bread! It is one of my Heck Yeahs. There are very few (if any) healthy bread products. Bread in general is nutrient-devoid but energy-dense, and leads to blood sugar spikes and dips. But if you’re like me and enjoy a buttery piece of toast from time to time, then this guide to making upgraded bread choices is for you!

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Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie

A balance of sweetness and spice, this seasonal smoothie tastes like pumpkin pie! This tasty drink is the perfect way to sneak vegetables into your smoothie.

It’s as easy as 1-2-blend! Sprinkle the finished product with extra cinnamon or pumpkin spice if desired, and top with raw pumpkin seeds if you like some crunch. 🎃

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Stocking Your Fridge and Pantry

There’s something so satisfying about having a kitchen stocked full of clean basics and everyday go-tos. There’s a world of possibility behind the doors of your fridge and pantry when you keep it filled with good things. These are the foods that determine your body composition and health so it’s important to make good decisions about them at the store.

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Foods and Supplements I Feed My Kids

I get a lot of questions about what our family eats and what supplements we take. Our food is simple; our supplements can be complicated. LOL

We don’t take the same supplements day-in, day-out, all year long. I’m often changing things up based on seasonal and targeted health needs (allergies, gut health, hormones, flu-season, etc). Plus, I’m always personally experimenting.

The supplements I give my kids change and rotate, not quite as much as mine do, but they definitely vary. Below is what I have them doing right now. I’ll try to keep this updated and let you know when I change things in and out.


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Classic Virgin Mojito

Love the minty lime taste of a mojito, but want to skip the alcohol? Try this low-sugar virgin mojito recipe instead! It’s simple to make and it’s a refreshing fizzy drink for the summertime heat.

Pro tip: Muddle the mint before adding the rest of the ingredients into the pitcher or add frozen fruit to the glasses as ice cubes for extra flavor! 🍓

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Chili Lime Baked Cod

🌶 This spicy rub adds a blast of flavor to this easy baked chili lime cod. This is a super easy, quick, and healthy meal for busy weeknights! You can easily customize this recipe by adding additional toppings like a fresh tomato salsa or cilantro. Want to add an extra kick? Try adding some garlic and smoked paprika to the marinade. Drop a comment below and let me know if this recipe becomes a new staple! 😋

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Classic Virgin Sangria

This fruity non-alcoholic sangria is colorful, easy to make, and refreshing. This family-friendly beverage recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled 🙆🏼depending on how many thirsty peeps you’ve got in your household. You can refrigerate leftovers in a pitcher for up to two days— and to ensure a freshly fizzy drink, add more soda water just before serving! 🍹

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Easy Peach Crumble

It is a game-changer to keep some super easy dessert recipes on hand for when you want something sweet made with REAL FOOD straight from nature! Who can say no to sweet and juicy peaches? 🍑 Check out this delicious fresh fruit crumble made with just 5 ingredients. Feel free to jazz it up with toppings like crushed nuts or whipped coconut cream. 👀

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