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Magical Matcha

Matcha has so many benefits it almost seems magical. Matcha is a finely powdered green tea.  It is traditionally whisked into hot water to make a tea. Since you are consuming the entire leaf, rather than just steeping in hot water, matcha is much higher in antioxidants than traditional green tea (which is already a […]

Egg roll in a bowl…

is my latest bowl obsession. I’m all about bowls…here’s a post I wrote awhile back: Build a better bowl But egg roll in a bowl is new to me.  I can’t take credit for the idea.  I heard about it from Sara at The Bettered Blondie.  I’ve been following her on Instagram recently…she’s adorable and […]

Want to stay healthy this winter?

Of course you do!  It’s no fun being sick!   I rarely get sick any more.  In fact, I can’t remember the last time I was actually sick to the point that it kept me from doing something. But just to be safe, there are two things that I keep close at hand all winter […]

I've always had a thing for mermaids…

I mean, how cool would it be to live in some underwater fantasy world?  Totally love mermaid colors and the whole vibe. So maybe that explains why I’m so into seaweed. Seaweed is rich in essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iodine, zinc, copper and selenium.  Many of them are important for healthy skin.  Zinc […]

This magical multi-tasker…

has been a lifesaver in this crazy cold winter. I’m talking about Alpine Pure Oil from Telluride Glow.  I first raved about this a year and a half ago, and my opinion hasn’t changed. Alpine Pure Oil is a facial oil made from raw, cold-pressed, organic and unprocessed botanical oils.  It contains antioxidants, essential fatty […]

I'm totally into turmeric…

because it’s so amazing for you. Turmeric is a root that is one of the most effective spices when it comes to fighting disease and inflammation.  There are over 10,000 (!) peer reviewed articles proving the benefits of turmeric. Since turmeric is such a powerful anti-inflammatory, it can be helpful with pain management.  It also […]

This cookie…

is crazy good.   I’ve really outdone myself this time! If you like coconut and dark chocolate (think Mounds bar or coconut Easter egg) this is the cookie for you! And like everything I make, this cookie doesn’t just taste good.  It’s super low in sugar and carbs and contains healthy fat and collagen peptides for […]

Want to be prettier in 2018?

And have a better body? Hell yeah, I’m in! Seriously, if there is one thing you should consider adding to your daily routine in the new year, it’s collagen peptides. If you’ve been following me for awhile, you’ve heard this already.  In fact, you’re probably already using them and loving them.   But if you haven’t […]