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Lessons from the Blue Zone
What is a Blue Zone? A Blue Zone is a geographical area that has been studied and identified as a place where people live on average 10 years longer than the rest of the population. Not only do they live longer but they do so independently, doing what they love. You can imagine how this…
Read MoreBlack Bean Chocolate Chunk Brownies
Ingredients 15 oz black beans drained & rinsed 2 whole bananas 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa (and/or cacao powder) 1/3 cup agave nectar 1/2 cup dry oats 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips 1/2 cup almond butter or whatever nut butter you prefer 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×8…
Read MoreFrom 51-81, age is only a number.
As I reflect on our Costa Rica adventure: exploring the blue zone I have a huge smile on my face. We learned about the 9 lessons for living longer, explored the culture, the incredible biodiversity and beauty of Costa Rica and challenged each other to step outside of our comfort zone and try new things.…
Read MoreWhat’s in store for you in 2019?
Happy New Year Monkeys. What’s in store for you in 2019? We will all be another year older, another year wiser and another year _____________. You fill in the blank. What did you write? How did it make you feel? Did you fill in the blank with a positive goal or a negative one? Each…
Read MoreShred10, is it for you?
Shred10 is a 10 day program to kick start healthy living. It is based on a 4 month commitment to your health, as we all know healthy living is a lifestyle not a quick fix. However, the beauty of the Shred10 is for 10 days you focus on eliminating bad habits and being laser focused…
Read MoreFall into healthy living
Summer 2018 has been one of the best ever. The weather has been amazing, time with family and friends is cherished and a break from the daily routine is always welcome. However, with all that socializing sometimes we don’t make the best choices. Too much sitting and relaxing, snacks and “refreshments” 24/7 and late nights…
Read MoreYour Mom was right!
As much as we hated admitting it as we were growing up, now that I am older, wiser and a mom, it turns out, Mom is always right! I was listening to a talk on brain health this week and really focusing on the simple messages as the science side of health, although interesting, it…
Read MoreJenn’s Best-Ever Banana Bread (Gluten Free + Vegan)
Ingredients: ¼ cup non-dairy milk 6 Tbs. olive oil or avocado oil or coconut oil 1/3 cup organic sugar or 4 Tbsp maple syrup 4-5 organic bananas 2 cups gluten free flour (I like Bob’s Red Mill) 1 tsp. aluminum-free baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ cup non-dairy Enjoy Life chocolate…
Read MoreThe power of whole food nutrition
As I wrap up attending another Juice Plus conference I can’t help but share why I love this company and product so much. Whole food nutrition has been my message from day one: eat whole food, not too much, mainly plants. Seems simple enough but we all know in our busy lives sometimes we need…
Read MoreHealthy Almond Joy Brownie
Recipe from Amy’s Healthy Baking This homemade brownie bark is always a huge hit! It’s fudgy like my favorite brownies, tastes so rich and decadent (similar to 72% dark chocolate), and the fun toppings make it taste like the popular candy bars. (Almond Joys are my mom’s favorite, so she’s in love with this recipe!)…
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