Balance Blood Sugar with Cinnamon Recipes

  Fall is in full swing! Crisp air… Pretty leaves… Football… Boots, jeans and layering… Halloween (my fave holiday!)… Pumpkin patch… My kids might have outgrown this tradition but we still had fun! AND a certain spice that makes you feel nice! (more on that in a bit) Diet is one of the most important factors in blood sugar control … Read More

10 Sugar-Free, High-Protein Snacks for Your Afternoon Slump

[sharethis] Snack Smart, not sweet, my dear friends! Vata time is 2- 6 pm. What does that mean? And no, it has nothing to do with Hammer time! Between 2 – 6 pm, we enter visionary Vata time, according to Ayurveda, the world’s oldest health system stemming from India more than 5,000  years ago. The Sanskrit word Ayurveda means “knowledge … Read More

3 Healthy Green Smoothie Bowl Recipes

[sharethis] Ahhhh, just reminiscing  about our #21DayGreenUp Smoothie Challenge. We all had an amazing time blending together!           This time our menu included the Instagram stars, smoothie bowls! The ingredient possibilities are endless, they’re simple to make, and you’re able to pack in a ton of nutrients in one bowl. Your mornings will be changed forever! … Read More

How To Get Enough Protein On A Plant-Based Diet

I’m often asked, “Lisa, so, are you like, a vegan?” I don’t like labels since I feel it puts people in a box, but to answer the q,  I am plant lover. I get pretty sick if I eat dairy, chicken, beef, etc… doesn’t go well with my digestive system. I also love animals and don’t want to do any … Read More

Pineapple Spinach Green Smoothie- Khaleesi Approved

[sharethis] Okay, like, I’ve been waiting for July 16th for over a year… and the time has come for Game of Thrones! Are you a big GoT fan, too? Yes, it’s extremely violent but isn’t it soooooo good?!  The actors, the scenes, the story lines, etc… all so well-done. If you know me by now, I think about food a … Read More

BOSS Green Smoothie

The next #21DayGreenUp Smoothie Challenge is happening June 19th! It’s time to crank up that blender! This will be the 5th annual party. AND it’s free! To mix things up and try something new, we will be blending like BOSSES for summer instead of our usual December fling. Here’s what’s up: Start Date: June 19th (or start when you are … Read More

3 Eating Out Mistakes and How to Fix Them

[sharethis] A big part of my ME time is spending my weekends with my cute little family and close friends. I know, doesn’t seem like ME time when you are surrounded by others, but connecting and community is a big part of my self-care. What do we like to do? Eat out. I LOVE to eat out! Wanna grab a … Read More

Vegan and Gluten-Free Winter Minestrone

[sharethis] The other day I got one of those One Year Ago Face Book memory posts reminding me of the biggest snowstorm we had last year. We had sooooooo much fun during that snowstorm… Kate and Jack all smiles. With our buds. Girl down! Right now it’s been around 55 degrees, sunny, and I’m not even wearing a winter jacket. … Read More