My Life is just a bowl of Cherries

Everyone is looking for a winning combination. Here is mine.. Bulletproof Collagen powder Turmeric Turmeric Ginger drink Plexus Cleanse Plexus ProBio 5 Plexus Slim "The Pink Drink" & lots and lots of water. This is a simple and winning combination. Turmeric has helped reduce my joint pains and over all inflammation. ProBio 5 helps promote a  heathly intestinal Tract. Bio Cleanse promotes regularity and reduces gas, bloating & discomfort. Slim helps curb cravings, helps with moods promotes mental clarity. Bulletproof Collagen Protein  Powder supports healthy skin, bones and joints and contains the same amino acids as bone broth. You can order Bulletproof Collagen Protein on Amazon. To order Plexus Triplex  Click here Feel free to reach out to me with any question. I am here for you.

My goal this year is to cut my caffeine consumption down, even totally eliminate caffeine all together. I KNOW! I KNOW- I am totally insane.. Honestly don’t know if I could give up my daily morning cup of Joe- but at least keep my consumption down to one a day. I think I have found what will help me to cut my caffeine in half but also help with other complaints and ailments. Do any of these sound familiar? ·          Always getting sick? ·          Something always hurting? ·          BLOATED? ·          Endless Hunger? ·          No Motivation ·          Need coffee to survive the day? ·          Blood sugar problems? ·          Can’t sleep? ...

Let’s talk about Quinoa (KEEN-wah)… Quinoa is considered a SUPERFOOD! It’s gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plants that contains all nine essential amino acids. It’s also high in fiber, magnesium, B-vitamins, iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and other various antioxidants. Quinoa is a grain crop that is grown for its edible seeds. Quinoa used to be referred ad the “mother of all grains” and was held sacred by the Inca Empire. There are three main types: white, black and red. Quinoa is considered an anti-inflammatory food. It’s also much higher in fiber than most grains, with on source finding 17-27 grams of fiber per cup. I have started to substitute Quinoa for rice, potatoes and other starches. One of my favorite ways to eat Quinoa is in a salad. Here is my go-to recipe. Easy to toss together and enjoy. Kale and Quinoa Salad ·          3 cups cooked quinoa (equals 1 cup dry quinoa) ·   ...

Between magazines articles and TV commercials- you have probably noticed more and more talk about Gut Heath the importance of microbiome and the relation to your overall health. Signs your gut is Unhappy! ·          Bloating ·          Gas ·          Indigestion ·          Immune Challenge ·          Skin concerns ·          Poor mood Did you know that 80% cells needed for a healthy immune system originate in your gut? CLEARLY this is one face that should drive home the importance of keeping good gut flora balance. ( Gut   flora  refers to the microorganisms residing in the digestive tract. These microorganisms are generally harmless. Their distribution varies along the location of the  gut and among...

Let’s talk snacking- we all do it. We either crave something sweet, crunchy, salty, or a combination of all three…. I have some suggestions. I don’t know the difference between a Jam and a Sweet Potato (according to Google- Yams and Sweet Potatoes are biologically unrelated plants. In the U.S. the names are used interchangeably.)- for this post- I will call them Sweet Potatoes- when I am craving something sweet- these babies are my favorite snack. On my meal prep days- I will steam 5 -6 Sweet Potatoes in my instant pot (if you don’t have an instant pot- you are really missing out- will talk more about this in another post). I add a cup of water/or broth and steam them for 20 mins and they come out perfect every time. Weekday afternoons- around 230pm when you get the craving for that candy bar- have a cooked Sweet Potato handy to snack on. I eat them cold (yes, I am weird). For more decadence- you can zap it in the microwave for a minute add a teaspoon of ghee and sprinkle w...

So- life happened again and I may have slightly fallen off my way of eating. We took the kids on a road to Galveston, TX. Of course we had to stop in Waco on the drive home. You can’t go to Texas and NOT stop at Magnolia Market! More on that later…   15 hours in a car with 3 kids- I didn’t almost make the healthiest choices- but I didn’t mindlessly eat either. Spending 3 days on the beach, swimming, fishing off the pier day and night, and not eating the best. I can tell you- my body can feel the difference. After the third day of being off diet- I could feel my overall body aches coming back, along with the puffiness, and my hips- oh my hips hurt. We went out for Chinese food the first night in Galveston, TX- the place was close to the hotel and we were starving. I ordered the Mongolian Beef (extra spicy)- This is what I was expecting- What I got was this- it didn’t taste anything like Mongolian Beef- it tasted like Pot Roast. We thought we were being p...

What's the saying?  An Apple a day keeps the doctor away.  I believe the same is true in regards to Blueberries. The berry may be tiny, but it packs a serious punch when it comes to nutrition. Rich in antioxidants and low in calories- it's a win win.  Blueberries are considered a super food and  here is a list of seven health benefits: High in Antioxidants Help Fight Cancer                                     Amp Up Weight Loss Boost Brain Health Alleviate Inflammation Support Digestion Promote Heart Health There are some mornings where I want something on the lighter side. One of my go-tos is this Blueberry Protein Smoothie. 1 scoop of Collagen Protein Powder ( Bulletproof- see my last post) ß You can be flexible here Chocolate or Vanilla will work. 10 oz unsweetened coconut milk (you can use Almond if you like) ½ cup blueberries (fresh o...

One of my favorite go to meals- for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner is the Basic Turkey Apple Hash Skillet.  I love this skillet because you can make lots of variations. Add you favorite veggies (Brussels Sprouts, Squash, sweet potatoes) or your favorite greens (Kale, Spinach, Swiss Chard). The seasoning stays the same. Cinnamon, Cumin, Turmeric, and Nutmeg. 1lb. Ground Turkey 1 Large Apple Diced (large chunks) 2 cups of Sweet Potato ( large chunks) 2 cups of Greens (your favorite) 2 cups Veggies (Brussels Sprouts- my favorite) 1 ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste 2 TBSP Coconut oil In a large skillet brown ground turkey- season lightly. Once browned- remove from pan- add coconut oil. Add Sweet potatoes, veggies of your choice and saute till tender. Add greens and apples and the rest of the seasonings- mix in cooked turkey. This makes enough for breakfast all week. It stores well and tastes great reheated. G...

Let’s talk protein shakes. I will be honest. I am not a fan. Maybe because they taste chalky. Or that I don’t tolerate whey/soy proteins very well. The last time I has had a Strawberry Soy Protein shake, I ended up in anaphylactic shock and in the ER for 4 hours. I have stayed away ever since. If you have whey/soy sensitivity- you may want to consider trying College Protein Powder. My favorite- Bulletproof- Collagen Protein. Either Chocolate or Vanilla. You can mix it with plain water- or- coconut milk- it’s super yummy and filling. There are some great benefits for using protein shakes. ·          Muscle Gain- Retaining muscle mass and getting an adequate amount of protein is particularly important for woman as they and their risks of osteoporosis and joint issues increase. ·          Fat Loss- Consuming protein shakes on occasion as a meal replacement may help the body lose more weight a...

What does a healthy breakfast look like to you? Bacon, eggs, hash browns and toast? Coffee with cream and sugar? Fruit smoothie? For people with inflammation issues, celiac disease, IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) and others these foods are triggers and can cause extreme discomfort and an exacerbate inflammation in the body. Here is my list of some common inflammatory foods. (some may surprise you) 1.        Sugar (white and sweets)- This includes soft drinks and sweetened juices. Research shows that sugar is one of the most addicting substances. It is highly inflammatory. Sugar is a hard habit to kick- much like smoking- your body will crave it. To reduce your consumption eat fresh fruit instead of that candy bar. 2.        Synthetic sweeteners- (Splenda, aspartame, Equal, NutraSweet, etc.) in diet sodas- stay away from it. It’s been linked to all sorts of Cancer. 3.      ...

Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. – Winston Churchill All too often, when something does not quite go our way, we lose a client, a job, a rejected presentation and so on, and we feel defeated, depressed, and like a failure. We tend to invert ourselves into self-loathing thoughts and self-deprecation. Why do we do that? Because- it is easy and surprisingly a comfortable space to be in. Curled up with a box of tissues and a tub is Ben & Jerry’s, sobbing how nothing is going right in your life and you are just a big fat loser. However, you are in fact NOT a loser. We all go through moments where we throw up our hands and wave a white flag. The key is to move on quickly. Do not allow yourself to act like a pig in mud, wallowing in your depressive thoughts. If you are not careful, you can be stuck in that mindset. It all comes back to believing. Believing in yourself and your abilities and your dreams and desires. Remember- I posted ...

It’s been a struggle- you know L-I-F-E! Let’s be honest- It’s hard. Trying to balance your personal needs with the needs of your family. The constant unrelenting juggling of work, family, money, extracurricular activities, household chores, and personal health. The list goes on and on. Something was bound to fall to the wayside. For me- it was my health; physical and mental health. I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. 10 years ago, I successfully completed Gastric By Pass Surgery but managed to gain some of my weight back. Over the years, I became accustomed to feeling constantly exhausted, achy, headaches, weakness, bloating, kidney issues (infections) hair thinning and much more. It’s amazing how your body can accept physical pain on a daily basis- and power through. In the past when I went to my Doctor- I was sent with a prescription treating the symptom and not the underlying issue. The final push to seek out the homeopath was when I went to my...