Disclaimer: Deborah Enos is a Paid Sponsor. I don’t know about you, but when 3:00 pm hits, I often find myself reaching for the coffee pot. But, coffee isn’t always the answer. It’s okay in moderation, but if you have too much, coffee can make you...
Spring break is approaching, so that means I’ll be taking a little road trip with my family to visit some of our relatives. We’ve done this trip many times before, so let’s just say I know the ins and outs. If I don’t prepare enough snacks for...
Your body is not a savings account. You can’t bank your calories all day long and spend them on one dinner at day’s-end. You’re starving yourself, teaching your body to be frugal about calorie-burning, and getting cranky in the process. Both your weight and your mood...
My favorite immune boosting pumpkin seed recipe Ingredients: Raw Pumpkin seeds (I usually buy these from Trader Joe’s) Barlean's Coconut Oil Dried/unsweetened Cranberry or Cherries Directions: Add 1 tsp of Barlean's Coconut oil (click here for a coupon!) to a warm sauté pan (medium heat). Once the oil melts, add in...
It sounds like the school year is off to another unhealthy start. In all honesty, I didn’t think that food could still shock me. But after reading the upcoming school menu, “shocked” is putting it mildly. Look, I get it. Its fun for kids to “buy”...
Psst, I want to let you in on a secret. Many people aren't getting enough protein in their daily diets. Protein provides energy, helps your body produce enzymes, keeps the immune system functioning and maintains healthy skin, hair and nails just to name a few benefits. Bottom...
Show me the beef! Grass-fed beef, that is… Zinc deficiency is common in the U.S. because many Americans aren’t eating enough zinc rich foods. Common symptoms of zinc deficiency are frequent colds and infections. Zinc will stimulate your body to produce immune boosting antibodies (this is why...