I am a lover of all things coffee. When I first made the transition to paleo, it was not easy to say goodbye to my beloved creamers and lattes. When I stumbled upon this recipe last winter, it instantly became a favorite. This non-dairy, creamy peppermint mocha is easy to make and absolutely delicious! Hope it makes your January Monday a little brighter! INGREDIENTS 1 shot of your favorite espresso (or 2 c. strong coffee) 2/3 cup coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk, heate

It’s impossible to peruse today’s health and wellness research without coming across the words: intermittent fasting. This approach to eating seems to have completely taken off in the “wellness world”, especially for people whose main goal is body fat loss. Settle in with a large glass of water, (that I know you’re drinking after last week’s post), and join me as we explore exactly what intermittent fasting entails. Why are people incorporating this into their weight loss pla

This recipe had me at the words: ONE PAN. Virtually no clean-up is all this mama needed to hear. The mango really adds to the flavor of the chicken and veggies, even the next day. This vegetable-loaded recipe was even a crowd-pleaser for the toddlers in my house. All of you January Whole30-ers, this one's for you. Ingredients 5-6 skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat 4 cups broccoli florets 3 red bell peppers, cored and sliced into strips 5 carrots, sliced Mango Ter

Each client I work with has a unique primary goal. Many are trying lose weight. Some are looking to change their body composition, and others seek to maintain their weight, while improving their strength. While their desired destinations differ, they all travel one similar roadway along their journeys; that roadway being hydration. They each have a daily hydration goal to hit. WHY have I placed such an importance on water? Water is essential for optimal brain and organ functi

Middle-Eastern food easily makes it into my top 5 favorite foods of all time. In Detroit, where I was raised, Middle-Eastern restaurants exist on every corner. Charleston provides so much in terms of charm, scenery, and definitely delicious food--but Middle-Eastern food, in particular, is very hard to come by in the Holy City. This recipe helps tide me over until the next time I make it back home. And why not add a “skinny” spin on it?! This pairs nicely with basmati rice or

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil 1 pound ground turkey 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), chopped 2 pitted medjool dates (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes) 1 14.5 ounce can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons curry powder ¼ cup canned coconut milk 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 3 large sweet potatoes Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Chop the ends off of the

This recipe is one of my absolute favorites! If you know me well, you know coffee is near and dear to my heart. Lattes have always been for a special occasion, but now that I have a recipe I can make at home, the special occasion may just be sitting in the afternoon car pickup and powering through an evening with my toddlers. This PSL is paleo, vegan, and dairy-free. It also has wayyy less sugar than the lattes you'll find at a coffee shop. Hope you enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 2 C. h

Who needs cheese when you have this cheese-less chicken parm dupe? I promise you: you will not miss the cheese in this! We love pairing this with something green (either a big salad or green beans) and sometimes even add whole wheat pasta if we are looking to make it extra hearty. Hope you enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 4 chicken breasts (mine equated to about 3 lbs) 1 c. almond flour 1/4 c. coconut flour 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/