Hello, my holiday party animals! For those of us who indulge in the whole Santa cause, we know that Santa has a mean sweet tooth. And who can blame him with all the fresh baked cookies left out by the Christmas tree—not to mention the copious amounts of homemade treats to be found at every […]

  Who said anti-inflammatory recipes had to be boring? I say, they can be a seasonal delight! Between party hors d’oeuvres, celebratory cocktails and oh-so-tempting sugary sweets, the holidays can do a number on your digestion and immune system. Well, nothing soothes your soul (and your gut!) like anti-inflammatory recipes that are versions of your […]

In the spirit of this month’s theme of Clean Eating, I’m diving deep into the power of plant-based protein sources! Now, I know the subject of plant-based protein sources vs. animal protein can be a little touchy for some, but I’m here to tell you—you can have your veggies… and protein too. Americans love protein. […]

It’s that magical time of year once again, my Plante Lifers! Yep, Pumpkin Spice Latte season at Starbucks. The good ole’ PSL has a somewhat mystical quality surrounding it. Coffee lovers go nuts for it, but I’ll be honest, I’m not a fan. (like you’d expect anything else!) Now, I love me some pumpkin + […]

Hello, my healthy hotties! Last week, we talked about one of my favorite detoxification rituals: sweatin’ out toxins. Our bodies need to detox regularly in order to eliminate those harmful elements and keep our systems functioning optimally—and I’ve found a new, relaxing way to do this: at an “urban” sweat lodge. If you’re thinking a […]

Today, we’re talking about exercise for brain health. Now, there are SO MANY benefits to maintaining a regular exercise regime, and the most obvious is your physical appearance. It’s definitely the one people think of first. But today, I want to explore the ways that physical movement affects your mental health because it’s super important. […]

Ready for a delicious, easy chia seed pudding recipe? Let’s go! Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia! Please tell me I’m not the only one who remembers those cute little terra-cotta creatures that would grow lush green “fur” when watered? Well, chia seeds have recently become way more famous for their health benefits than their former glory as infomercial pets. […]

Let me guess- you’ve had a time in your life where you’ve gotten sick at the last minute and needed some quick natural home cold remedies. The good news is that the more you get in tune with your body, the easier it will be to prevent catching a cold in the first place. Maintaining […]

Okay, I know a big issue for so many of us is making time in the mornings to eat a healthy, energy boosting breakfast that doesn’t take an hour—and isn’t the grab and go bagel or pastry that will bust your gut and sap your energy an hour later! With that in mind, I want […]

Hello my Saucy Spring Beauties! Well the sun is shining, and I’m finally coming out of hibernation! And just in time for the holiday weekend—which means BBQ’s, beach and booze. But before you head off to Happy Hour with your friends, check out my tips to help you plan ahead to have a healthy celebration. […]