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Grilling Veggies to Perfection: A How-To Guide for a Healthy Summer
Healthy summer eating can be simple! - We all know that summer is the perfect season to fire up the grill and enjoy the delicious, smoky flavors that come with outdoor cooking. Most of us likely associate the grill with meats, but vegetables can also be grilled to perfection, offering a healthy and flavorful addition to your meals. In this blog, we'll walk you through the how-to of grilling vegetables and share an easy recipe to get you started.
Harnessing the Power of Probiotics and Prebiotics for Gut Health
In the fascinating world of gut health, probiotics and prebiotics stand as mighty allies, working in harmony to support our digestive system and overall well-being. In this blog, we'll delve into the remarkable benefits of probiotics and prebiotics, explore how to incorporate them into your diet, and unlock the secrets to nurturing a thriving gut microbiome.
Cholesterol – The Good, The Bad, The Awesome?
March The Month of Myth Busting – Is Cholesterol Bad? - This month No Shoes Nutrition is exploring dietary myths and the first myth we want to debunk is the worry around dietary cholesterol. Let’s talk about cholesterol - why we have it, what it’s good for and when we should worry about cholesterol levels.
How Do I get My Kids to Eat Healthier?
Family Friendly Health Tips - Meghan Prescott and I have been asking our followers to send in questions about their nutrition concerns. This was a question I wanted to follow up on a bit more because I hear this from parents all the time. I know each family has their food struggles so here are some tips to help work around the past and move into a healthier future.
Are You Making Good Choices?
The Choice is Yours! Making good choices can be really challenging. Life gets busy, stress levels rise, and the easiest thing to do is to hit the drive-thru or skip the dishes. The great thing is, the choice is yours!
Should We Change Our Diet With The Seasons?
Should We Change Our Diet With The Seasons? The seasons are changing. Leaves are falling, the air is getting a chill and it’s even raining with the threat of snow this morning. It makes me begin to think about preparing for the coming winter. I took the winter jackets out of storage, spent a half hour switching out sandals for winter boots and packed up the shorts and tanks to replace with the woolies. All of this got me thinking… should I also be shifting my diet to prepare for the winter.
The Leaky Gut Solution - Part Two
Last week we started with a discussion on what Leaky Gut was and what might be at the root of why it happens. This week we need to look at the solutions.
Tips to Spring Clean Your Body!
Spring Forward with 5 Tips for a Gentle Detox - Spring is coming! In Alberta we are firmly planted in the spring of deception after hitting 18 degrees yesterday in Calgary! The parks were booming this weekend, and everyone is eager to get outside in the beautiful weather, especially after the year we’ve had! Spring is a time of renewal for the earth as the trees begin to bud, sap begins to flow, and flowers start to peek out of the ground with their fresh green shoots. Spring is also an excellent time for us to do a renewal of our own, and a great way to start that is to do a gentle body detox.
Reset with Results – Start the New Year Better
When will it be the right time to change? - What does the New Year mean to you? Maybe you sit down and set goals or get focused on what you want to achieve in the coming year. Maybe you re-evaluate your life and what you have accomplished in the past year. For 2021, I have heard many people talking about getting back on track after the train wreck of 2020.
Entrepreneurial Energy – How to Generate More!
Big Business Energy Busts - As a business owner and entrepreneur, I know firsthand what it takes to get a business up and running and the energy it takes to keep that business moving in the forward direction. Most of us here in Calgary were feeling the downturn of our local economy well before the beginning of 2020 and then shortly there after we shocked into a new reality with the onslaught of COVID-19. Stress is one of the partners in many of our businesses as we need to pivot, roll with the punches and use creativity.
Transit Time Talk - Are you Pooping Enough?
How Much Time Should It Take? - Are you Moving Fast Enough?
I did a little experiment. I ate some foods that would indicate how long things take to move through my body. This is called my transit time. The time it takes food to travel from my taste buds to the toilet. I was curious; would my dinner show up after breakfast? Would it take longer? I was fascinated to find out I had an almost 48-hour transit time! The slowest on the range of what is considered normal and for my goals, not at all optimal.
Am I Crazy? Candida Cleansing While Quarantined
Ever Thought Candida Might be Your Problem? - Being stuck in my house, eating (okay, I’m going to admit it) less than 100% nutritious foods, I have been once again forced to come to terms with a flare-up of candida. Have you heard of it?
COVID Is Here! Immune Support Part Two
Are there foods that can Strengthen My Immune System?
Last week we talked about what we needed to watch out for, what we needed to support our immune system with lifestyle-wise. What about the foods we eat? Did you know there are several foods that can support a healthy immune system response and help your body fight a good fight against viruses and bacteria including the presently dreaded COVID-19?
Your Kids are Home – What do you feed them?
Want to Live Longer? Specific Foods to Add as You Age.
Here’s the Specifics on How to Live WELL Longer! - If you are ready to take some specific steps to ensure you are aging as well as you can, nutrition can play a BIG role in your energy levels, how well you digest and assimilate the foods you are eating to ensure your muscles, bones, and body systems are getting what they need so you can perform optimally each day.
Want to Live Longer? Here's What You Need!
Live Longer AND Live Well Longer - There is a misconception out there that our health has improved because we are living longer. If you look at the statistics for Canada in 1970 the average lifespan was almost 73 years and as of 2019, that number has risen to 80 years for males and 84 years for females. But the question must be asked, are we living WELL longer?
Prebiotic vs. Probiotics – Do I need to buy both?
Probiotic vs. Probiotic - Have you heard about probiotics? These microbes are mostly found in your large intestine and are live bacteria and yeasts that are not only good for you but essential.
Are you Crazy for Keto?
Keto Cool or Keto Crazy?
If there is one topic, I get the most questions about its keto. What is keto? Who is it good for? Do you think it might work for me? How do I start keto? I’m trying keto but I’m not feeling that well, am I doing something wrong? How many carbs can I eat? How much fat should I be eating? The questions keep coming and coming. I have finally decided to offer a solution!
Ginger - The Root That Can Do It All
Is Your Tongue Telling You Something?
Cracks or Red or Pink or White
Have you ever looked at your tongue? I mean really looked and inspected it? I have discovered over the past few years that your tongue can tell you a lot about your health. The mouth is the entrance point for many things; the air you breathe, the food you eat and lots of little bacteria and microbes. These are all important for our health and by looking in your mouth and inspecting your tongue you can learn some important things your body might be trying to tell you.
Blog Post Archive
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September 2024
- Sep 30, 2024 A Seasonal Fall Harvest Guide: Eating with the Seasons
- Sep 23, 2024 Optimizing Cognition, Sleep, and Stress Through Nutrition: A Holistic Approach
- Sep 9, 2024 Snack Smart: Power Up Your Kids with Nutrient-Packed After-School Fuel
- Sep 2, 2024 Back to school: The Epic Lunch Struggles Continue!
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August 2024
- Aug 26, 2024 Fall Back Into Health: 10 Effortless Resets to Reclaim Your Wellness
- Aug 19, 2024 Understanding Parasite Symptoms: A Holistic Approach and the Reality in North America
- Aug 5, 2024 Understanding Gut Health: The Key to Overall Wellness
- Aug 5, 2024 Is a Plant-Based Diet Right for Everyone? Exploring the Benefits of Including Animal Foods
- July 2024
- June 2024
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May 2024
- May 27, 2024 The Power of Mindful Eating: How Enjoying Meals Without Distractions Benefits Mental and Gut Health
- May 20, 2024 Mental Wellness Awareness: Eating for Anxiety
- May 13, 2024 Mindful Eating: Are you Ready to Savor the Flavor of Every Bite?
- May 6, 2024 Overcoming Bloating and Discomfort: Tips for Getting Started
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April 2024
- Apr 29, 2024 The Power of Anti-Inflammatory Eating: A Guide to Boosting Health and Vitality
- Apr 22, 2024 Nourish Your Gut with Herbal Tea: Discover the Health Benefits and Top Blends
- Apr 15, 2024 Time to Spring Clean! Can you do it Toxin Free?
- Apr 8, 2024 Embracing Spring: Seasonal Eating for Vibrant Gut Health
- Apr 1, 2024 The Power of Detoxifying Foods: Nourishing Your Body for Optimal Health
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March 2024
- Mar 25, 2024 Embracing Inclusion Diets: A Shift from Restriction to Abundance
- Mar 18, 2024 Harnessing the Power of Probiotics and Prebiotics for Gut Health
- Mar 11, 2024 Exploring the Gut-Lymph Connection: Understanding the Link Between Gut Health and Lymphatic System
- Mar 4, 2024 Heart-Healthy and Simple Fitness Tips for Beginners
- February 2024
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January 2024
- Jan 22, 2024 Are you Hungry or Dehydrated? Here are your Winter Hydration Tips!
- Jan 15, 2024 Winter Wellness: Our Favorite Nutrient-Rich Recipe
- Jan 8, 2024 Nourishing Resolutions: 2024 Here We Come!!
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
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August 2023
- Aug 7, 2023 Hosting the Perfect Healthy Summer BBQ
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July 2023
- Jul 31, 2023 Unraveling the Beef: Debunking Meat Myths and Separating Fact from Fiction
- Jul 24, 2023 Fueling Your Summer Road Trip
- Jul 17, 2023 Mindful Eating for Optimal Digestion
- Jul 10, 2023 Camp Food Conundrum - Can I Eat Healthy While Camping?
- May 2023
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April 2023
- Apr 10, 2023 Antioxidant April – The Power of Phytonutrients
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March 2023
- Mar 6, 2023 Cholesterol – The Good, The Bad, The Awesome?
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February 2023
- Feb 27, 2023 Do You Eat Away the Winter Blues?
- Feb 20, 2023 How to Beat the Winter Blues - Recipe Included!
- Feb 13, 2023 Feel Good February
- Feb 6, 2023 February Is About Love - What About Self-Love Through Nutrition?
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January 2023
- Jan 30, 2023 Is it Time To Make a Change? Read This First!
- Jan 23, 2023 Jumpstart January with a Resolution - Do Resolutions Work?
- Jan 16, 2023 Dry January – Yea or Nay??
- Jan 9, 2023 It's January Let's Jump Into Movement
- Jan 2, 2023 New Year - Resolution or Jumpstart?
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October 2022
- Oct 10, 2022 Hating Your Current Diet? - Don't Miss This!!
- Oct 3, 2022 Do You Love the Newest Diet Craze? - Read This!!
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September 2022
- Sep 26, 2022 Here we Grow Again!!
- Sep 19, 2022 What is Stress Doing to You?
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February 2022
- Feb 28, 2022 How Do I get My Kids to Eat Healthier?
- Feb 22, 2022 February Feelings - How Far Have You Come?
- Feb 14, 2022 From Our Hearts to yours: Happy Valentine’s Day
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November 2021
- Nov 22, 2021 Eating Fresh and Local: Modern Hunter-Gathering
- Nov 15, 2021 The Challenge to Staying Healthy
- Nov 8, 2021 Are You Making Good Choices?
- Nov 1, 2021 Should We Change Our Diet With The Seasons?
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May 2021
- May 31, 2021 How to Get your Groove back:
- May 24, 2021 The Leaky Gut Solution - Part Two
- May 17, 2021 Are Your Guts Leaky? Let's Find Out Why!
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March 2021
- Mar 16, 2021 Tips to Spring Clean Your Body!
- Mar 1, 2021 How DUMB are your GOALS?
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January 2021
- Jan 11, 2021 Thriving In Our Winter of Discontent
- Jan 4, 2021 Reset with Results – Start the New Year Better
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November 2020
- Nov 30, 2020 Entrepreneurial Energy – How to Generate More!
- Nov 23, 2020 A New Era – No Shoes is Expanding Again
- September 2020
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August 2020
- Aug 17, 2020 Motivation – Where oh Where Have You Gone?
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July 2020
- Jul 27, 2020 Transit Time Talk - Are you Pooping Enough?
- Jul 20, 2020 Keto - The Weight Loss Wonder
- Jul 16, 2020 Furious and Frustrate? How to eat for Calm?
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April 2020
- Apr 27, 2020 Candida Cleansing In a Crisis
- Apr 20, 2020 Am I Crazy? Candida Cleansing While Quarantined
- Apr 13, 2020 COVID Is Here! Immune Support Part Two
- Apr 6, 2020 COVID is Here! Is your Immune System Ready?
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March 2020
- Mar 31, 2020 COVID 19, Self-Isolation, Quarantine – How Are You Coping?
- Mar 17, 2020 Your Kids are Home – What do you feed them?
- Mar 2, 2020 Are you Struggling to Maintain Weight Loss? Here's Why!
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February 2020
- Feb 24, 2020 Want to Live Longer? Specific Foods to Add as You Age.
- Feb 18, 2020 Want to Live Longer? Here's What You Need!
- Feb 10, 2020 Prebiotic vs. Probiotics – Do I need to buy both?
- Feb 3, 2020 Thirsty? Why not try a Switchel?
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January 2020
- Jan 27, 2020 Can you see it? Where will you be NEXT January?
- Jan 13, 2020 No Shoes Nutrition & Practical Nutrition In 2020
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December 2019
- Dec 30, 2019 Happy New Year!!
- Dec 16, 2019 Hibiscus – Not Just A Beautiful Flower
- Dec 9, 2019 Are you Crazy for Keto?
- Dec 2, 2019 Ginger - The Root That Can Do It All
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November 2019
- Nov 25, 2019 Are You Ready For The Holiday Food?
- Nov 18, 2019 Is Your Tongue Telling You Something?
- Nov 12, 2019 Autophagy – To Eat Thy Self
- Nov 4, 2019 The Sleep Review – Could I Keep Up?
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October 2019
- Oct 23, 2019 The Challenge of Sleep – A Sleep Challenge
- Oct 14, 2019 A Thanksgiving Tribute
- Oct 7, 2019 From Tummy Trouble to Glorious Guts
- September 2019
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August 2019
- Aug 26, 2019 It’s Back to School: Time to Make the Lunches
- Aug 19, 2019 Sauerkraut: Real and Raw
- Aug 14, 2019 Are you Drinking Too Much Coffee? Find out here!
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July 2019
- Jul 29, 2019 Is today your day one?
- Jul 22, 2019 What's Up With Dairy and Wheat?
- Jul 15, 2019 Bugs in Your Belly?? Read this!
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June 2019
- Jun 24, 2019 Candida, Here's What You Need To Know.
- Jun 17, 2019 Are you Dealing With Inflammation?
- Jun 10, 2019 Is Tracking Your Food A Good Idea?
- Jun 4, 2019 Ready to get Healthy? Don't know where to start?
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May 2019
- May 27, 2019 Can this Root Rid You of Stress Effects?
- May 20, 2019 Are you Addicted to Sugar? Find Out Today!
- May 13, 2019 Ready to Feel Renewed? More Energy For All!!
- May 6, 2019 Stressed? Adrenal Fatigue Continued...
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April 2019
- Apr 29, 2019 Are You Tired? Wanna Know Why?
- Apr 23, 2019 The Sweet Truth about Honey
- Apr 15, 2019 Alleviate Your Allergies
- Apr 8, 2019 Muscle Mania!
- Apr 1, 2019 Sunshine or Bust!
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March 2019
- Mar 25, 2019 Are you Craving Movement?
- Mar 18, 2019 Are you Shopping Healthy?
- Mar 11, 2019 Summer is COMING!! Are you READY??
- Mar 4, 2019 Does anyone eat together as a family anymore??
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February 2019
- Feb 25, 2019 The Highs and Lows of Cholesterol – What you should know!
- Feb 11, 2019 Foods that Can Make You Go Hmmm….
- Feb 4, 2019 Have You Fallen Off the Wagon??
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January 2019
- Jan 28, 2019 Healthy Swaps
- Jan 21, 2019 New Year - New Food
- Jan 14, 2019 Did You Resolve to the Same Resolution Again this Year?
- Jan 7, 2019 Thank You - From No Shoes Nutrition
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December 2018
- Dec 17, 2018 Holiday Stress - Is it Adrenal Fatigue?
- Dec 10, 2018 Are Your Gifts Sustainable this Season?
- Dec 3, 2018 Do You Work Shifts? Try These Nutrition Tips!
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November 2018
- Nov 26, 2018 Hungover? Here’s some Natural Nutrition to Help!
- Nov 19, 2018 Having Trouble Sleeping? Here's Some Foods To Help!
- Nov 12, 2018 An Addition to the No Shoes Team
- Nov 5, 2018 Could your Diet be Making you Stink?
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October 2018
- Oct 29, 2018 Feel your Feelings to End Emotional Eating
- Oct 22, 2018 Are you Magnesium Deficient?
- Oct 15, 2018 How Many Carbs Do I Need?
- Oct 8, 2018 Are you Allergic or Intolerant?
- Oct 1, 2018 The Myth of "Fresh" Food
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September 2018
- Sep 24, 2018 Are you Getting your Gut Bugs?
- Sep 17, 2018 Phyto whats? In Where? And Why?
- Sep 10, 2018 Tis The Season!!
- Sep 3, 2018 Is Your Blood Pressure Rising??
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August 2018
- Aug 20, 2018 Can Drinking Tea Make you Healthier?
- Aug 13, 2018 Is Too Much Stress Making You Tired, Hungry and Fat?
- Aug 6, 2018 The Art of Oil Pulling
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July 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 Do You Have An "itis"?
- Jul 23, 2018 12 Steps to Better Health - Start TODAY!!
- Jul 16, 2018 What's Your Why?
- Jul 9, 2018 Eat Yeast? Are you Serious?
- Jul 2, 2018 How Are You Spending Your Calories?
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June 2018
- Jun 25, 2018 Want More Energy? - 5 Nutrients You Can Add Today!!
- Jun 18, 2018 Fiber - A BIG BAD F-word!!
- Jun 11, 2018 Protein and Weight Loss - What you need to Know!
- Jun 4, 2018 How to Make your DREAM come True!
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May 2018
- May 28, 2018 Bone Broth - Is it worth all the hype?
- May 14, 2018 Love Your Guts - Eat Fermented Foods!
- May 7, 2018 Traditional Diets
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April 2018
- Apr 30, 2018 Fasting, Is it for You?
- Apr 23, 2018 Deconstructing Cravings
- Apr 16, 2018 The Great Vitamin D Debate!!
- Apr 9, 2018 The Incredible Kale!!
- Apr 2, 2018 Could it be Adrenal Fatigue?
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March 2018
- Mar 26, 2018 Can Mindful Eating Change your Health?
- Mar 19, 2018 Eat Veggies - Kill the Cravings
- Mar 12, 2018 Seven Ways to Boost Your Brain Power
- Mar 5, 2018 The Importance of Goals and Having a Vision for Transformation
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February 2018
- Feb 26, 2018 How to Avoid Exercise Injuries
- Feb 19, 2018 Exercise and Metabolism
- Feb 12, 2018 The Benefits of Exercise
- Feb 5, 2018 Exercise Tips for Busy People
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January 2018
- Jan 29, 2018 Water
- Jan 22, 2018 Resolution Check In
- Jan 15, 2018 Juicing - What's to know?
- Jan 8, 2018 Cleanses and Detoxes
- Jan 1, 2018 January 1st - Happy New Year!!
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December 2017
- Dec 31, 2017 Day Thirty-One - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 30, 2017 Day Thirty - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 30, 2017 Day Twenty-Nine - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 28, 2017 Day Twenty-Eight - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 27, 2017 Day Twenty-Seven - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 26, 2017 Day Twenty-Six - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 25, 2017 Day Twenty-Five - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 24, 2017 Day Twenty-Four - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 23, 2017 Day Twenty-Three - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 22, 2017 Day Twenty-Two - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 21, 2017 Day Twenty-One - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 20, 2017 Day Twenty - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 19, 2017 Day Nineteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 18, 2017 Day Eighteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 17, 2017 Day Seventeen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 16, 2017 Day Sixteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 15, 2017 Day Fifteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 14, 2017 Day Fourteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 13, 2017 Day Thirteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 12, 2017 Day Twelve - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 11, 2017 Day Eleven - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 10, 2017 Day Ten - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 9, 2017 Day Nine - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 8, 2017 Day Eight - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 7, 2017 Day Seven - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 6, 2017 Day Six - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 5, 2017 Day Five - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 4, 2017 Day Four - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 3, 2017 Day Three - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 2, 2017 Day Two - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec 1, 2017 Day One - Holiday Health Challenge
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November 2017
- Nov 27, 2017 What's all the Hype about Pumpkin Spice
- Nov 22, 2017 Holiday Health Challenge - Introduction
- Nov 13, 2017 The Benefits of Raw Chocolate
- Nov 6, 2017 Christmas Healthy Gift Guide
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October 2017
- Oct 30, 2017 Why is Everyone Eating Avocados?
- Oct 24, 2017 Should I Be Buying Organic?
- Oct 17, 2017 Welcome to My New Website!