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The Best Snacks for Active Days—Portable and Energy-Packed Snacks to Fuel Your Outdoor Adventure
Weight Loss, Outdoors, Gut Health Megan Barefoot Weight Loss, Outdoors, Gut Health Megan Barefoot

The Best Snacks for Active Days—Portable and Energy-Packed Snacks to Fuel Your Outdoor Adventure

When you're active outdoors—especially in the summer heat—your body needs more than just water and willpower to thrive. The right snacks can stabilize blood sugar, support hydration, and keep your energy levels steady, while the wrong ones can leave you sluggish and dehydrated. In this blog, you’ll learn what to pack to fuel your adventures the smart way, including the best sources of hydration, protein, healthy fats, and natural carbohydrates. Plus, don’t miss the two bonus recipes at the end: a delicious no-bake Dark Chocolate, Sour Cherry & Coconut Granola Bar and a refreshing homemade electrolyte water to keep you energized and nourished all summer long!

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Ready to Feel Recharged? How Moving More Can Maximize Your Spring Detox
Weight Loss, Cleansing Megan Barefoot Weight Loss, Cleansing Megan Barefoot

Ready to Feel Recharged? How Moving More Can Maximize Your Spring Detox

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your body and mind. While nourishing foods are key, movement plays a vital role in supporting your body’s natural detox process. Discover how mindful movement can boost circulation, stimulate your lymphatic system, and enhance your spring cleanse for renewed energy and vitality. Ready to spring into wellness? Let’s get moving!

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Transit Time Talk - Are you Pooping Enough?

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.

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Sunshine or Bust!

Sunshine or Bust!

Sunshine, Happiness and Rainbows Everywhere!

I don’t know about you, but I am SUPER excited about the longer days! I find it easier to wake up in the morning and my energy levels are much improved. Is this a spring thing? An anticipation of warmer summer days or is there more to this phenomenon? It’s actually a brain thing. Sunlight stimulates your brain and does more for your health than you may guess.

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Are you Craving Movement?

Are you Craving Movement?

Is your body asking for movement?

It’s spring!! The weather is improving and we have been cooped up all winter trying to stay warm. I can feel the urge to get outside and get some sun! How about you? Stress, hard work, and lots of thinking create tension in the body, which can lead to chronic aches, tightness, and constipation. Many people try to alleviate these symptoms with alcohol and sugar, which ultimately worsen their unease and anesthetize the body. Exercise is a great way to release built up physical tension.

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