Once you decide to clean up your lifestyle in every way, shape, and form, it can feel overwhelming! There are so many different foods, soaps, drinks, moisturizers, etc., to choose from. Since many of you have asked which brands and companies I trust, websites I use, and skincare products I recommend, I decided to create … Continue reading My Favorite Online Grocery Platforms
When I did a complete 180 of my diet about two years ago, it was mostly because I learned this simple (yet surprisingly not well-known) fact: The human body can run on one of two energy sources: sugar or fat. Which is better? After brief consideration of some more facts, I'll let you be the … Continue reading Transform Your Body into a Fat-adapted, Fat-burning Powerhouse
After my recent post "Eat Toxin-Free Processed Foods," a loyal follower commented, "Have been loving reading these, but it’s definitely a little daunting! I feel like I don’t have the time money or energy to do everything right! (Or at least mostly right)." I could not agree with this reader more! After almost two years … Continue reading 3 Biohacks that Yield Radical Results
When you grocery shop for processed foods, are you constantly looking at ingredient labels before you add items to your cart? If your answer is "no," this post is an especially important one for you! First, the most important question: Why are toxins in processed foods...toxic? This article by psr.org (Physicians for Social Responsibility) puts … Continue reading Eat Toxin-free Processed Foods
Since writing this blog, I've put myself in the spotlight. Now, more than ever, people comment on my eating, drinking, exercising, and lifestyle habits. Don't get me wrong--I somewhat expected this to happen and am open to all questions and commentary! I don't love being the center of attention in any situation, so it has … Continue reading The Bliss of 80-20
Before you freak out and stop reading, understand that by "cook" I really mean "prepare." If you're like me, you don't consider yourself a chef by any means. But, one biohacking principle that is important to understand right off the bat is this: The only food you can truly trust is that which you prepare … Continue reading Just. Cook.
The Health Benefits of Coffee If you're like me, you always look forward to those first sips of your morning brew...possibly more than you look forward to anything else you'll consume the remainder of the day! No matter how hot or cold it is or how alert or exhausted I am, my morning coffee never … Continue reading Clean up your Coffee
"Energy" and "Protein" bars are marketed as "healthy," but they're usually not! Food conglomerates have (unsurprisingly) taken advantage of our grab-n-go culture. Convenience is key in this fast-paced world, but nutrient-dense, healthy choices are often lost in the shuffle. Before buying/eating something, I often ask myself, "Would my great grandmother recognize this?" If the answer … Continue reading Beware of (Most!) Bars
