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You may have picked up on the fact that I’m a big believer in healthy breakfasts. I truly believe it’s the most important meal of the day and research shows that by including a healthy breakfast daily you are more likely to have control over your weight, have more energy, and see an improvement in …

I’ve actually never been a big frosting girl. I mean, sure I’ll eat it, but I was never the type to grab a jar of frosting and eat it by the spoonful (let alone piling it sky-high on a cupcake). I think it’s the butter and sugar combo that would always make my tummy a …

If you’re anything like me (or most Americans), you need a cup of coffee to help wake you up. But, I don’t just drink coffee for the caffeine that helps get me moving in the morning, but I also drink it for the taste. Yep, I’m one of those that loves the taste of coffee. Coffee …

Whether my workouts are done early in the morning or later in the afternoon, I like to fuel my body with healthy carbohydrates and proteins to give me energy and stamina. Sure, there are tons of processed bars or energy products on the market that probably do well at giving you energy. However, they are also putting …

Let’s face it: there are times we’d all like to eat like a kid again; those worry-free snacks of pudding cups, Little Debbie Nutter Bars, Fruit Snacks, and a personal favorite, Jell-O. Not to say I didn’t have healthy snacks growing up, but I wasn’t as stressed or worried if I had a snack such …

People have been getting a little crazy about their energy drinks nowadays. You would think that the entire world’s population is in some kind of energy crisis! Every time I go into a convenience store or grocery store there is always some new kind of energy drink that is targeted at hard-working, active individuals who are working …

It seems like there’s always an on-going debate about eggs. Are they good for you? Do they help you lose weight or make you gain weight? Are they good or bad for your cholesterol? There’s always something with the poor egg. Well, here’s the skinny: eggs are often avoided by people who are worry about …

Okay guys, I have a recipe for you today that is sure to be a hit! Not only is it delicious, but it’s packed with protein and has only three ingredients. But before I share the recipe with you, lets talk about pancakes. I used to not be much of a pancake fan. For one, …

I remember someone telling me once that if you eat too many carrots, your skin will begin to turn orange. There are seriously times when I worry about this because I LOVE carrots and eat them almost every day. Carrot sticks, baked carrots, carrot juice; if its made out of carrots, I’m eating it! Lucky …

Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. It always amazes me how many people skip this meal and disregards it as important. The reason it is called “breakfast” is because you are breaking the fast you just had while sleeping during the night. I mean, if you think about it, you probably …