Where are you when it comes to breakfast? Are you eating a meal fit for a King or do you skip breakfast altogether? No matter where you fall on this spectrum, one thing is for sure; traditional breakfast foods like cereal and pastries are not the healthiest choice. By far one of the biggest mistakes …
How to stop waiting and start living during a pandemic
Are you in a holding pattern? Maybe it feels like you’re in the Twilight Zone? During my last appointment with Dr. J, my psychologist, I confirmed that I was handling things better than expected. We talked about my mindset, and she encouraged me to share these thoughts with you all. So here we are. Another …
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Red Flags for Raw Vegans: Missing Them Could Make You Very Sick!
The Raw Vegan Diet is a great cleanse. It’s an excellent way to detox for a short period of time. For some that could be a few days, others could benefit from a few weeks. However, for those who plan to follow a Raw Vegan lifestyle for an extended period of time, say more than …
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Sitting Kills and Why We Need to Prioritize Exercise with Judy Foreman
Exercise is Medicine Have you taken your medicine today? What I’m asking is, are you exercising enough? I’m going to admit that for me, the answer was no. Eating healthy food is a habit for me; getting great sleep- easy peasy, avoiding toxins, not smoking, moderate alcohol intake, no problem! Being consistent with exercises – …
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Improve Your Gut Health with The Probiotic Kitchen by Kelli Foster
Kelli Foster is a staff writer and editor for The Kitchn, which more than twenty million people visit each month, and the author of The Probiotic Kitchen and Buddha Bowls. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, Kelli lives in New York City. Probiotics have been part of my life for a long time. Like …
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The Best Sleep Hack to Drastically Improve Every Area of Life
Don’t spend all night tossing and turning You’ll spend a third of your life in bed. You don’t want to spend it tossing and turning! So let us help you make it count with the best sleep hack ever. Whether you are going for gold, climbing the corporate ladder, or chasing toddlers – you won’t …
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Making eco-friendly choices isn’t easy but it’s always worth it!
Are electric vehicles actually eco-friendly My 13-year-old son brought up the subject as he is very aware of climate change and myths surrounding our efforts to be more environmentally friendly. After I recorded this podcast episode I began to wonder how much of an impact it would have to drive an electric vehicle. Electric Vehicles …
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13 Benefits of Green Tea PLUS how Matcha Powder compares
Green tea has more benefits than black tea because of the way they are processed. I grew up in the south where everyone served and drank black tea, usually with sugar. Even if black tea had the benefits of green tea, they would most likely be negated by the amount of sugar in the “sweet …
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Top 5 Foods to Boost Energy – with Bonus Ideas
Today’s Healthy Bite is all about eating for energy When energy stores seem low there could be any number of reasons. Illness, lack of sleep, emotional upheaval, and so forth can all cause us to be low on energy. Causes such as these require a bit more than adding energy foods, however, eating certain foods …
Episode 20 Create a lifestyle that results in more energy
Creating a lifestyle that results in more energy may mean you’ll need to take a few things off your plate. Don’t worry, when you practice some of these suggestions, you’ll find that you become more productive even though you are working less. Have you ever been trying to fall asleep but your mind keeps trying …
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Episode 19 Exercise for Energy
So, you’re looking to gain more energy. How about exercise for energy? I know it sounds counterintuitive, but it is true that exercise can create energy. Don’t get me wrong; if you do it too much or in the wrong way, it can undoubtedly drain your energy. So don’t overdo it either. There are many …
Episode 18 Eating for Energy
What are the nutritional principles you should follow if you are eating for energy? Seems simple enough, right? Just fill your diet with healthy foods! Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Ironically when we are tired, that is when we reach for the junk food. Avoid sugar if you are Eating for Energy Sugary foods and processed …
Making self-care a priority when you are alone – Part three, Episode 17
Making self-care a priority when you are alone is never easy! In the first of this three-part series on self-care, Jami and I discussed the question, “is self-care selfish?” We talked about a friend who chose me as her word of the year and what impact it had on her family. In the second episode, …
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Self Care part two: What is self care? Episode 16
What is self care? In part two we are going to answer the question, “What is self care?” Let’s talk about the nitty gritty self care that should be happening on a daily basis. Make sure to tune in as we help work out the details of what is self care, why it’s not selfish, …
Self Care Part One: Is Self Care Selfish? Episode 15 – A Healthy Bite
So, is self care selfish? That’s what we are talking about today on the podcast. My Hopelively co-administrator, Jami Amerine, author of Stolen Jesus, and creator of Sacred Grounds, Sticky Floors will be chatting with me in this three part series about self care. Listen in as we discuss the idea of taking care of …
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Episode 14 Realistic Tips for harnessing the momentum of a New Year
Can you believe that some statistics say that “New Years Resolutions” are ditched less than three weeks into the new year? Wow. I do think though resolutions, in general, are outdated. I mean, what IS a resolution? It’s merely the decision to do or not to do a particular thing. You just resolve to do …
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Five Foundation Foods for Nutrition with Danna – Episode 12 of A Healthy Bite
I met Danna at EarthFest this year, a place where I’m guaranteed to find many kindred spirits! I knew immediately when I walked by Danna’s booth that she was the kind of person I wanted to get to know. One thing I plan to pick her brain more about in the future is Traditional Chinese …
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Simple Mini Daily Detox Ideas Anyone Can Do Episode 10 of A Healthy Bite
When you hear the word “detox” does it make you cringe a little? If so, I’d like to work on changing how you think of the word detox! 1. Sleep, shoot for 8 hours. Read more about good sleep hygiene. 2. Drink plenty of water, preferably filtered. When you are dehydrated your body starts to …
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