Kale Avocado Pantry Salad for One

Kale Avocado Pantry Salad for One

I came up with this recipe when I found myself hungry, craving greens, and with a nearly empty fridge. I call this a Kale Avocado Pantry Salad because all of the ingredients, with the exception of the kale and avocado, are my pantry staples. Salads don't have to be complicated or take a long time to prepare. With a pantry stocked with healthy essentials, you can create a simple, quick, and delicious salad with only two ingredients that need to be purchased ahead of time.

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Should You Go Gluten-Free?

Should You Go Gluten-Free?

You may have noticed that "gluten-free" has become quite the buzz word lately. Maybe you've seen gluten-free products pop up on the shelves at the grocery store, gluten-free items listed on restaurant menus, or maybe someone you know has told you that they're on a gluten-free diet. But are you still confused about what gluten is and why it's such a big deal? Are you wondering if you should avoid it too?

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Protein-Packed Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Protein-Packed Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

This is what I've been eating frequently these last couple of weeks and it keeps me full for HOURS. It all started with my discovery of Ancient Harvest Quinoa Flakes during a search at the health food store for a "fast food" dinner one rushed evening. My breakfast quinoa bowl is now one of my new go-to "fast & easy" snack/meal staples and provides me with the perfect opportunity to enjoy all of my favorite toppings in one bowl. See that gooey clump of deliciousness melting in the center? Ooh baby. That, my friend, is sunflower seed butter. Incredible.

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5 Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling

5 Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling

Do you find that after you come home from a business trip or a vacation, your pants feel a wee bit snug compared to when you left? Do you find it difficult to stay on track with your healthy habits when you're on the road? 

If you're a frequent traveler, check out my top 5 suggestions for preventing or minimizing the expansion of your waistline while you're away from home.

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Recap: IIN Conference in Long Beach

Recap: IIN Conference in Long Beach

The weekend after my last day of work, I attended a two-day conference in Long Beach, CA hosted by my health coaching program, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). There were thousands (I've heard anywhere between 3,000 and 5,000!) of IIN students, graduates, staff, teachers and guests in attendance. I felt inspired to be in the presence of so many incredible health coaches and healers who have not only transformed their own lives but are transforming the lives of others as well.

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