This simple salad is packed with nutrients and flavor. It’s also a really simple way to get those important healthy fats into your diet. Most recently I made this for the Balance & Thrive book club and it was a big hit! Simply combine: Spinach, washed and chopped Strawberries, sliced Mushrooms, sliced Red onion, thinly sliced Almonds, shaved or thinly …
Today I was craving something to satisfy my sweet tooth, and I knew exactly what would do the trick. I love, love, love these Banana Balls. They are sweet and refreshing (and sort of taste like a banana split!). They are one of my favorite recipes, and so quick and easy to whip up! Banana Balls 1/3 c maple syrup …
I was talking with one of the Total You Cleanse participants today, and she was sharing about feeling conflicted with her participation in the program. She asked if it would be okay to focus on a few specifics things instead of following the program in its entirety. Absofreakinlutely! I validated her thoughts and feelings and welcomed the opportunity to customize …
I was at Whole Foods and I had the thought “it must be lucky to drink fresh coconut water in the new year” so I bought one…and pomegranates make a regular appearance in our house this time of year. I was so excited to enjoy this smoothie and while it wasn’t pretty (red pomegranates and green greens not the best …
Balance & Thrive is all about finding balance so that you can thrive in your life. Finding balance is health and indulgence. Finding balance prioritizes simplicity. Finding balance is fun. Our New Years day smoothie was a perfect example of balance – packed full of healthy nutrients and superfoods garnished with a little bacon indulge. Mark was pleasantly surprised by the …
Maca. Ever heard of it? Not all that long ago, we hadn’t either. But, it’s not all that new. Maca has been grown and used for the past 3,000 years in central Peru, in the high plateaus of the Andes mountains. Locals used it to increase fertility in their livestock. There are countless health benefits of this superfood! It is similar …
You need a break. Everyone needs a break sometimes; it’s up to you to take it. It’s so easy to get caught up in the routine of it all. You are a creature of habit because you are human. This is why you need a break, and now is the time. Here is the program that will help you do …
I love beets, they top my list of favorite foods. I love the vibrant color, even if it stains a bit. I love that you can lightly saute the tops or toss them raw into a salad or smoothie, using all of the beet parts. I love the health benefits (from detoxing to fertility boosting). And I absolutely love the …
Every time I open my web browser there is a new list out of the top performing “super” foods. One day it’s wild caught salmon, the next it’s watercress, then it’s blueberries…the list goes on and on and on. Then there is the added confusion of supplements and superfood products marketed with fantastic promises of quick fixes to save us …
Have you ever forgotten your phone and felt instant panic? Or you hear that ping to let you know you received a text, email, or Tweet and you just can’t resist the urge to check what’s going on? (seriously it just happened to me – FB notification and I had to look). Do you ever have a day where you …
