Avocado Pie Recipe
Avocado Pie CRUST (GRAIN-FREE) 1 3/4 cup almonds 1/2 cup walnuts 1 1/2 cup dates, pitted 1/2 tsp vanilla extract FILLING 3-4 ripe avocados (3 large; 4 medium-sized) 1 cup raw cacao powder 1 cup honey 1/3 cup coconut oil 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp vanilla extract Optional- coconut cool whip for topping for dairy-free […]
What to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
What to look for in a Prenatal Vitamin…and why it’s important Although nothing can replace a solid diet, as you should be getting your nutrients via food-source, a good multivitamin is always recommended pre-during-post pregnancy. Since prenatal vitamins are typically packed with tons of extra nutrients, many women choose to take these year-round whether they […]
Octopamine- The Legal Ephedra Alternative
Octopamine: The Legal Ephedra Alternative Ephedrine was the highly effective weight loss supplement that took the world by storm. Derived from the Chinese herb Ephedra, it’s ability to increase rates of burning fat as well as heat expenditure, and metabolism made it incredibly popular as a supplement. However, after several people died from the side […]
Whole Foods Nutrition- A Bodybuilders Guide
When you start to talk about whole foods, most guys have no clue what you are going on about, probably mistaking you for another one of those raw vegans… If I rather told you that whole food nutrition is what fuelled the beasts of the golden era of bodybuilding such as Vince Gironda, Larry Scott, […]
No Excuses
At one point or another (or a million), everyone makes some sort of excuse or justification for why they can’t stick to a plan. “Too tired.” “No food prepped.” “In a rush.” “Have an appointment.” The list is endless! Fast forward to days like today, when your toddler is sick—throwing up, unable to sleep, helpless, […]
The New Mom Identity Crisis
If you’re like me, and have the absolute pleasure of being a stay at home mom (or SAHM, as the internet likes to call it), then you know how as rewarding of a job it is, it can be equally as challenging. I am the last person you’ll ever find to complain about something that’s […]