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Berry Salad With Feta Cheese And Balsamic Vinaigrette
Is there anything prettier than fresh fruit for a summer gathering? It’s just gorgeous! It makes me really happy. I love fruit. I could eat fruit all day, every day. But that’s not particularly great for my blood sugar, so I try to find ways to add in some protein and healthy fats to…
Your Core Is More Than Your Abs
Do you remember how Jay Leno used to walk up to people on the streets of NYC and ask random questions? And then the answers would be SO ridiculous and incorrect they made you cringe? Yay for showing the stupidity and ignorance of American people for entertainment. But just for fun, let’s play. “What parts…
7 Common Ingredients To Avoid In Personal Care Products
[Updated: September 23, 2020] Reading labels on food items is nothing new, but are you reading the labels on your personal care products as well? Because you should definitely be paying attention to the ingredients in your beauty, skincare, and hair care products. What You May Not Know About The Personal Care Products You…
Honey Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
Updated on November 12, 2020 Well, apparently I’ve been making Paleo stuff before I even knew Paleo was a thing. And if you’re looking for a tasty, Paleo, gluten-free salad dressing, you’re gonna love this Honey Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe! I think this started out as a marinade recipe I stumbled upon in my first…
Finding Beauty in Miscarriage – Colorful Eats Podcast
Life is funny and kinda perfect sometimes, you know? I met Caroline Potter over Black Friday weekend when I finally got over myself and joined the Beautycounter mission after putting it off for months. Little did I know that my decision would lead to the sweetest of friendships! Caroline is a fellow military spouse, nutritional therapist,…
Paleo Chicken Marsala – An Easy Crowd-Pleasing Meal
We eat Chicken Marsala on Christmas day. EVERY YEAR. My Mexican mother serves this Italian recipe that we got from our German neighbors every year without fail. And then we eat it over white rice. So. Random. But it’s DELICIOUS. It only happens on Christmas because it’s time consuming and messy … lots of…
5 Easy Ways To Make Your Meals More Nutrient Dense
After six weeks of traveling, nursing a shoulder injury, and the recent chocolate fest known as Easter, all I want to do is eat cake. To be specific, I want to eat the chocolate cake from Zoe’s Kitchen. Sorry, guys. It’s true. Even nutritional therapists want to eat a bunch of crap when they’re stressed,…
Gluten Free Migas – Super Fast!
So don’t throw away that bag of tortilla chips because there are just crumbles at the bottom — save it for this quick meal! This is a dish which is synonymous with my childhood. Surprising fact about me…my sweet mama is of Mexican heritage. I inherited her dark hair, dark eyes, and lack of…
6 Ways to Detox Your Purse and Improve Your Health
Long gone are the days of carrying a cute little clutch or one of those wallet purses on a long strap that rests on your hip like a fashion accessory. Oh no, my purse is BIG and it’s a cross between a junk drawer and a CVS pharmacy. Things I can always find in my purse?…
The Best Paleo Brownie Pie from scratch in under 30 minutes
So listen. I like chocolate. And I like brownies. Because I’m a normal person. This is just a quick and easy way to satisfy those cravings without all the grains and refined sugar. It’s also a really great thing to whip up if you have to make a quick dessert for an event or…
Hey Girl, Hey!
I’m Amanda! I’m a Pilates & Barre Master Trainer, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Managing Director with Beautycounter, recently retired military wife, and mother of two very energetic boys.
I’ve given up the unrealistic notion of being awesome at everything and embraced the idea of just keeping the important stuff well balanced.
My life is not nearly as cool as my Pinterest boards, you guys. But I do try to live a healthy life and make better choices for my family. If you have any interest in doing the same, please stick around! Read More…
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