Good News! It’s National Coffee Day! National coffee day is a very special day dedicated to the appreciation of Coffee. Coffee shops around the country will be taking part in this major event with promotions and big time discounts. Whether it be caffeinated, decaffeinated, iced, hot, fancy, or herbal all of us enthusiasts appreciate the personal connection we have with our drink. However, there is one important thing to consider…
As a mom I find it difficult to pack healthy snacks that are high in protein, easily packable, and that my daughter can eat in less than the allotted 5 minute snack time (sad but true). She often complains that the other kids are enjoying “better” snacks than her banana or carrot sticks (like Anna and Elsa fruit snacks or yogurt with m&ms -gasp!). I’ve googled and tried many recipes that will help…
Ever wanted to be a Magician? Well, Perfect Bovine Gelatin, in addition to being great for you, can also give you magical powers. It allows you to turn liquid into solid, or at least jelly like blobs! Gelatin has the cool ability to gel, thicken or set liquids. One scoop of Perfect Bovine Gelatin can gel about 16 ounces of liquid. While gelatin is not very hard to…
If you often find yourself asking these questions then you might be experiencing Leptin Resistance. This article will explain what Leptin Resistance is, symptoms and testing for Leptin issues, and the natural ways to stabilize your Leptin. Leptin- The Dictator of Fat Leptin is the hormone that tells your body to stop eating when you are full. Leptin also controls cravings and plays an important role in your metabolism. When functioning well you…
Most likely when you think of Gelatin you think of fun, colorful, jiggling desserts or the adult version- Jello shots. Maybe you have a few favorite desert recipes of your own that include this amazingly healthy ingredient. Ingesting Gelatin (or it’s counterpart Collagen) is beneficial for almost every area of your body, including hair, skin, nails, joints and digestion, but are you aware of all the other amazing things you can…
Due to its amazing health benefits, Spirulina has been deemed one of the most powerful super-foods in the world. This beautiful blue-green micro-algae provides your body with all the essential nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants it needs to thrive, but did you know it can also aid in healthy, sustainable weight loss? *3 Reasons Spirulina May Help You Loose Weight* 1. It’s Nutrient Dense -Contains more vitamins, minerals, and amino acids…
There are going to be many red white and blue recipes to choose from this weekend but I guarantee this is the healthiest version of a patriotic pastry that you will find. It consists entirely of all natural, organic, nutrient dense ingredients-is extremely easy to make- and tastes delicious! A win-win-win! I was so excited to try out some amazing Gelatin Recipes last week with the newest addition to the Perfect…
Collagen is amazing isn’t it? It keeps your bendable parts bendable, your hair, skin and nails healthy, improves digestion, and can do so much more for the overall health of your body. Check out all the amazing health benefits of Collagen and Gelatin here. If you are looking for some super delicious, high protein recipes then you’ve come to the right place! The recipes below all include Perfect Hydrolyzed Collagen for an extra…
Have you hopped on the podcast bandwagon yet? If not, it doesn’t cost you anything to try it out and see if you like it. This is a super easy way to learn new things, and stay up to date on topics you are interested in … such as … Health & Wellness! I Heart Health Podcasts If you are a health-nut like me, maybe you can never get enough…
Summer is officially here! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the pool covers are finally coming off. That means … It’s time to fire up the grill! Add these 5 superfoods to your seasonal barbecue menu to supercharge your healthy summer grilling! Salmon – Wild caught salmon is one of the healthiest foods that you can grill this summer. Wild salmon is rich with healthy omega -3…