Why I Stopped Using Collagen (and Why I Started Using it Again)

June 28, 2024 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Collagen powder has a ton of awesome benefits for the body, but some people (myself included) were told not to count collagen supplements towards their daily protein macro. Because of this, I stopped using collagen powder for a few years but now I am back to using it daily. Today I want to talk about...

Dairy-Free Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Real Food Recipes

Deliciously Decadent Protein Ice Creams: Low-Sugar, High-Protein Treats to Nourish Your Body!

June 4, 2024 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Imagine eating ice cream that was not only delicious, but nutritious! Too much to ask? Nope! I’ve got you covered in my eBook Deliciously Decadent Protein Ice Creams! This cookbook is filled with amazing recipes that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished — without all the sugar and other yuck found in commercial ice...

Baby & Toddler Development

5 Practical Skill Activities for Toddlers

August 22, 2023 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Toddlerhood is the ideal time to focus on practical skill activities that your child will need for their whole life. Their brains are eager and ready to learn and building skills helps them build confidence in themselves. The key is to keep it fun and low-pressure so your child wants to learn every day. In...

Breakfast Dairy-Free Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes Sweet & Savory Snacks

Easy Hardboiled Egg Pudding :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar Free

June 25, 2023 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Meet your protein goals with this easy hardboiled egg pudding! Don’t let the hardboiled eggs throw you like it did me. This pudding is rich, creamy, smooth, and dreamy. Filled with protein to keep you satiated and that sweet tooth curbed. When I first heard that you could make pudding with hard-boiled eggs, I was...

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Why I No Longer Teach or Practice Yoga

June 12, 2023 - by Jessica Espinoza

Today I will be talking about why I no longer teach or practice yoga. I’ll be sharing what brought me to this decision in light of my close to two decades of yoga practice and professional training. This is my personal story and I share it not to tell you what to do, but to...