How to Harness the Power of Gratitude for Health and Happiness

November 3, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my good friend, Lauren, author of Lauren Fowler. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and yoga teacher who promotes a non-diet approach to nutrition and health. She wants everyone to connect to their bodies intuitive wisdom rather than following diets. She encourages the tools of intuitive...

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30 Days of Gratitude {Will you take the challenge?}

November 1, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

November has arrived! (where did this year go?) The month of Thanksgiving (if you’re here in the U.S.). This is the time of year where gratitude seems to be the theme for life. Some people participate in a “30 Days of Gratitude” challenge during November and this year, I am going to join in. There...

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Pumpkin Brownies :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Autoimmune Option

October 31, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate. Always have. Especially chocolate chips in pumpkin bread. YUM! Pumpkin season is in full swing and I have been making all sorts of pumpkin goodies — let’s just say there are more delicious recipes coming your way over the next month! 😉 I had a craving for...

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How to Make Your Own Non-Toxic Laundry Soap

October 30, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my sweet friend, Raia, author of Raia’s Recipes. Raia is a homeschooling, stay-at-home mom of five crazy kids. After the birth of her third child, she was diagnosed with celiac disease. This discovery turned her bread and pasta-filled life upside down and set her on a mission...

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Why Agave Nectar is NOT a Healthy Sweetener

October 29, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Joe Leech of Authority Nutrition and shared here with their permission. Make sure you stop by and check out their site. TONS of great info there. I felt it important to share this excellent article because I still see a lot of people consuming agave nectar because they have been told that it’s a “healthy”...