As I mentioned last week, I'm so excited to share my absolute favorite way to increase energy....especially at that 2:30 pm midday slump!Two words: Ningxia RedYou may have heard me talk about this red juice with the funny name before but have you really taken the time to take a look at the benefits of this super juice? It's unlike ANY juice on the market. I like to call it "Ninja Juice" because of the Ninja powers I feel after drinking it. Kidding...kind of...

While visiting with a friend the other day, she asked me, "What is clean living, anyway?"  When I thought about the answer, I realized it could mean a lot of different things to different people.  My mind literally went on a crazy rabbit trail thinking about "clean living" could be talking about what we eat, or watch on TV, or listen to on the radio!  I realized, that's not what she was meaning by asking her question, so I reeled my mind in and tried to focus on what she was really wanting to know ~ what does it look like to try to have a home environment that is plant-based and free from harsh chemicals. 

Spring is upon us, even if it doesn't feel like it yet, and it's time to start shedding those extra winter pounds and get in shape for spring and summer activities!  This blog is a bit longer than my usual, but it's full of great recipes and tips for doing just that!  

I know..... Crossfit and other extreme, hard workouts are all the rage.  Just know that when you engage in really stressful exercise on a regular basis, you are releasing a ton of cortisol (often referred to as the death hormone) into your body.