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Crossing the Finish Line

Have you ever done something that you've wanted to do for a long time and you made it happen? You were persistent and when you actually bathing suit, and I didn't think I was going to...
TEDx Front Range

Feed Your Brain- What I Learned at TEDx Front Range

When I got home last night after 8 hours of running around as a volunteer at the TEDx Front Range Event in Loveland, Colorado, I looked in the mirror and realized something. Whenever I attend an...
Grilled Vegetables

Grilled Veggies

I get that this blog is all about holistic nutrition, but I wanted to prove to you that good old grilled veggies fit the bill. Its not about being complicated. Its about making healthy real food,...
Chicken Spiedies

Grilled Chicken Spiedies

Its grilling season! This is a quick and easy way to cook chicken and its a Southern Tier New York favorite. Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Berry Smoothie

Do You Surround Yourself with Healthy People?

We had friends over for lunch on Saturday and knowing that they are both pretty healthy eaters, I served a Mexican Quinoa Salad (recipe to come) and a large bowl of greens topped with walnuts and...
Raw Strawberry Sauce on Oatmeal Pancakes

Raw Strawberry Sauce

This recipe goes great with Oatmeal Pancakes, on ice cream, yogurt, or cereal. Its versatile and delicious. Prep time: 10 mins Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Oatmeal Pancakes

Oatmeal Pancakes

These make a delicious and wholesome breakfast! We make these pancakes on the weekends pretty frequently with certified Gluten Free oats. Using GF oats will make them gluten free. They also keep well in the fridge...
The Waffle Lab, Fort Collins, CO

The Waffle Lab

On Saturday, my husband Dondi, some friends, and I took a visit to the BRAND NEW food truck in Fort Collins called "The Waffle Lab". Here was my not-as-healthy as usual but oh-so-delicious lunch on Saturday,...
Erin Harner

The Art of Quitting

Maybe you can relate. . . since I was a kid, I had it deeply engrained in me that quitting was failing. Finishing was succeeding. "Never quit something you start, always see it through til the...
Apples

The Dirty Dozen: Produce You Should Buy Organic

Fresh vegetables and fruits are definitely a much needed and delicious part of a healthy diet. Sometimes though, what we think is high quality produce that's really good for us, is deceiving. That's the case with...
Farmers market fresh vegetables and fruits

The Clean 15: Produce OK to Buy Conventional

If you're looking to stretch your food budget dollars further, start here. I usually recommend buying organic fruits and vegetables if you can, but this list will help you sort out which high quality produce you...
Green juice

Is Juicing Healthy?

If you're wondering if juicing is healthy and something that you should be doing, this article is for you. There's been a lot of buzz in the last couple of years about the tremendous health benefits...

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