Diet And Fitness Lessons From Europe!

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Last fall, my fiancé and I ventured out on a nearly month long adventure in Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy.  As a fitness and nutrition expert, I’m normally quite staunch about what I eat. I truly enjoy my food and never feel deprived. I…

Rawfusion Peanut Chocolate Fudge Protein Powder Review

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Moaners! I've been testing this protein powder and wanted to share with you my thoughts on the macros, taste, quality, and cost of Rawfusion's Peanut Chocolate Fudge protein powder. It was recommended to me by a supplement expert who cares…

How to Take Your Nutrition Up a Notch

You make sure to eat lots of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and nuts and seeds. You even may go so far as to buy organic, low fat milk. But, if you’re interested in diving deeper into nutrition and eating as much for health as you do…

9 Ways to Stop a Sweet Tooth In Its Tracks

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Even the most clean-eating health nut can get sucked into a gnarly sweet tooth from time to time. And while it’s no big deal to indulge on occasion, regular consumption of added sugar can actually cause you to crave more sugar. Drat! From…

Restaurant Meals Just a Little Healthier

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For the health and fitness conscious, eating out can seemingly come at a cost, but never fear, there are wonderful ways to dine, socialize, and enjoy traditional restaurant dishes while keeping it a bit healthier! Eggs Benedict Try ordering…

Why I’m No Longer Paleo

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Have you heard of The Paleo Diet? It’s a popular, controversial diet with a passionate tribe of followers who subscribe to eating only foods that their Paleolithic ancestors would have eaten. The diet restricts all grains, dairy, hydrogenated…

LIVE WITH KATIE PENA, SUPPLEMENT EXPERT!

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One of the most common topics I get asked about is supplements and frankly, I'm sometimes as confused as you are. After all, I'm all about eating healthfully. But is that enough? What about nutrient absorption, getting shredded (hey...),…

21 Fast, Healthy, & Delicious Breakfast Ideas To Beat Boredom With Over 20 Grams of Protein

Are you sick of the same old thing every morning? You are certainly not alone! While the rest of the globe enjoys charcuterie plates, miso soup, and even fish for their morning meal, Americans are slogging through repeat breakfast performances…

How To Make Your Own Almond Milk

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Whether you’re dairy-free or simply love the taste of almond milk, you'll love making your own at home. Homemade almond milk is creamy, convenient, inexpensive, unpasteurized (which means more nutrition) and free of preservatives, artificial…

THE ONE INGREDIENT TO AVOID AT ALL COSTS

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The only way to develop and maintain your fitness fetish is to dial in your diet. One simply cannot put diesel in a Porsche and expect high performance. Have you ever heard of a zebra having chronic fatigue, cancer, or a belly because he’s…