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The Best Soup Ever...in my opinion.

Happy New Year! I know that for many wishing you Happy New Year may sound trite as we are still in the middle of a pandemic. But for me,...

Add some Irish to your day.

I’m a massive fan of smoothies. I like that they are fast to make and I can pack them full of micro-nutrients. My morning smoothie always...

Top 5 Plant Based Nutritionally Dense Foods

I write a lot about the benefits of nutritionally dense foods but have never really explained what the term nutritionally dense means....

High Protein Super Salads

When I was newly Plant-Based I found lunch the hardest meal of the day, I can’t really remember why now, but I can remember complaining...

Easy ways to get a stronger immune system.

As someone who went through chemo/radiation at the beginning of an international pandemic, I can share with you that rebuilding my immune...

Easy ways to replace meat in your favorite recipes.

This month I celebrate 10 years being entirely plant-based. What started as a 21-day challenge has become a lifestyle. Being plant-based...

How to create a home gym for less than $250.00

Home gyms have become super popular due to social distancing, but do you need to break the bank to get a great workout? The answer is no,...

13 Tips to Finding Happiness in your everyday life

During COVID 19 it's even more important to look for simple ways to find happiness. From my pocket guide to finding happiness here are 13...

Are abs made in the kitchen?

This much-touted statement is answered with a no, and a yes. The bottom line is to get a strong set of abs; you must consistently train...

Top reasons you are not losing weight!

If the weight seems to cling to you know matter what you try, here are some of the top reasons you are not losing weight. 1. One of the...

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