As I’ve said many times before in my blog, I loooovvveeee dessert. Sweets are my weakness and I will forever be jealous of those who do not have a sweet tooth. Over the years, I’ve found that having a sweet tooth isn’t all that bad and there are ways that you can satisfy your craving … Continue reading Quick & Easy Healthy Desserts
Since I started eating vegan, a majority of my previous go-to snack are now off limits because they contain meat or dairy. Previously, I would opt for protein rich snacks such as protein bars, cheese sticks and Greek yogurt. I was honestly a little lost as to what to eat for snacks when I first … Continue reading My Vegan Snack Staples
*Update* You can now use code “LAURA” for 15% off your order! If you've read a few of my previous blog posts, you'll know that I've been on the lookout for a vegan protein bar. That's why I jumped at the chance to try the new Mezcla bars. They are a new vegan protein bar … Continue reading Mezcla Protein Bar Review & Discount
A little over seven weeks ago, I went plant-based. Yep, that's right. I'm one of those "weird vegans" now. And although I prefer the term plant-based, I think a lot of people view plant-based and vegan as the same thing. There's a few differences, but for the purpose of this post, I'm not going to … Continue reading I’m Plant-Based! Why I Changed My Mind…
This shelter-in-place order has got me testing out new recipes in the kitchen and I'm not mad about it! I wanted to make a vegan dessert that you didn't have to bake since it's getting hot here in Northern CA and I didn't want to heat up the house by turning on the oven. These … Continue reading Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Cashew Bars
Wow, I can't believe it's 2020! Last year seemed to fly by and now it's another new beginning. I always like making New Years Resolutions to reflect on how I want to improve over the year. I think it's important to also make goals throughout the year, but I don't see the harm in making … Continue reading Daily Gem Women’s Vitamin Review
It's finally here, EVERYTHING you could imagine and more in pumpkin flavor! So of course, I had to review something pumpkin-y ;). I've actually been meaning to write this review for awhile but haven't gotten around to it until now. I've used this product for years ever since I discovered it and it hasn't disappointed … Continue reading Nuts-N-More Review
It's Fall and what better way to start off the season than with a pumpkin pie protein smoothie! Personally, one of the few things I like about Fall is all the pumpkin flavored things. I'm a summer girl for sure so this is one of the ways I don't get too sad during the cold … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie Bowl
One of the recipes I love to make during summer are smoothies! There's nothing quite like a cold smoothie on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, a lot of smoothies you can buy at places like Jamba are loaded in sugar and are high in carbs, fat and calories. When you make them at home, you … Continue reading Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie Bowl
Tracking macros seems to be the popular thing to do now-a-days. All of the fitness influencers are doing it and it looks like a great tool to utilize to get results. But is it healthy? Personally, I think "healthy" is a relatively subjective term so I'm going to start by telling you my experience with … Continue reading Tracking Macros – Is It Healthy?
