One of the most widely misleading pieces of information I was given is that fat makes you fat – and that couldn’t be further from the truth!!! If we take that a step further we are often told that saturated fats are even worse for our health. Whether it comes from our doctors or news articles, we are often… Continue Reading
Y’all, this is my FAVORITE smoothie. If you’ve read my blog at all or know me at all, you know how much I love smoothies. I’m completely obsessed with them because I know they make me a healthier and happier person. The spinach in this recipe gives you a punch of vitamins and minerals like folate… Continue Reading
Spring has sprung! Spring puts me in the mood to update my home and add something new and fun to my lifestyle! This year, I wanted to start a little herb garden. I may not have the greenest thumb, but these seemed so easy and so useful that I had to try it out. Buying… Continue Reading
Kombucha in your hand after a yoga class. “Probiotics” is written across all of the yogurt cups in your fridge. “Fermented” is no longer just for beer and wine! The fermented food trend has come out of your grandma’s cellar into everyone’s frige. Fermented foods are growing in popularity because of the amazing benefits they can… Continue Reading
As the snow continues to fall for most of us, this means many of us are bound to our homes. The kids are home from school and work is closed. Something about it being cold outside forces many of us into hibernation. The want for warm, home cooked meals is higher than ever. This could… Continue Reading
When you want a healthy meal, the go-to choice is often a salad. However, a big salad doesn’t always equal health. The salads aren’t making you fat, but the salad dressings may be the reason you aren’t seeing the scale tip in the right direction. Many of the most popular salad dressings are full of… Continue Reading
Have you ever seen a plate that looks so bland that it looks unhealthy and unappetizing? (I’ve seen a lot of airplane food.) How does that plate of food make you feel? I bet you don’t want to eat it! Now, how do you feel when you make your own colorful smoothie (bright red, green,… Continue Reading
Cravings happen even to the healthiest of us. Often, when a craving hits in the afternoon or after dinner, we get the urge to snack. Snacking can be a bad habit because the snacks we choose are often junky, un-nutritious, and high in calories, sugar, and/or fat. The trick to snacking without piling on the… Continue Reading
If your digestion is less than optimal and you feel terrible, it is time to do something about it. I got to that point and started noticing that I had symptoms like gassiness, bloating, constipation, and sharp cramp-like pains that started happening a lot. I knew I needed a reliable way to find out WHY this… Continue Reading
Are you eating real, whole food as much as you’d like? I have found that the best possible way to live a healthy lifestyle and have healthy and delicious meals all week long is by meal prepping once for the whole week. It saves me time, money, and stress, all the while allowing me to stay on track with eating… Continue Reading
Julia Nicholson is dedicated to helping women reclaim their health and life so they can live full out. She's a current NFL cheerleader, wife, and mom who has a passion for helping women achieve their greatness and live their dream.