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Protein Powder: The Good, Bad and Ugly

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Travel back in time with me, would you?

I’m thinking the 2000’s. I remember this as the time when Diet Coke, Splenda, and chalky protein bars and powders all became cool. I remember intuitively all of these “fake foods” felt wrong but I wanted to be skinny, sexy, and cool, so I ate them anyway.  No wonder my parents had to use the “jump off a bridge” saying so often!

So today’s topic is protein powder. Keep reading to learn the good, bad and ugly…. Continue reading “Protein Powder: The Good, Bad and Ugly”

The End of Bad Gluten-Free Brownies

 

I love brownies. But I don’t always love gluten-free brownies. That said, my family and friends taste-tested a lot of brownies until we got this one right. Below is the winner.

We love this recipe because it’s protein-rich with healthy fats, so they make a nice snack, not just sugar-laden dessert. The raw cacao also gives that perfect rich chocolatey flavor necessary for the perfect brownie. Enjoy these tasty gluten-free brownies.  Continue reading “The End of Bad Gluten-Free Brownies”

Tips to Get Longer Lashes

I know so many women with great lashes. Some are just lucky, while others use latisse or get professionally done extensions. I’ve been using a great all natural beauty secret to get longer lashes that I’m so excited to share with you! Continue reading “Tips to Get Longer Lashes”

5 Surprising Reasons to Eat Mushrooms Everyday

I love my local farmers market and one of my favorite stands to visit is the mushroom stand. Maybe it’s because I secretly think they look a bit like alien vegetables, and there’s always a fascinating new variety that I’m told I must try (admittedly I usually do!).

Mushrooms have so many benefits they really should be called a superfood. Read on for the top 5 benefits of eating mushrooms in this month’s functional food spotlight.

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Rejuvenate Your Health with Green Superfoods this Spring

Spring has finally sprung!! And it always makes me think of green and spring cleaning. That said I’ve compiled a list of my favorite green superfoods that will help clean up the body and rejuvenate your health this spring. Continue reading “Rejuvenate Your Health with Green Superfoods this Spring”

The Best Restaurant for Your Waistline (and Wallet) + Bonus Recipe

With this week containing two very green and important days, St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of spring, celebration is in order. With that said, we here at RNL want to celebrate with you and we’re thinking the food kind.

We’re going to take you to our favorite hometown hangout, but if you’re not local, don’t stop reading. We have the most delicious recipe perfect for this week of celebration, so stay with us. Continue reading “The Best Restaurant for Your Waistline (and Wallet) + Bonus Recipe”

Savory Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

About this time each year, we find ourselves detoxing from holiday over-indulgences and at the same time, arming ourselves to fight off whatever illness is being passed around. To all that, I will add that it’s cold, gray and I want soup! Continue reading “Savory Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup”

Easy Gluten-Free Granola Recipe

Granola, sometimes it’s just necessary, but it can be hard to find a healthy gluten-free granola recipe. We’ve got you covered with this easy gluten-free granola recipe.  Continue reading “Easy Gluten-Free Granola Recipe”

Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

Pumpkin spice and holidays just seem to go hand in hand. Umm, can we say Christmas in a cup?? But, we all know that much of what we get out is just not the most healthy. Well, not to worry, we’ve got a quick and healthy homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe solution that doesn’t require leaving the house.  Continue reading “Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte”