Sara – Page 6 – Healthified Magazine

During a Healthified Podcast interview with functional health strategist Dr. Laura DeCesaris, we discuss four biohacks for women across areas of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management

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I Am An Avid Reader of Self-Help. Here are the 11 Books That Changed My Life

March 20, 2024

In this article, I compile my favorite self-help books that have helped me the most on my self-development journey. These books explore important themes of transformation, such as consciousness, intuition, and self-trust

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Healthy Carrot Cake {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Oil-Free}

March 16, 2024

Perfectly moist and not overly sweet, this healthy carrot cake recipe is your new go-to for spring celebrations. Not only is it sugar-free, but also free of gluten and dairy, so an allergen-friendly dessert for your or your loved ones.

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Saturday Self-Care And A Night In D.C.

March 4, 2024

The past few weekends have been a whirlwind! From a social perspective, 2024 started out slow. There were probably about six weeks where we didn’t do much of anything. I…

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Gluten-Free Vegan Sunflower Seed Butter Banana Mini Muffins That Are Safe To Take Into Schools

February 28, 2024

Why I made these muffins gluten-free and vegan About a year ago, I started to notice that my toddler’s picky eating was swinging to an extreme side of the spectrum.…

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These Might Be The Best Healthified Brownies On The Internet

February 26, 2024

Ever since I started “healthifying” baked goods, I have had it in the back of my mind to create the best brownie. You know what makes a good brownie –…

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Asking For What You Need

February 24, 2024

As a mom, asking for what I need is a whole other animal. There is a lot more guilt associated with self-care. Before my son was born, if I needed…

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How Do You Define Success?

February 22, 2024

A few years ago, I was on the Yes I Can Living podcast with Cathy Johnson. Towards the end of our episode, she asked me my definition of success. Here…

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I Have Two Words For 2024

February 19, 2024

Clearly it took me almost two months to come up with a word for the new year (two words in fact). I gave up making resolutions a long time ago,…

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Think The Thoughts And Take Action Anyway

February 19, 2024

I love writing these lifestyle posts, but sometimes my inner critic stops me before I even begin. It creates a lot of doubt and insecurity with the questions what’s the…

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I’m Back To Blogging

February 17, 2024

A few months ago, I received an email asking me to moderate a comment on my blog, Sara Smiles. Clearly I was confused; the last post was written well over…

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It Feels Good To Feel Good

February 14, 2024

I am officially on the other side of a 48-hour stomach bug. I must have caught it from my two-year-old, who came down with it the week before. Every time…

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My Hack For A Perfectly Creamy Smoothie Bowl

February 8, 2024

I make smoothie bowls for my family almost every day. The primary reason why they are on a regular rotation in my household is because my toddler is super picky,…

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I Am A Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Who Wanted A Career Over Kids. Until The Pandemic Hit. Here Is Why I Am Happy I Changed My Mind.

February 6, 2024

Before 2020, I was on an entrepreneurial roll. I had started – then sold – a successful fitness studio, grown my health coaching practice to five figures in under a…

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I Have Made A Lot Of Protein Pancakes Over The Years. Here Is My Go-To Recipe

January 8, 2024

When upgrading to a more blood sugar balancing lifestyle, traditional pancakes for breakfast might not be your best bet. Focusing on healthy fat and protein in the morning instead will…

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I Had The Best Bagel And Lox In Bristol, VA. Here Is How I Healthified It At Home.

January 3, 2024

It’s rare, but sometimes I crave something savory for breakfast. Typically when it is time to eat my morning meal, I want a “carby” concoction on the sweeter side: think…