Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles
By Sara McGlothlin Ferrero Rochers always remind me of the holidays. My best friend’s mom displayed a bowl of them every December, and I remember grabbing one each time I…
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What Is Exercise Snacking?
By Sara McGlothlin The first time I heard of exercise snacking was during one of Kira Stokes’ (very) short workout videos. She informed her viewers that whether we were tacking…
Homemade Coconut Butter And Two-Ingredient Carob Cups
By Sara McGlothlin I discovered coconut butter at the same time my fear of healthy fat fell away. Unfortunately, coconut gets a bad rap because of its saturated fat content,…
Ten Of Our Favorite Healthified Holiday Gift Ideas
By Sara McGlothlin Whether you need some last minute gifts for a friend, family member, or simply for yourself, here are ten of our favorite ideas. Who says you need…
How Cooking Is Connected To Your Health, According To This Food Entrepreneur
By Anika Nayak Amanda Huang is a cooking school instructor and the founder of Earth Made Kitchen, a global community cooking hub. She started cooking at home in order to…
Grain-Free Biscuits Two Ways
By Sara McGlothlin In many grain-free baking recipes, eggs make up for the lack of traditional ingredients such as gluten and butter. Given that I have been creating baked goods…
5 Spices for Longevity and Fighting Inflammation, According To A Doctor
By Anika Nayak Believe it or not, the secret weapons to healthful aging are in your kitchen. Yes, you heard it right! Food can be used as a powerful tool…
Carrot, Ginger, And Butternut Squash Soup
By Sara McGlothlin When the weather gets cooler, there is something about a warming soup. I’m not only talking about warm to the touch, but the grounding that happens when…
Ways To Make This Your Healthiest Holiday Season Yet!
By Sara McGlothlin Having a Healthified holiday season is mostly about habit formation and mindfulness. Knowing yourself, the way that you operate, and then problem solving can be powerful tools…
Grain-Free And Vegan Peanut Butter Blossoms
By Sara McGlothlin ‘Tis the season for baking! Nutrition goals shouldn’t stand in the way of you enjoying an occasional cookie or two. There is a way to upgrade ingredients!…
Thanksgiving And The Beginning Of Healthified Holidays
By Sara McGlothlin I firmly believe healthy habits can be maintained during the holidays! There will likely be more opportunities to indulge, but when you shift your focus from the…
Brewery, Baby’s First Food, & A Green Smoothie I’m Loving Lately
By Sara McGlothlin Living in Richmond, VA, you learn to appreciate a good craft beer. I loved when breweries started to pop up around town. It makes for a fun…
What I Recently Learned When I Weighed Myself
By Sara McGlothlin For years I didn’t own a scale. I remember vividly throwing my old one away. I was moving apartments and tossed it in the dumpster behind my…
24 Hours In Charlottesville And Shifting FOMO To JOMO
By Sara McGlothlin Being that both Alex and I are UVA grads, Charlottesville is one of our favorite places to visit, especially in the fall. We had invited some friends…
Falling Out Of Crow Pose & A Weekly Recap
With every yoga class I take, I learn something about myself. And not only about myself, but mindfulness in general, the power of our thoughts, and the control we have…
What I Learned From Wearing A Continuous Glucose Monitor
By Sara McGlothlin Blood sugar balance has been the foundation of my nutritional philosophy for years. I have not only witnessed the benefits for myself, but for my health coaching…