Having The Courage To Pivot, Fitness Studio Ownership, & Navigating COVID-19
Brett Dunevant was living in Richmond, VA with her husband, when they decided to take a leap, move to Charleston, SC (a city they both knew and loved), and open…
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Grain-Free Apple Pie With Empower Bar Crumble
A Grain-Free twist on a seasonal favorite dessert! Featuring Gratisfied Empower Bars as the crumble to give it a blood sugar balancing boost. Find the full recipe below! Get Your…
My Interview With Jamie Knoll of Girls Who Eat
I recently did an interview with Jamie Knoll of Girls Who Eat. We talked all about Gratisfied, how health coaching led me here, entrepreneurship and more. Read more by clicking…
Following Your Passion, Community Building And How To Have A More Positive Mindset Around Cooking
Laura Lea Bryant is a chef, cookbook author, and creator behind her website Laura Lea Balanced. She spent her post-graduate years in New York City, living a lifestyle that one…
Healthified Date Caramel To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
The best is when we figure out how to upgrade a sweet treat to make it healthier! When you can do so from plants? Even better! Watch below how we…
A Seasonal Nutrient-Dense Smoothie For Your Fall Mornings
Blend an Empower Bar Pumpkin Spice right into this delicious drink, and you have yourself a nutrient-dense morning meal! Pumpkin season is in full swing, and we could not be…
A Gratisfied Spin On A Mocha Smoothie
A delicious way to incorporate an Empower Bar Cacao into a morning meal. Chocolate + coffee come together to create an on-the-go drink that tastes decadent, but is far from…
A Veggie Based Reset Soup For Your Gut
While I am not one to recommend juice cleanses or detoxes, sometimes our digestive systems need some support. I once heard a quote from an Ayurvedic practitioner, that our food…
What Is Carrageenan and Why You Should Avoid It
Being a former health coach and the founder of a natural foods company, I often have conversations centered around well, food and nutrition. As non-judgmentally as possible, I make the…
What This Chef Learned About Food While Living On An Organic Farm
Kate Stephenson was living in New York City trying to find her footing while bouncing from job to job, yet she couldn’t seem to shake the feeling that something was…
What Wheat and Sugar Have to do with Addiction
When you think of addiction, what comes to mind? Alcohol? Cocaine? Heroin? All three would be considered addictive substances, but what if I was to tell you they have a…
Try This Dairy-Free Yogurt Substitute (& Superfood Toppings!)
I remember years ago learning I was intolerant to dairy. It immediately explained the gut and skin issues that had plagued me for as long as I could remember. Giving…
Our Five Favorite Podcasts On Wellness
Whether in the car or on a long walk, listening to wellness podcasts to further enhance our knowledge on holistic health is one of our favorite past times! Find our…
Why You Should Steam Your Cauliflower Before Blending It In Your Smoothies
Cauliflower is having a moment. This cruciferous veggie is subbing in for pizza crust, rice, and even oats. One way to enjoy it is to throw it into your smoothie…
How This Wellness Blogger Manages Anxiety, Her Relationship With Food & More
Allie Mason Hoffberg launched her blog The Health Mason with the initial intention of sharing healthy recipes and her favorite nutritious foods. Over the years however, it has evolved to…
Tay’s Faves: Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
When I moved to NYC in 2013, I almost immediately faced skin and acne issues that I had never dealt with before. I don’t know if it was the polluted…