How My Second Postpartum Experience Has Been Different From My First
Today marks seven months until my 40th birthday. After two babies, and knowing my pregnancies are behind me, I have this desire to get into the best shape of my…
Nutrition
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Post-Workout Beet & Berry Smoothie
Beets are a nutritional and functional superfood known for their anti-inflammatory effects. But the benefits don't stop there. Add a beet to your smoothie to reap the amazing medicinal powers. Great for post-workout to aid in recovery.
A Week Of Balanced Eats At The Beach
Traveling with your nutrition habits can set you up for vacation success. While living an 80/20 lifestyle, there is wiggle room to indulge and enjoy.
How I Take My Smoothies On Vacation
I am quite attached to my chocolate berry protein smoothies of late. Chalk it up to pregnancy, being a creature of habit, or simply a smoothie-lover, but the concoction has…
How A Personal Trainer Gets 30 Grams Of Protein In The Morning
Starting your day with a high protein breakfast has so many benefits. Learn how a personal trainer gets 30 grams of protein in for her first morning meal, and why it is important.
Struggle With Sleep? Studies Show Eating This Fruit Before Bed Could Help
Consuming kiwi comes with a whole host of health benefits, and studies have shown can even help you sleep.
The Protein Pancakes I Ate All Throughout My First Trimester Of Pregnancy
A high protein breakfast option for your first trimester especially if food aversions are hindering your choices. Made with eggs, cottage cheese, protein powder, and rolled oats for a blood sugar balancing boost for your day.
4 Simple Biohacks For Women At Any Age, According To A Functional Health Strategist
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
Interested In Gluten-Free Plant-Based Baking? Here Is What You Need To Know
Some of my earliest memories are of assisting my mom in the kitchen, wearing an over-sized apron, cracking eggs and baking cookies. I continued to bake throughout my teens and…
Chocolate Mint Smoothie with Cacao Clusters
By Sara McGlothlin The body is an amazing machine. When something is off, it sends you signals. You might notice imbalances or issues in what I call the “big five:”…
Afternoon Chocolate Cravings? Try This!
By Sara McGlothlin The other day I experienced a big craving for chocolate around 3PM (sound familiar?). I almost grabbed one of my cupcakes (and if you know me by…
A Day of Eating for Brain Health
By Sara McGlothlin We are increasingly making the connection between food and mood. In fact, “Food and Mood” was the title of my very first presentation I gave as a…
A Day In The Life Of Blood Sugar Balance
By Sara McGlothlin It was a game changer when I learned the nutritional science behind blood sugar management and metabolism. It has since become deeply ingrained in my career, influencing…
A Lesser Known Benefit of Black Coffee and How to Make it Frothy
By Sara McGlothlin I recently made the switch to black coffee after riding the bulletproof train for years. I remember the first time I consumed the coffee concoction made with…
My 11 Favorite Foods For Beauty Nutrition
By Sara McGlothlin When I was health coaching full-time, I worked with a lot of women who came to me to lose weight. My focus was educating clients on the…
A Great Smoothie For Workout Recovery
By Sara McGlothlin When I initially dreamed up the idea for this cherry smoothie, it had nothing to do with “after exercise” or “workout recovery.” In fact, I had just…