Manuka Honey Is Amazing. Here Is Why.
Manuka honey is enjoying a recent resurgence in the wellness world and rightfully so. Native to New Zealand, it is produced by bees that pollinate the Manuka bush. Its uses…
Nutrition
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The Best Time To Eat Carbs & Why
I will preface this by saying I am primarily speaking to those with a goal of fat loss. As a health coach, I refer to weight loss as fat loss,…
Eight Ingredients That Will Make Your Smoothie WAY Healthier
By Sara McGlothlin Smoothie and acai bowls have been all the rage for years. There’s something about eating your smoothie with a spoon, versus sipping through a straw, that makes…
Why You Should Be Eating More Chocolate
When I had just started my training to become a certified health coach, one lecturer informed us that cacao – chocolate in its most pure form – is one of…
Why Healthy Fat Is Your Friend
For decades, there has been a phobia around eating fat. Ever wondered why? It all started with flawed research studies attempting to connect dietary fat to heart disease. But not…
Do You Struggle with Nighttime Snacking/Sugar Cravings?
I know it sounds like a bold statement, but I originally created my Empower Bars with this nutritional science in mind. I came to realize that what I ate for…
Why Empower Bars are Best for Metabolism
When I originally created the recipe for the Empower Bar, I didn’t try to make it “keto.” I knew I wanted a grain-free, low sugar option, made with real, nutrient-dense…
Did You Know This About the Sugar In Your Food?
We did some research on other bars and their sugar content…just look at how the Empower Bar compares! We are so proud of our sugar stat (or lack thereof!) and…
How to Make Your Baking Pantry More Nutritious
The other day we put out a post with the recipe for our Lemon & Blueberry Buckle with Empower Bar Streusel (missed it? Click here!). Given that we always bake…
Consider These 3 Things For Healthy Cooking!
One of the most fulfilling parts of my career is having the opportunity to share my knowledge of health and nutrition with others. Virginia This Morning, a central Virginia talk…
A Tip & Trick To Make Your Smoothie Blood Sugar Balancing!
Last week, I posted the above photo on our Instagram, and it drew some attention. In fact one person asked outright: you can put an Empower Bar in your Smoothie?!…
Do These Healthy Snack Situations Sound Familiar??
In a recent giveaway post, hundreds of people commented on why having a healthy snack on hand was important to them. Reading over every single one, it reaffirmed my reasoning for starting this brand and bringing the most blood sugar balancing bars to the market:
If I Could Encourage ONE Thing For Blood Sugar Balance
I recently appeared on CBS 6 Virginia This Morning to discuss getting your blood sugar back on track after an indulgent holiday season. Not only does the overconsumption of carbohydrates and sugar lead to blood sugar imbalance, but so does overeating in general.
Customer Q&A: What’s The Deal With Monk Fruit?
I recently got a question from a customer about Monk Fruit. I loved that she reached out, and if you are curious about anything from an ingredient, to our mission,…
Struggle With Night-time Snacking and Sugar Cravings?
If you are someone who struggles with overconsumption of food at night, or what feels like an uncontrollable sweet tooth before bed, it likely has nothing to do with willpower.
The Reason WHY Behind These Two Ingredients
When I developed the recipe for the Empower Bar, I did so with intention. The values I uphold for clean ingredients, blood sugar balance, and nutrition in general all factored…