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The Champagne Theory

10 Healthier Sodas and Carbonated Beverages to Drink

I could not fit all the water alternative drinks in one picture. It’s at least 2 aisles in the grocery store these days. There are SO many beverage options on the market and while drinking plain H20 is the most nutritious, simple, and not to mention cheapest, option it’s fun to switch it up. For me, I like to have a fun non alcoholic option in the evening while making dinner and unwinding. … [Read more...]

Summer Style // Your Guide to Vacation Essentials

We’ve got warm sunny days ahead and for some of you, vacations to be had! We spend a chunk of our summer back at our cabin in Wisconsin and it’s bathing suits, cover ups, jean shorts, and sandals on repeat. Some of you are jetting off on European vacations or destinations like Hawaii. Or you’re sticking close to home and hitting the pool, lake, or the beach. But no matter where you summer plans … [Read more...]

Happy Hour

What are your thoughts on chlorophyll as a dietitian? Not necessary. There are a lot of health claims made about chlorophyll, but the science to back it up is lacking. I wouldn’t waste your money on a supplement and instead focus on getting in more spinach, broccoli, arugula, parsley, or pretty much any green vegetable, fruit, or herb. I will sometimes add spirulina to a smoothie for an … [Read more...]

15 Blood Sugar Stabilizing Travel Snack Ideas

It’s no secret that the airport food is not typically the best nutritionally speaking. Most convenience foods found in the airport (or on the road) make your blood sugar crash leaving you feeling even more exhausted and jet lagged. Being jet lagged can influence how your body processes glucose and being sleep deprived can cause sugar cravings…not a good combination. Taking a few minutes extra … [Read more...]

April Favorites

morphing into one lol H E A T H E R Amazon Workout Leggings and Sports Bra // Lulu Dupe This set is legit identical to Lulu’s align line but without the price tag. It comes in a plethora of color options (I opted for red) and I got a medium in the top and medium in bottoms. I could have sized up to the large in the top but just took out the inserts and it fits ok! Amazon sizing can be … [Read more...]

10 Healthiest Coffee Creamers + Why

If you’re anything like me, then you go to bed thinking about how good that first sip of coffee is going to taste in the morning. I take my coffee very seriously and a bad creamer can truly ruin my morning coffee. I was at the grocery store the other day and was overwhelmed by the amount of different coffee creamers available. There are so many brands, types of milks, flavors, etc. I … [Read more...]

De-Influenced // 5 Viral Beauty Products I Tried That Aren’t Worth the Hype and Here’s What I Recommend Instead

I’m a sucker for a viral product.. something about it just tickles my brain and sucks me right in #PURCHASED. But I have tried a number of viral products that I think, “How could anybody like this shit?” And yes, everyone has different hair and skin types so some products will work great for some and not others. But below are the products I tried that I will never repurchase. Also, if you see … [Read more...]

Happy Hour

Going on a girls trip to LA in a few weeks and need outfits! What do I wear out to dinner/drinks? Here are some cute ideas.. LA is so diverse you can wear anything and fit right in but we love a dress for girls weekends: What is your favorite moisturizer right now? I love this one and layer it with this less expensive one as well as this serum for added hydration. Do you like the … [Read more...]

5 Recent Nutrition Myths Debunked

Seed oils are badI think this is the hottest nutrition myth at the moment. If you follow anyone in the extreme “wellness” space they demonize seed oils and make you believe that even one drop is pure poison. The reality is, there is no science to back up such claims that seed oil is independently correlated to the diseases and conditions some people have claimed. Seed oils are found in a lot of … [Read more...]

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