Collagen can be added to many things, like smoothies, coffee, dips, yogurt breakfast bowls, overnight oats, and so much more! (Keep reading to learn my favorite collagen recipes.) But why add it? Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body since it’s the key building block of tissues found throughout your whole body. These…

If you’re thinking about adding collagen to your nutrition routine, you’re off to a great start. A collagen supplement can have tons of benefits for your hair, skin, nails, and joints. But if you’re new to collagen, you may be wondering how you can get the most out of it. So, we’re here to help.…

Good digestive health is critical to a healthy weight, supports a strong immunity, allows for optimum nutrient absorption, and impacts our body’s homeostasis in many other ways. (1) The gut is often referred to as “the second brain” of the body. Though it is quite impressive, the digestive tract or gastrointestinal (GI) tract wouldn’t be…

We may have joints throughout our body, but we often don’t realize just how important our joints are until they start to bother us. Joints are the connections between our bones that provide support and help us move. We work our joints every day, which is why it’s important to take care of them and…

by Sarah Ezrin I remember traveling to Hawaii as a little girl in the very early 90s. It was a phase in my life when I wanted to be a marine biologist, so I was blown away that I could walk directly into the water from the beach to go snorkeling. The colors of the…

By Sarah Ezrin I used to not understand when friends or family said they hated their birthdays or lamented entering another decade. Most of my life, I was the youngest person in the room—the baby of five kids, graduating from both high school and college early, and often hanging with friend groups 10+ years older.…

When we think about the effects of aging, most of the time we think of the changes to our appearance, physical abilities, and cognitive functions. While these effects are the most noticeable, we don’t often think about aging at the cellular level. Cellular aging actually plays a significant role in our overall health. So, let’s…

These colorful, flavorful and healthy recipes are the perfect way to kick off the 4th of July long weekend ahead. You can make these as individual smoothies, layer them or make them into popsicles. If you do choose to layer your smoothie or popsicles,the key is making them thicker than a typical smoothie, but thinner…

Making the switch to green living can feel overwhelming at first; it’s hard to know where to begin. When you start looking at the products you have come to rely on every day for most of your life, you realize that in addition to the convenience and efficacy of many of them, there is also…

It may surprise you, but regularly feeling sluggish or having a hard time staying focused during the afternoon lull isn’t how our bodies are supposed to operate. When we optimize our daily habits and give our body the right nutrients and molecules, we should be energized throughout our whole day. Let’s start with daily habits:…

Have you boarded the charcuterie board train yet? Maybe you haven’t because you want a jaw-dropping and mouth-watering charcuterie board, but you don’t eat what’s on a typical spread. I can relate; I eat gluten-free food and the common charcuterie board doesn’t work for me. But don’t give up hope. I am also here to…

A strong morning routine sets the tone for a healthy, happy, and productive day. At Shaklee we’re pretty passionate about morning routines, from starting the day with a Life Shake™ and our daily vitamins to squeezing in a workout or walk before work, or even just knowing when we need to hit the snooze button.…