Raise your hand if you feel like 2020 combined with the holidays have you in a bit of an exercise slump. If we were together, you’d see me raising my hand and I bet a lot of you are too. I was in an exercise slump as of a week ago, but I got out…

We’ve all been looking at screens a lot lately. Whether it’s a video call or a text conversation, sometimes we just need to get away from our phone and computer screens. It’s time for a digital detox, not just to cut down on screen time, but to promote good health as well. Whether you’re trying…

Doing a cleanse doesn’t mean your meals can’t be delicious! Here are few recipes you can try while you complete your 7-Day Healthy Cleanse. Broccoli & Mushroom Stir-Fry Serving size: 1.5 cups Yields: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets 1/4 cup red onion, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup carrot, shredded 2 tsp ginger fresh, grated 1/4 cup water…

Let me tell you a personal story. In my teens and college years I always prioritized my health. I was diligent with my nutrition and got a variety of nutrients, but my body still wasn’t happy. I exercised a lot and had a healthier lifestyle than my peers, but my energy still wasn’t optimum. At…

It’s the time of year that we typically experience a host of powerful emotions. Maybe you experience both excitement and stress about your holiday plans. Maybe you love the snowy evenings but hate scraping off your windshield in the morning. This time of the year is often filled with a mix of emotions. But this…

The holidays are here, and that means large amounts of delicious, sweet, and savory dishes to indulge in. While this year looks different than past years, the food alone is enough to get excited about. But with all the excitement and the abundance of food and flavors, most of us tend to overeat. While it’s…

The holidays are upon us, and this year more than ever, we need to gift ourselves a low-stress holiday season. To help you get through the shopping, planning, and traffic stress, here are my 5 ways you can de-stress now and through the holidays. Exercise your stress away Exercising releases endorphins, which are natural mood…

We have a fantastic array of protein options at Shaklee, so I thought I would help everyone understand some of the key differences so you can use the right product for you. We have meal replacements that are perfect for weight loss† as well as supplementing your healthy diet. We have our sports products and…

Turmeric is one of the most-nutrient rich spices and, wow, those nutrients pack a flavor punch. Turmeric is a spice used around the world and has been used for over 4000 years. (1) One of my favorite turmeric facts is that it is used in Indian wedding culture. The turmeric powder is used to dye…

Soy foods have been part of Asian diets for centuries and over the past 40 years have become more common in the Western diet, largely because of their proposed health benefits. Soy foods were popular between 1990 and 2010 and due to their versatility formed the protein foundation for folks looking to have a more…

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), food scraps and yard waste, or what’s called organic waste, currently make up 20-30% of what we throw away. This can all be composted instead of piling up at a landfill. If organic waste is delivered to a landfill, it’s buried under heaps and heaps of garbage, decomposing…

Spices come from the seed, fruit, root, or bark of plants. Different from spices, herbs are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavoring or garnish. Herbs and spices have been used as currency at various times in world history and their value for flavor and health has been revered for thousands of…