Trend Alert: The Coconut. Every time I go to the market, I see some new coconut product jumping out at me... if it's not a new coconut water brand, it's a new type of coconut yogurt, butter, cream, sugar and even now ice cream and alcohol! What's next?! But people haven't always been so loco [...]
You may have thought Equinox Gyms were the first to introduce eucalyptus towels to the world. But, eucalyptus leaves have actually been used in home remedies since way back when. So, if you love that eucalyptus aroma that pumps through the vents at Equinox, you’ll be happy to know you can recreate your own zen [...]
We are obsessed with our delicious daily midday snack! We discovered Elli Quark over a year ago and have been loving this German secret since! They call it a cheese, but it it essentially like a yogurt! It's super light and airy and we love the smoother and less thick consistency it has! Here is [...]
Every Strong Girl, at some point, has experienced moments or periods of self-doubt. As you know self-doubt is paralyzing, negative, destructive, debilitating and critical. This is why many times we refer to it as our inner critic—that nagging and negative voice inside our head that tells us we aren’t good enough, that we aren’t capable [...]
I recently just finished reading Brendon Burchard’s most recent book, The Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power. I’m fascinated with Positive Psychology and love to learn about the way we, as humans, think and tick and how I can apply it to my own life. I do read for pleasure, but my [...]
Happy Shamrock Day! In honor of St. Paddy (and yes, I had to look up St. Patty vs. St. Paddy), here are 2 Strong Girl Recipes for you--a juice for all of you juicers and a protein shake if you're on the run! St. Paddy's Greens Juice: Base: ½ Cup Coconut Water Fruit: ½ Granny Smith [...]
Beets may not get a lot of attention these days, but they are one of the most underrated vegetables that actually date all the way back to the ancient Romans for their amazing health benefits. Whether you are an athlete, weekend warrior or just want to be fit and healthy, next time you’re at the [...]
Who doesn't love chocolate? Especially as a decadent treat or dessert on Valentine's Day! I’m a sucker for brownies, so I got to thinking how I could create a healthier alternative that I can indulge in and not feel guilty for it! Biting into these brownies, you'd never guess they were flourless and made with 2 [...]
Unfortunately, it’s that time of year where head colds and the flu are “going around” and seem almost inevitable. Our bodies are incredibly resilient at protecting against viruses and bacteria. But, sometimes our white blood cells just can’t keep up with or fight off all the foreign invaders and that is when we feel and [...]
A lot of people have been asking me for my favorite post-workout protein shake recipe. I don’t just stick to one…who doesn’t like variety, right?! But, I do have staple ingredients that I like to put in all of my post-workout shakes like carrot juice and frozen bananas. The carrot juice and bananas are nutritious and [...]
