Sample New Vegan Flavors + COMPARE
Lately, I’ve had a lot of people ask me how the vegan flavors compare to the regular ones. The main difference is, of course, that the Vegan Shakeology contains no animal products. It uses a...
View ArticleWhy Intermittent Fasting Works: My Personal MAY Challenge
I decided to make Intermittent Fasting (IF) my next 30-day challenge. You may think I’m a little crazy, especially since most clean eating programs advocate for eating smaller, more frequent meals...
View ArticleGrilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter
1 bag jumbo grilled shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined; tails on (I got mine at Target) 1/4 C. melted butter from grass-fed cows (I use Kerrygold) 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp. minced garlic 1/4...
View ArticleComing Soon: Free Weekly Menu Plans
For the past few weeks, I’ve been asking the people who I’m connected to through my Beach Ready Now page what they’d find most helpful to them in their fitness journeys. So many women – especially...
View ArticleKale Quinoa Salad
You’ll LOVE this salad – packed with superfood ingredients. Kale is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Just one cup provides over 100% of your daily requirements of vitamin A, K, and C....
View ArticleGreek Artichoke Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Artichoke Salad: 1 7-oz jar sun-roasted tomatoes, in olive oil, drained and chopped 1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, drained 1 15-oz. can small artichoke hearts, drained and cut in half 1/2 C. Kalamata...
View ArticleThai Noodle Bowls
Thai Noodle Bowls 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. warm water 6 C. chicken broth 2 Tbsp. soy sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar 2 Tbsp. fish sauce 2 tsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. minced fresh...
View ArticleStrawberries and Cream Chia Pudding
Strawberries and Cream Chia Seed Pudding 1 16-oz. container fresh strawberries 1 13-oz. can coconut milk 1/2 C. chia seeds 1/4 C. honey 1 tsp. vanilla Mix all ingredients in a blender. Pour into four...
View ArticleTips for Dealing with Emotional Eating
If you are an emotional eater, you realize it’s a vicious cycle. You eat to deal with stress, sadness, or other emotions – but it ends up making you feel worse. Here are some ways to cope: DELAY THE...
View ArticleHomemade Kombucha for Gut Health
Gut health is one of the new developments in nutrition, or at least one that’s being talked about a LOT lately. We have an entire living “microbiome” in our guts – that can influence not only our...
View ArticleFrugal Healthy Foods
A healthy diet doesn’t have to cost a lot if you know what to look for. It also requires a little creativity in the kitchen in preparing a lot of these things in a way you like. Don’t worry if a lot...
View ArticleHomemade Soy Yogurt
The more I learn about consuming animal products, the more I’m motivated to reduce the amount I add to my own diet. But what about yogurt? I love adding it to my smoothies, using it in Superfood bowls,...
View ArticleMediterranean Couscous Salad
OMG you guys, you know that cheese is my biggest nemesis in going vegan. I could have added feta to this Greek Couscous Salad – but it didn’t need it. There’s hope for me yet! DRESSING: 1/2 C. extra...
View Article2B Mindset Launching in 2018
Most people think I’m naturally skinny. But, what most people don’t know is that I was 100 pounds heavier than I am now. If you and I met, you might think I was naturally lean. Born with a high...
View ArticleQuinoa Tofu Breakfast Scramble
Two green containers veggies- peppers, onions and mushrooms (in whatever proportions you enjoy) Two red containers cubed tofu (firm Two yellow containers cooked quinoa 2 tsp. EVOO or avocado oil...
View ArticleSweet Potato Goat Cheese Rounds
Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Rounds 2-3 medium to large sweet potatoes 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. honey 1 tsp. dijon mustard 2 oz. goat cheese craisins almonds or...
View ArticleMarinaded Southwest Tofu
IT’S NOT CHICKEN 🐔 … but it is a GREAT vegan option for a southwest veggie scramble! I don’t describe myself as vegan entirely, but I do aim to get the vast majority of my nutrition from plant-based...
View Article2B Mindset at Trader Joe’s
STOP AT TRADER JOE’S BEFORE TRIPS Tips from Illana for travel – “Staying in a hotel this weekend so picked up a few goodies to help set me up for success. Made sure I was #veggiesmost with super low...
View ArticleCauliflower “Potato” Salad
Make a simple swap by replacing potatoes with cauliflower in your favorite potato salad recipe! I’m including the instructions for how I made it, but my guess is you could substitute Greek yogurt for...
View ArticleCouscous Sun-Dried Tomato Salad with Chickpeas and Feta
This was one of my FAVORITE new salad discoveries of the summer. SOOO delicious! The chickpeas amp up the protein level of this salad, but you could easily add diced chicken breast as well. You’ll...
View Article