10 Healthy Summer Smoothie Recipes

I’m sharing 10 delicious healthy smoothie recipes – from tart cherry smoothie bowls to tropical mango kiwi coolers – that make for a nutrient-dense snack or meal on a warm summer day. We love refreshing smoothies in our house year-round, but especially during those scorching hot Arizona summer days. We usually have a back stock of…

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How to make a Mason Jar Salad

Sharing some tips on how to make a mason jar salad + some of my favorite combos and recipes! Hi hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning so far! We’re on a Disney cruise right now – I’ll report back with all of the fun and have been sharing some…

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The Best Raw Chocolate Tart

This raw chocolate tart, made with cashews and cocoa and an almond coconut crust is a decadent gluten-free dessert that doesn’t require any cooking! What if I told you that you can make a decadent chocolate dessert that doesn’t require any cooking? This raw chocolate tart is one of my favorite chocolate-y desserts. Not only is…

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10 Spa Cuisine Recipes

Searching for spa cuisine recipes? These fresh recipes, loaded with colorful veggies and lean protein, are busting with flavor and nutrition to help you feel good and glowy sans an expensive trip to the spa.  Hi friends! I hope you’re enjoying the week so far. Today is day 3 of the Dr. Cabral detox (use FITNESSISTA20 if you…

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Blackberry Cucumber Cocktail

Sharing a recipe for a delicious and refreshing blackberry cucumber cocktail! Hi hi! How’s the day going so far? I hope you’re having a great morning. I’m catching a yoga class and spending the rest of the day working on some stuff for Fit Team and the podcast. For today’s post, I wanted to share…

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The best dairy-free broccoli salad

Sharing a recipe for the best dairy-free broccoli salad. This is the perfect side dish for dinners, delicious leftovers for lunch, and an awesome healthy summer BBQ or potluck side dish. Hey friends! How’s the day going so far? We’re back in town after a trip to Phoenix for Nationals, and have a mountain of…

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Red Velvet Protein Muffins

This post is sponsored by my friends at NOW Foods. I’ve been a fan of NOW® products for years and am so thrilled to be partnering with them for this post. Check out their site here and use the code FITNESSISTA for 20% off through 12/31/22! They have an amazing selection of supplements, essential oils,…

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gluten-free cashew chicken (with a secret ingredient!)

Sharing a recipe for gluten-free cashew chicken that will change your liiiiiife. Not even joking. Hi hi! How’s it going? I hope you’re having a lovely morning. Today is a day off from the gym (taught dance cardio, barre, and aerobics all in a row and ya girl is spent), so I’m looking forward to…

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Homemade gelatin gummies for gut health

If you love gummy bears, you can make homemade gelatin gummies for gut health. They are healthier than store-bought ones because you can: make them yourself, include organic ingredients, and avoid artificial dyes and flavors. Learn how to make homemade gelatin gummies here. Hi hi! Happy Monday! What are you up to this week? I…

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healthy meal prep for a week

Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful weekend! We were at the pool with friends (the best), watching the Wildcats, and I trained a client and worked on Fit Team programming. For today’s post, I’m updating an older post because there are so many helpful tips here on meal prep for…

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Benefits of organ meats + nutrient-packed meatball recipe

Organ meats are often over-looked and science shows that they pack a big nutritional punch. Here are some of the benefits + a recipe for nutrient-packed meatballs!  Hiiiii hi! How are ya? I hope you’re having a wonderful day. It’s gorgeous here today, so I’m going to head out for a midday hike, and am…

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Healthy Carrot Cake Cupcakes with almond flour (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Sharing a recipe for healthy carrot cake cupcakes that are made with almond flour! They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and absolutely delicious. Hi friends! How’s the week going? Thank you so much for all of your wonderful feedback and sharing your experiences with me in the alcohol post. I’m happy it resonated with ya and it’s always…

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