Coconut Oil Benefits

Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Oats

It’s officially almost the weekend, well, at least halfway through! On both Saturday and Sunday, I take the time to make a homemade hearty breakfast for my husband and I, giving us both time to catch up and enjoy each others company. I try to make healthier options for us and get creative in the process, which has actually become fun for me!Using fresh ingredients, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and proteins are definitely a staple in creating dishes and I’m a huge advocate of incorporating coconut oil into my breakfast items.Coconut oil is a healthy fat that contains medium chain […]

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The Best Facial Moisturizer

As the winter months are slowly (and I mean slowly) approaching here in Florida, my skin is becoming more and more dry. This tends to happen to me the most before bed and in the mornings, especially on my face. I personally don’t like to use heavy creams on my face, so I recently turned to an all-natural solution: coconut oil. Coconut oil is not only used for cooking and baking, it’s also amazing for topical application. There are anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties in coconut oil, which may make this beneficial for acne as well. You can keep a jar […]

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Raspberry Protein Smoothie

Happy New Year’s Day! Now that the Holidays are officially over until Valentine’s Day, there’s no excuse for eating bad. I’m taking initiative today to start day one of clean eating, which I’m actually excited about. I know that some weight gain may occur within the November and December months, but don’t let it get you down. To start the journey of getting back to clean eating, I give away any junk food that may be in the house. If it’s not in my possession, I won’t be eating it – simple as that! Next, I make sure to have […]

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