Introducing NEW Beetology Beverages: Nutrition-Packed (DELICIOUS) Juices Made with Beets!

Every year, consumers are getting more and more picky about what’s on (or not on) their food labels. ‘Clean’ foods with added health benefits are a top priority. And the food world is excited about one of nature’s untapped nutritional powerhouses: beets. In her article for WebMD about the benefits of beet juice, leading nutritionist Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD wrote, “Most lists of ‘super foods’ don't include beetroot juice, but maybe they should.”

Kayco is proud to introduce Beetology, a new line of craft beverages made from one of nature’s untapped nutritional powerhouses, beets. These sweet, organic, cold-pressed juices are a delicious choice for today’s health-minded consumer, and they’re leading the pack of good-for-you products that offer all the ‘clean’ attributes shoppers are demanding today. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Blend Your Way to Better Health with Sneaky Blends!

Sneaky Blends: Supercharge Your Health With 100 Recipes Using the Power of Purees is the latest cook book from Missy Chase Lapine, founder of the SneakyChef brand of foods and author of the New York Times bestseller The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids’ Favorite Meals. This new book is a natural extension of her brand, but this time Missy has her sights set on adults with the goal of helping them cut calories, eradicate unhealthy sugars and fats, and slim down by “sneaking” nutritious – and delicious – blends into favorite recipes. THE BOTTOM LINE: By cutting higher caloric ingredients out and swapping vegetable blends into beloved recipes Missy’s new book will show you how to cut more than 350 calories a day or 2500 calories per week from your diet without sacrificing flavor. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

5 Fun Ways To Get More Fruit And Vegetables In Your Life

All of us know the benefits of eating plenty of fruit and vegetables. The nutrition and the fiber are essential for keeping our bodies healthy and running smoothly. But most of us struggle to get enough of these superfoods inside us. After much pondering, we’ve come up with the five most fun ways to get those yummy goodies into our diets and onto our plates:

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Healthy Snacking with G.H. Cretors Organic Popcorn

For some, snacking is the pitfall of their diets - healthy snacks are a must for a successful diet. Introducing G.H. Cretors’ new organic line of non-GMO popped corn! {Product sent for review/feature consideration}

Healthy Breakfasts Made Easy with Great Low Carb Bread Company Bread & Bagels

Three months in, sticking to those New Year’s Resolutions can be tough, especially when all you want to kick-start a cold, winter morning is a cup of coffee and some carbs! It is possible to satisfy your cravings and make healthy choices at the same time with Great Low Carb Bread Company’s Low Carb Bagels and Breads. {Product sent for review/feature consideration}

Tote Your Oats with Bobo's Oat Bars!

Love a hearty, stick-to-your ribs bowl of hot oatmeal, but don’t have time to cook on a busy morning? Thanks to Bobo’s Oat Bars,  you can get the satisfying, nutrient and fiber dense goodness of oats in a delicious to-go version! {Product sent for review/feature consideration}

Go Nuts and Toss Those Chips!

I've shared the beginning of my weight loss journey {and thank you so much for all of your support and words of encouragement} and a big part of making a real change in my health is changing my diet. I LOVE food and am constantly snacking. This in of itself is not bad, but I was making the wrong choices for snacks: processed, junk food that was high in empty calories, fat, and sodium. So I have to learn not to reach for my old standbys {potato chips and  assorted snack puffs}when I get bored or emotional AND I need to find healthier substitutes for when snacking is appropriate {like when I'm actually hungry in between meals}. Enter Sincerely Nuts...

Let Them Eat Voots! AKA: A Giveaway For the Little Ones

My kids may be a bit of an anomaly  but other than when they are infants and toddlers and routinely spit out their iron drops {yep, all three of them did}, they're pretty good about taking vitamins. Mind you, most kids are good with fruity vitamins that are reminiscent of candied goodies, so it's not exactly shocking that they had no problem taking them.

One of my all time favorite pictures of "The Lil Bits"

"Now That's Some High Quality H2O!" AKA: Hint Water (A GMYMO Post)

Confession time: I don't like water. I try to force myself to drink it, because I know that I need it and it's good for me and all, but the fact is... I really don't like it. Every day we go through the same routine to make our skin look beautiful – wash, moisturize, and apply makeup. But in order to make our skin really beautiful, we have to go beyond our regular routine and learn about the functions of skin and the many ways to keep it healthy. This includes staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water. While this used to be a huge struggle for me, it has gotten easier recently, and one of the reasons why is Hint Water...

Brooke Burke's Healthy Snack Behind the DWTS Scene! AKA: Getting My Yummy Mummy On Inspiration

I decided to catch up on Dancing With the Stars and when Lo saw Brooke Burke, she got super excited and said "Look mommy! It's the lady from Modern Family!" (Otherwise known as Sofia Vergara). That is a total compliment!

Anyone that follows her career, can't help but respect Brooke Burke's work ethic. But I think she's particularly admirable to me as a busy mom. How she manages to handle her hectic schedule AND look that fabulous, boggles my mind.

I've watch her videos for Modern Mom on YouTube, so I know that she works out regularly and partakes in a healthy diet with a big focus on moderation. Those are excellent habits to emulate and seeing the snack she chose to enjoy while behind the scenes of Dancing With the Stars (Quaker Oats new Real Medleys  Summer Berry Oatmeal)  helped me to realize how truly doable certain lifestyle changes can be for me too...

Until next time...