Hey Beautiful!
I'm Leah,
your Holistic Health &
Hormone Coach
If you are over 40 and fed up with all the fad diets, tired of doing all the "right things" yet not getting results, then you're in the right place. Let's work together to reclaim your sleep, mood, energy, and waistline.
Recent posts
Easy 4 Ingredient Paleo Pancake Recipe
Are you just starting out on a Paleo journey? Or perhaps you discovered that you can use the term 'paleo' when searching for gluten-free or dairy-free recipes and everything you find will be compliant... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 13, 2024•5 min read
Massaged Kale Salad Recipe: an easy way to eat more kale!
The health world and even the media is all hyped up about kale this and kale that and how amazing kale is...and kale yeah, IT IS! Some even consider kale to be one of the most nutrient-dense foods on ... ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•3 min read
Easy 5-minute Immune-Boosting Smoothie Recipe
It's no secret, I am a huge smoothie fan. I usually wean off my everyday smoothie routine in the winter, but if I feel like a need a quick power-up for my system as cold and flu season hits, I most de... ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•5 min read
15 Healthy Super Bowl Recipes to WOW your guests AND stick to Your Health Goals
For me, Super Bowl Sunday means 3 things; lots of football watching, lots of couch time, and LOTS of comfort food (which are usually not very healthy). ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•5 min read
Trader Joe's Dinner Ideas: Italian Style Cauliflower Rice
Most of the blog posts, series, and tutorials you find on my site are because I'm actually trying to solve a problem for myself and then decide that it's such a great solution that I need to tell the ... ...more
recipes ,meal planning
November 13, 2024•6 min read
Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
What do you do when all you want is a taco but you know it won’t help you get healthy? You eat one of these tasty Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps! These are a perfectly satisfying comfort food loaded with... ...more
recipes ,Eat Well
November 13, 2024•2 min read
Eat This Superfood Salad and Supercharge Your Day
Most people’s idea of a salad is a drab boring affair of iceberg lettuce and out of season tomatoes. I’m here to change that perception because a really good salad is far from boring. A proper salad s... ...more
recipes ,Detox &Eat Well
November 13, 2024•3 min read
Gut Healing Smoothie
Keeping your gut healthy and happy is one of the big secrets to good digestion, glowing skin, and increased energy. The more easy ways you have to incorporate recipes that reestablish a healthy intest... ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•2 min read
Dark Cherry Chocolate Smoothie (using ingredients only from your pantry & freezer)
Another smoothie recipe! This one is for the kids...ok, it's not JUST for the kids, but they're gonna love it! Even though it is packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals (even some magn... ...more
recipes ,smoothies healthy kids &Recipes Kids Will Love
November 13, 2024•3 min read
Protein Packed Grain-free Banana Nut Breakfast Muffins
I have finally finessed the ultimate weekday breakfast recipe! This is a rare commodity, a breakfast food that is super easy to take on the go, requires no cooking or prep, is super healthy for you AN... ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•4 min read
Top 9 Fermented Foods: Their Benefits & How to Eat Them
It's all the rage these days. Hashtags for probiotics, good bacteria, fermented foods, microbiome, gut-friendly, "feed your gut", etc are skyrocketing in popularity on social media. And for good reaso... ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•7 min read
Easy 5-Minute Healthy Basil Pesto Recipe
Do you want to know my favorite thing about pesto? No, it's not that it is amazing scrumptious comfort food that can jazz up various types of meals. But that's pretty awesome too. My favorite thing ... ...more
recipes , gluten-free &dips and condiments
November 13, 2024•4 min read
All Natural DIY Tea Tree Oil Face Wash (great for acne)
As moms, I'm willing to bet that we have all either dealt with teenage acne ourselves, weird-hormonal outbreaks in our 20s (birth control pill??), or pregnancy-related hormonal acne (I didn't even kno... ...more
recipes ,Non-toxic Cleaning Essential Oils &diy
November 13, 2024•4 min read
Yes, You CAN Host a Fun Kids Birthday Party with NO Sugar!
You see, he hasn't yet had any candy, cake, or refined (white) sugar products yet. I'm not a freak about it, and I know the day will come when he will have those "foods", but I just feel like it's rea... ...more
recipes ,healthy desserts &gluten-free
November 12, 2024•7 min read
"Thinker" Blend; Essential Oils for Focus
Your mind is jumping around like kids in a jump house at a birthday party after loads of sugar consumption, you can't seem to string two coherent sentences together, and yet you still have a ton of wo... ...more
recipes ,Essential Oils &Brain power
November 12, 2024•4 min read
Essential Oils for Congestion
When your little one starts coughing in the middle of the night, what do you do? When their chest is rattling with congestion and you desperately wish you could help them breathe a little better, what... ...more
recipes ,Non-toxic Cleaning Essential Oils &Natural Health
November 12, 2024•4 min read
DIY Copycat Burt's Bees Lip Balm; easy 4 ingredient recipe
After beginning the slow process of overhauling my food, cosmetics, and personal care products over the years I have been on a mission to accomplish two goals; reduce my exposure to toxic chemicals an... ...more
recipes ,Non-toxic Cleaning Essential Oils &diy
November 12, 2024•5 min read
Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe with a Paleo Spin {gluten-free, grain-free}
I hear pitter-patter STOMP-STOMP down the hallway and I just know what is about to happen...CRASH! The bedroom door flies open and two little monsters come barreling in screaming "Dutch Baby Pancakes,... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•5 min read
Week 4: Steal My Meal Plan! {4 Week Meal Plan Series}
What if your weeknight dinner was already cooked when you got home in the evening? I mean TOTALLY ready? Like ready to serve yourself, sit down and enjoy. ...more
recipes ,meal planning
November 12, 2024•10 min read
No Flour, No Sugar! Healthy Chocolate Blender Pancakes {gluten-free, dairy-free}
I make so many things in my Vitamix (I am a bit obsessed with it) but hadn't yet ventured into making blender pancakes. I tried out a few recipes and was underwhelmed, so I created my own! This healt... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•6 min read
Week 3: Steal My Meal Plan! {4 Week Meal Plan Series}
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recipes ,meal planning
November 12, 2024•11 min read
Week 2: Steal My Meal Plan! {4 Week Meal Plan Series}
If you want someone to tell you exactly what to eat, what to shop for, and to give you a whole one-week meal plan in detail with recipes and notes then this post is for you. Actually, if I were you, I... ...more
recipes ,meal planning
November 12, 2024•10 min read
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Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe [flu + cold natural remedy]
Cold and flu season is already upon us, and the one thing I hate to see as a mom is my child in discomfort and pain from illness. That is why the one thing I make sure to have on hand at all times is ... ...more
recipes ,healthy kids Recipes Kids Will Love &Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements
November 12, 2024•6 min read
Week 1: Steal My Meal Plan! {4 Week Meal Plan Series}
Are you a busy mom who is struggling with formulating a meal plan that works for your family? Do you see other examples online of Weekly Meal Plans but all the dinners are "Pinterest Perfect" and it r... ...more
recipes ,meal planning
November 12, 2024•8 min read
Protein Packed Banana Nut & Raisin Breakfast Muffins {gluten and grain-free}
I have finally finessed the ultimate weekday breakfast recipe! This is a rare commodity, a breakfast food that is super easy to take on the go, requires no cooking or prep, is super healthy for you AN... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•5 min read
How To Boost Your Milk Supply with Delicious Lactation Cookies!
Based on my conversations with other moms, my pumping output, and having two boys who have thrived on breastmilk as babes, I'm going to go ahead and say I had a healthy milk supply. However, around 3-... ...more
Smoothies | Recipes Kids Will Love | Recipes ,recipes &motherhood
November 12, 2024•6 min read
20 Super Healthy Smoothie Recipes You Need to Try
Smoothie recipes are a dime a dozen on the internet. “Detox” and “cleansing” are buzzwords that just about every blogger in the health and wellness niche uses, and not always with your best interests ... ...more
recipes ,smoothies &Eat Well
November 12, 2024•8 min read
Watermelon Radish & Mint Summer Salad
I have got the best summer salad for you today! It checks all the boxes; easy to make, refreshing, looks beautiful, healthy and it tastes AH-MAZING! Even if you aren't gung-ho for radishes, this versi... ...more
recipes
November 12, 2024•4 min read
The Formula for How to Make a Great Smoothie
Have you been putting off drinking smoothies because you either can't find one you like or you are overwhelmed by the millions of recipes and can't choose one to try? ...more
recipes ,smoothies Recipes Kids Will Love &Eat Well
November 12, 2024•12 min read
Soaked and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 5 Yummy Ways
Pumpkin Seeds, also known as pepitas, are one of those things that I always forget about, suddenly remember how healthy they are and then wonder why I don't have any on hand! (Oh yeah, because I ate t... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•4 min read
What is Keto Butter Coffee (aka Bulletproof Coffee)? and How to Make It!
What if I told you that by drinking a special cup of coffee you could increase and sustain your energy, activate weight loss, improve your brain function, and curb your cravings? Oh, and it also taste... ...more
recipes ,Get Healthy Detox Eat Well welness trend &pantry
November 12, 2024•12 min read
No Time? 9 easy, quick, healthy weeknight meals
It is one of those days when I don't have time to find, read, or learn a new dinner recipe. I don’t have time to do loads of kitchen prep work, I just have like 20-30 minutes (if that) to throw togeth... ...more
recipes ,meal planning &Eat Well
November 12, 2024•13 min read
Homemade healthy ranch dip recipe
I'm picky about the ingredients in my food. Especially with condiments. Did you know that condiments are one of the sneaky places that sugar can be found? Why do we need sugar in our ranch dip? Uhhh, ... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•2 min read
"Awakening" purple juice drink recipe; boost your energy!
I was dragging this afternoon. My first thought was SUGAR!!, but I immediately changed my mindset to 'what does my body ACTUALLY need?' Yeah, I still have sugar cravings sometimes. I’m human just like... ...more
recipes ,smoothies
November 12, 2024•2 min read
Slow Cooker Chili Spiked with Veggies
love chili on a cold winter night, coated with gooey cheese and steaming in the bowl. After I graduated from nutrition school I began to see the potential in adding more nutrition to everyday meals. H... ...more
recipes
November 12, 2024•4 min read
The Best Green Smoothies to Get Into the St Patrick's Day Spirit
With St. Patrick's day just around the corner, here are some green smoothie ideas to get your green spirit flowing strong...in a healthy way! I collected the greenest, healthiest, and most appealing g... ...more
recipes ,Get Healthy &smoothies
November 12, 2024•4 min read
Fish Taco Bowls: A Quick and Easy Weeknight Meal
I could eat foods from south of the border every day, all day long. I simply love all of it. So it is no wonder that one of my favorite weeknight meals happens to be fish taco bowls. ...more
recipes
November 12, 2024•7 min read
5 Recipes to Curb Your Sweet Cravings & Shrink Your Waistline
If you answered yes to some or all of these questions then THIS BLOG POST IS PERFECT FOR YOU! I'm so excited!!! (yes, I geek out on this stuff because I KNOW it will help you to achieve your goals!) I... ...more
recipes ,Get Healthy &Eat Well
November 12, 2024•4 min read
How to make mouthwatering pulled beef for 5 different meals
This blog post has been requested by so many of my Instagram followers that I spent my weekend writing it for you guys! I couldn't bear the thought of you all going one more day without this amazingne... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•3 min read
Super Easy Chocolate Banana Cookies That Taste Like Dessert (with NO Sugar!)
Are you looking for a healthy "treat" for your kids (and yourself)? Then look no more. Here it is. Not only do these "cookies" taste like a treat, but they are SUPER easy to make. ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•2 min read
My everyday green smoothie with 5 servings of veggies and fruit
Recently I've realized that with food, I'm a bit of a creature of habit. While diversity and variety in your diet are definitely beneficial and highly recommended, I find that it is just easier to sti... ...more
recipes ,Detox &smoothies
November 12, 2024•5 min read
Easy, Quick, Summer Dinner; Blackened Chicken Salad
This is a delicious, healthy, refreshing, light but satisfying and easy meal for those hot summer nights. If your kids don’t eat salad, no worries, you can serve a compartmentalized dinner for them us... ...more
recipes
November 12, 2024•5 min read
