Skinny-Teatox

By: Laura Peill – (Check out her blog Chronicles of Passion & Facebook)  

There are certain foods that hang out in my pantry that I just can’t be without. When they are running low, or (god forbid!!), they run out, it’s time to take some serious action to get them back in stock. I’ve been known to make a special trip to the grocery store to buy just these single items if necessary. That’s how serious the action is. It’s because these foods are the key items to eating a clean diet and helping your body naturally detox itself every day.

By: Laura Peill – (Check out her blog Chronicles of Passion & Facebook)  

If you’re having time getting into a workout routine and finding something you can stick with consistently, maybe it’s time to look at not what you are doing for your workout, but when you are doing it.

Studies show pros and cons to working out in both the evening and the morning, but really, leading to no conclusive recommended time to get the heart rate up. Really, the best time is the time that is best for you, that you will stick with and that you enjoy the most.

Not sure what that is? Let’s compare workout times:

You probably have a lot of these herbs and spices sitting in your cupboard right now.   In fact, many of them you probably cook with on a regular basis. But did you know that they are good for more than just cooking? Many herbs and spices are natural remedies for common issues such as colds, dry skin, irritated digestive systems and inflammation. To achieve the best results and get the most from the herbs, choose fresh over dried, and store properly so they are able to maintain their nutrient profile. Here’s 6 for you to start with:

It’s the middle of the afternoon, and you’re reaching that 4 pm hour, when it’s nearly time for the end of the day, but not quite yet. And it ‘s just long enough between now and the end that you know you need something to pick you up and keep you going. Stop. Don’t reach for a sugary sweet, a coffee or a Starbucks latte. Instead, try a Matcha tea!

The powerful green tea powder, made from grinding up whole green tea leaves is super good for you and has so many health benefits, not to mention boosts your energy. Here’s 5 reasons you need to add this to your routine:

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter)

With the changes in the weather slowly beginning to go into play, it makes sense that maybe it’s also time to change your running playlist!

If you haven’t checked out the first article written about music, click here.

As the weather gets colder and the roads get icier, some folks may not want to run outside – thus, they resort to the dreaded treadmill. To keep yourself from getting too bored with the machine, we’ve got some great #TBT (Throwback Thursday) songs that’ll get you pumped and have you jogging along to every beat.