This video was too incredible not to share! Creative photographer Thomas Leveritt, uses a camera equipped with UV technology to show us what ordinary people look like without proper sunscreen protection on their skin. There are so many opinions lately about the safety and necessity of wearing sunscreen.  Is it all hype or does it truly shield you from harmful...

Let’s talk about the health benefits of juicing real quick! If you follow me on Instagram you will have noticed that I am a major fan of making smoothies and also juicing. I have a raw juice almost daily but many times I get asked if it’s just another diet fad!I’m happy to report that juicing is not just another...

Last month,  hubby and I joined my parents and sister for a family vacay to Puerto Villarta, Mexico for about 9 days.  For vacation, I always try to pack light and keep my belongings simple.  I want my vacation to be about nature, food, culture and new experiences (#nopackingocd).  I don’t enjoy lugging around heavy bags, suitcases and unnecessary items...

I love having smoothies for breakfast!  Here is one of my favorite recipes that I make often.  It’s so easy and absolutely delicious. The recipe is inspired by celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder and her Beauty Detox Book.  It’s Kimberly’s famous GGS (Glowing Green Smoothie) that she drinks almost daily.  I usually follow the same recipe but make some slight modifications to...

  Yum! Stuffed peppers are one of my favorite foods to make for dinner!  They go perfectly with a nice salad on the side and are loaded with mega flavor.  I make these extra guilt-free by avoiding heavy tomato sauces, unhealthy oils and unnecessary dairy/cheese. To bump up the health factor, I ditch ground beef and use extra-lean ground turkey!...