Lately it has been said to me numerous times that I should “follow my heart”, and vice versa I have told some people close to me to follow theirs as well. So I felt the need…

How much willpower do you have? Are you tough enough to take on a 30 Day Challenge? You can start a 30 day challenge at anytime for any reason. It just takes a goal, determination, and…

Have you ever noticed when you meet new people, one of the first things to come up in conversation is “So what do you do?” Sure it’s a conversation piece and most people define themselves by…

Did you know squash originated from a Native American word? The word comes from “askutahsquash”, which means “eaten raw or uncooked”. Squash comes in many different varieties, shapes, sizes, and colors. Common colors are tan, yellow,…

The meaning of Valentines day varies to many people. The day can be a representation and celebration of love, a reminder of love and to love, or to the materialistic people (no offense) it’s a day…

Most guys don’t want to eat healthy party snacks during the Super Bowl. But you can make healthy food anyway and just don’t let them know about it! I’ve compiled a list of Super Bowl Recipes…

What does it mean to you to give support?  We may all have our own definitions of support. The important thing to remember about support, is that it’s like respect; you should give it in order…

When it comes to having the motivation and determination to lose weight, or to meet any goal, many people need support and a little extra push. I offer support and weight loss motivation so people can…

If you haven’t seen or heard of PB2 by now and you’re wondering “What is PB2?” and “how would I use it?” I’ve created a video to show you 7 ways to use it in less…

Someone recently asked me ,”How do you find the time to run two businesses and attend school?” My main key to success is time management along with five other very important factors. I’m so passionate about my…

Naturopathy began from Hippocrates and from the teachings and concepts of Benedict Lust. Naturopathic medicine focuses on the mind, body, and soul. Naturopathic doctors work to find the cause of illness and treat the patient as…

Cranberry was once used by Native Americans to dress wounds and treat lung infections. The English used cranberry for digestive issues, scurvy, liver problems, and blood disorders. Today cranberry is more commonly known for treating urinary…

Miles of Chocolate offers baked chocolate dessert bars that are like a cross between a brownie and a truffle. It’s like the two made love and this is it’s love child. These baked chocolate dessert bars…

Give the gift of chocolate in a special and personalized way for them to receive a chocolate delivery. Or enjoy a chocolate delivery for yourself. The key point to remember when treating yourself with chocolate is…

A Choc-bite a day …helps melt the stress away! Chocolate helps with stress relief and weight loss?! It’s a chocolate dream and it sounds too good to be true, but isn’t when you portion yourself and…

One year ago at SXSW 2011 I woke up to a business card near my head with a picture of a bitten chocolate bar on it. I giggled and wondered how it got there. It wasn’t…

Welcome to the Blendhappy week of chocolate! If you’re wondering about chocolate health benefits and which chocolate is the healthiest… you’re on the right page. In honor of Halloween 2012 I’ve decided to feature chocolate all…

Which juicer is best? Well this detailed infographic, “The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Juicer”, is very accurate and makes me wish I’d thought to make something like this first! I have written my own juicer reviews,…

Have you ever had someone try to push their opinion or lifestyle on you? Does it make you uncomfortable? Personally, some of the pushiest people I’ve met are vegan or highly religious. I still get surprised when…

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” One of my all time favorite quotes by Dr.Suess. People seem to be so concerned with…

Whether you have kids, or are going back to school yourself, make sure you pack healthy snacks. These options are also great for people who pack snacks for work, car trips, camping, hiking, or any other…

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.  ~Winston Churchill  Being brave doesn’t just mean skydiving out of a plane, going to war,…

How often do you complain? I bet most people think they don’t complain at all, or that they barely do. Other people might admit they complain a bit more then they should, and some people are…

“Judge not and you will not be judged; condemn not and you will not be condemned; forgive and you will be forgiven.” Luke 6:37. My definition of a Judgement: Quickly assessing someone based on ones own personal…

Addictions are hard to deal with regardless of what someone is addicted to. Right now I want to talk about Nicotine addictions and how to quit smoking. Nicotine is the most common addiction among people today…

Many food intolerances are confused with food allergies that are caused by elevated levels of histamines in food. These elevated histamine levels can make eating foods, such as strawberries and many other foods, a miserable experience. Effects…

Quinoa comes from the Andes Mountains of South America and is closely related to species such as beets, spinach, and tumbleweeds. The leaves can be eaten as a leaf vegetable, but the commercial availability of quinoa greens is limited. The grain contains essential amino acids like lysine,…

Everyone’s a teacher in one way or another. We are each others teachers in life. There are those who are eager to learn more, do more, become more and those who have closed their minds and think…

Amaranth is any plant of the genus Amaranthus, typically having small green, red, or purple tinted flowers. Certain varieties are grown for food. It’s known as a native “cereal”. The History “Amaranth has been cultivated as a…

I recently took a little quiz “The Food List Challenge“. I’ve tried 67 of 100 foods on this list. I’m open and willing to trying more foods, but it had me thinking how many people are…

In recent years, it seems now more than ever people are seeing “organic” signs in stores on food products everywhere and more people choosing organic everyday. Organic farming is on the rise producing more organic products…

Do you think in order to be healthy you have to spend more money? You are not alone in thinking that! I recently had a friend in the Blendhappy community ask me how he can be…

Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day are days to remember our fallen comrades or to thank a veteran. Not to say “Happy Memorial” or “Happy Veteran’s Day” to a vet and then go get wasted drunk because…

Sugar is a sweet, crystalline substance obtained mainly from the juice of the sugar cane and the sugar beet, and present in sorghum, maple sap, etc. It is used extensively as an ingredient and flavoring of certain foods and as a fermenting agent in the manufacture of certain alcoholic beverages; sucrose. There are different forms…

As someone who is gluten sensitive, I’ve found it difficult to go out to eat or travel. I love to travel and do so often, so when I travel I must find ways to stick to…

Legumes are part of the large plant family, Leguminosae (or Fabaceae) and are classified as: “by-herbaceous plants, shrubs, trees, and vines having usually compound leaves, clusters of irregular keeled flowers.” There are other forms with pod-splitting sides including: beans, peas, acacia, alfalfa, clover, indigo, lentil, mesquite, mimosa, and peanut. 10 Things to Know About Legumes Good source of Protein Good source of…

Have you ever taken your mother for granted? Unfortunately, we all may have at one time or another. Mothers may not have always given us our way, they may have held the reigns too tight, or…

If you are going to make a dairy free switch, I highly recommend doing it with almond milk. It has a great taste, consistency, and is the healthiest alternative. Because Soy can produce too much estrogen…

So Delicious by Turtle Mountain provides dairy free alternatives with their coconut milk product line and now they’ve launched an entire new line of almond milk products, which I am thrilled to share with you in…

Gluten intolerance is becoming more common among people now more than ever. I found out in October 2011 I was gluten sensitive to gluten. Since then I’ve had to alter my eating habits and I have to…

Have you ever had a moment of not having patience? An urge inside you that was too much to contain? Or…Have you ever been so irritable that you snapped at an innocent bystander? Maybe you’re impatient on…

Eating out can be for enjoyment or convenience, but are you making the right choices to stay healthy? Preparation If you know ahead of time that you’re going to a restaurant, cut back on calories during…

Happy “loving” the Earth Day! “Man must feel the earth to know himself and recognize his values…. God made life simple.  It is man who complicates it.”  ~Charles A. Lindbergh I wanted to put that quote…

People gain weight for various reasons. If you’re consuming more calories than you’re burning, you are going to gain weight! Weight gain could be due to poor eating habits, it could be from a thyroid issue, it could…

Sure those chubby little cheeks are cute, and little rolly polly babies or toddlers are cute too. Baby fat is a understandable, but as they grow older it’s important to make sure they are eating plenty…

Chia is flowering plant that is actually a member of the mint family. Although chia doesn’t taste like mint, it tastes more like a poppy seed when eaten dry and a little sweeter when eaten after…

“Blendhappy birthday to you… blendhappy birthday to you, BLENDHAPPY birthday…. BlendHappyyyyyy, Happy Birthday to YOU!” Believe it or not, Blendhappy’s first video post was on April Fools Day 2011. What better way to celebrate than to…

Although I enjoy blending fruits and vegetables, and they are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle; through research, trial, and personal experience I believe herbal tea benefits health and healing. I drink at least 2-4…

You must have at least one blessing in your life. Whether you recognize it or not. Expressing gratitude is a like giving a gift; the best things in life are free. Every morning when you wake…

Many times we hear of an outbreak in food that causes harm. Once it was in tomatoes, once in cantaloupe, and once in spinach. Now we must be aware of the Brown Rice Syrup Arsenic Warning….