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Low-Sugar Pumpkin Pie Balls
I love apple pie. And I make a pretty darn good one. But, I'm always so conflicted when it comes to dessert at Thanksgiving. I have to have apple pie, but then I really want pumpkin pie too. I end up filling my plate with both desserts, even though I just got done...
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14 Ways The Universe Communicates With You
We have done quite a bit of work understanding how we connect and communicate with our Higher Power through our beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and actions. Now it’s time to get in tune with all of the communication that the Universe is directing back to us. Let's...
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Guest Post: AIP Twix Bars by Ashley Castle
Hey friends! I’m so excited to be here on WellBelly sharing a tasty AIP treat with you today! So who am I? Well here’s a little bit about me…my name is Ashley Castle, I’m an NTP like Shawn (we were in the same class!) with a passion for helping people heal and...
Low-Sugar Chocolate Peppermint Balls
Guess what I ate today?...Lamb tongue! Can you believe it?! I am SO not normally that adventurous. But, I was with my fellow NTP (Nutritional Therapy Practitioner) friends, and as soon as one person ordered it, I was intrigued and decided to give it a try! I am NOT...
The Autoimmune Mindset: Do You Need To Change Yours?
A minor health setback last week got my head spinning about a common thread that lies amongst those of us with autoimmune disease on our path to achieving optimal health. So, of course, I HAD to share it with you all. While my original thought process was geared...
What Having 6-Pack Abs Taught Me
It's the two-year anniversary of a really important day for me -- the day I had the best abs of my life. Full on 6-pack abs. I had achieved my impossible. It was something I had always wanted, always strived for, even as a teenager. Two years ago I achieved that...
Does YOUR liver need a little love? 28 questions to ask yourself.
The quick answer? Probably. Don't get me wrong. The liver is an amazing organ and has the ability to continue doing all of its required 500+ jobs even when it isn't perfectly healthy and strong. But, at the same time, we have ONE liver and...
Should YOU be a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner? A Program Review
Nutritional Therapy Association program review
Is Your Sunscreen Toxic? 3 Reasons Why.
Skin cancer is scary. And the sun is not something to take lightly. But, here's an interesting thought to consider -- more and more Americans are becoming diligent about using sunscreen every time they are out in the sun, yet the incidences of skin cancer continue to...
Your Perfect Fitness Equation
2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = You(Fit) A question I commonly get asked as a personal trainer...”What do you think of enter newest workout fad here?” My answer? “I think it would be a good thing to do some of the time.” Here’s the (workout) deal....
Gingerbread Balls
I love Southwest. I love that you don’t have to pay for checking a bag. I love that the flight attendants are always funny and entertaining. I love that flights are guaranteed to be pretty dang cheap. Yep, you guessed it...I’m on a plane!...
Cauli-Hummus
I'm dreaming of laying poolside with a blazing sun right now for two reasons. Reason #1: It has been way below zero here in Boulder, CO for 5 days straight now. I really don't terribly mind cold weather. It's a chance to find your thickest...
Knocking Out Autoimmune Disease – Bovine Colostrum
UPDATE 7/2016:Â It's been almost 2 years since I wrote this post and it has consistently been the most popular post I have ever written. Â For this reason, I think it is important to give an update. Â The popularity of this post makes...
Grains: Are They All Bad?
I’m a podcast junkie. It’s so bad that I often notice myself thinking the people on the opposite end delivering the podcast are my friends. We’re on a first name basis and I get their inside jokes. It's a great friendship. In all seriousness, I love listening...
Two Bite Lemon ‘Cheese’cakes
No matter how little sugar I have in my diet, I still have a pretty solid sweet tooth. I love desserts, especially baked goods. Luckily, there are millions of great Paleo recipes for cookies, cakes, and muffins out there. But so many of them use eggs and almond...
