Trader Joes Grocery Haul

My obsession with TJs hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s still my current favorite when it comes to groceries. Their variety is unmatched, their produce is always fresh, and let’s be real — SAMPLES EVERY SINGLE DAY.  So today, when I realized my fridge and cupboards were both equally sad and empty, I hopped in my car…

Bloom Where You Grow Best

We’re a lot like plants. No, we’re not green and we don’t have leaves BUT we have a ton of other similarities. For example, we’re both completely dependent upon the nutrients we receive each day, we have complex biological systems running through us, and without the proper environments, neither of us can grow. Recently I’ve…

Energy Overnight Oats

Breakfast people are the best people (in my opinion). And if you’re one of my fav people you’re going to L-O-V-E this so-simple recipe. It’s delicious, nutritious, and packs a mad punch of energy. I’ll be honest — I eat this mid-morning (after my first breakfast of 2 scrambled eggs) when I’m sitting at my…

Fruit and Fitness: What’s the Deal?

We all want to know: Is fruit good for me? How much fruit should I eat? Will fruit make me fat? It’s full of sugar so should I stay away from it? What about smoothies? And fruit juice? And fruit roll-ups? And FRUIT BY THE FOOT?????? *stands* “My name is Kaili, and I’m a fruit-aholic.”…

6 Reasons You’re Not Seeing Results

You’ve been going to the gym regularly and watching what you eat – but you’re still not seeing the results you’d like. What’s the deal? First off, fitness is a journey – and a heck of a long one at that. Anyone selling you a “quick fix” is full of sh*t (pardon my language). Changing…

My 10 Must Have Trader Joe’s Products

I’m new to this whole “Trader Joe’s Obsession.” The first time I walked into the store I was ridiculously overwhelmed – similar to my first experience with the 3-story Forever 21 in NYC. There’s a whole bunch of stuff and seemingly no true order. Now I’m a seasoned vet (lol JK I’ve been like 6…

Gluten Free Chicken Tacos

OK, so I may be slightly obsessed with her food since she’s one of my favorite humans, but today I’m sharing another delicious recipe from Devon (DevonJade.com). It just happens to be my favorite thing on Earth: TACOS. So continue reading for a quick recipe that will become a staple in your food prep. I…

World’s “Fudgiest” Gluten Free Brownie

It’s Monday, and what better way to start the week off than by baking a sweet treat? This delicious recipe is courtesy of my good friend Devon (devonjade.com) — head on over to her blog for more drool-inducing recipes and other amazing content.

Micronutrients: What Are They And Why Do We Need Them?

According to Merriam-Webster, micronutrients are a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to the growth and health of a living organism. As opposed to their big sibling macronutrient: a chemical element or substance (such as potassium or protein) that is essential in relatively large amounts…