ACAI Bowl

Creating an acai bowl is pretty simple. The instructions are on the packets of acai. I have found a game changer is passion fruit juice as the liquid you add. I figured why not share how I make and what I use. Ingredients 1/2 cup passion fruit juice 1/2 ripe banana 1/2 cup frozen strawberries…

Aromatherapy: New Strategy for Helping my Anxious Self

I want to say I was first introduced to aromatherapy maybe 9 years ago by my supervisor. I have done sugar scrubs and other bath products using essential oils since then. Many of wish you can find here on my blog. The difference today is the introduction of a diffuser for aromatherapy. I very much enjoy in all…

Food Matters: Follow Friday

You may have seen the Food Matters documentary. Well they have a fantastic Pinterest board https://www.pinterest.com/foodmattersfilm/ They also post awesome content on their other social media sites. I enjoy the stuff that comes through my newsfeed on FB from them. You should check them out if you are look for recipes, wellness inspiration, or general knowledge.

Makeup: Ava Anderson and a DIY: Tinted Lip Balm

I have been cleaning up or out many things in my life. One of those areas has been the beauty department. I would not say I am a person that wears makeup. I do however wear it on occasion if the mood hits me or I am going to an event of sorts. Wellness is…

Unhappy Meals – Michael Pollan – New York Times

The story of how basic questions about what to eat got so complicated reveals a great deal about the institutional imperatives of the food industry, nutritional science and journalism. An older article that I still go back to from time to time.  Unhappy Meals – Michael Pollan – New York Times

so true

love-this-pic-dot-com: Make time for yourself

Water is important. Makes our innards do all those organ type things they need to do. Being really technical here. I had a convo yesterday with some colleagues before a meeting. A story came up about the importance of hydration and how much water you should drink in a day. I believe the story was…

Current Reads: Lifestyle

So these are 4 books I am currently reading. I don’t know how to read books one at a time when they have a more educational feel. I say educational because I take notes and reflect the whole time reading them. Those other books I read for giggles don’t take me long at all. Bless…

Since the 4th of July is next week I figured this post for a healthy eats and celebrations follow friday would make sense. Check out Jordie on Instagram. FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW! http://instagram.com/brittany_jordie?modal=true Jordie studied nutrition in college. She currently works as a weight loss counselor and nutritionist. Jordie is on the path to becoming to a…