• Eat Your Veggies, Like It Too

    fiber superfood

    Monday: “mon” = “my” in French + “day” = “my day”. Once I made this discovery, my perspective for the week shifted dramatically. Life is in overdrive for the Shookmans as we ready for the big move to Austin on Saturday. Goodbyes and towers of boxes mean I’m an emotional wreck. It’s times like this when eating healthy can feel like mission: impossible. Even on a regular old day, only 1 in 10 people get enough fruits and veggies. And the powerful punch of fiber from fruits & veggies is what helps keep us full, maintains blood sugar levels and aids in digestion. But getting enough fruits and veggies doesn’t have to be so hard. Read on to learn more about the benefits of fiber and my life hacks for getting more of it. Bonus: a fiber superfood!

  • The Future of Food Is Now: Expo West 2019 Recap

    2019 food trends

    The most reliable way to predict the future is to create it. And woah was I inspired by all the creators stirring up the food industry at last week’s Natural Foods Expo West. What’s truly powerful though, is realizing that you aren’t just a bystander. You have the power to create whatever reality you desire. All these innovations started with one step into the unknown. One brave soul had the courage to listen to the hollerings of their heart and stomp on any doubts, missteps or naysayers and charge ahead to create something completely new to the world. Pretty cool, huh?

    As a brand marketer & food enthusiast, I’m taking inspo from all the creative juices flowing at last week’s natural & organics food show. Want a sip? Read on for my take on the top 2019 food trends at Natural Foods Expo West, along with my fav new products you’ll soon find on shelves.

  • May Favorites

    May favorites

    Awww…snap! Summer is in season, my friends! Before we jump into June, let’s rewind on May. Check out the list below of my May favorites – places, products and passions. As per usual, if you have a suggestion of a workout, product or recipe I should try in June, let me know in the comments. Happy kick-off to summer!

  • April Favorites

    april favorites

    Finally time to put away the sweaters! Hurrah! And, it’s the start of a new month, which means a roundup of my April favorites. See below for the top 10 and if you’ve got places, products or workouts that I should check out, let me know in the comments!