Cooking with Young Living

The simple things in life are what make it worth living. Dinnertime is one of those simple things. It is a time to gather around a dinner table with loved ones to enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal that was prepared with the sole purpose of pleasing those you care about. Add to that the element of 100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils, and you have now enhanced dinnertime with nutrients the way Young Living and nature intended. That being said, it is time to share another mouth-watering dinner suggestion: This month’s recipe comes from health coach and Young...

Slique Slim Caps Giveaway!

According to a May 2012 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 32 million more Americans will become obese by 2030. This staggering increase of 42 percent of the U.S. population is scary and eye opening. In fact, I was part of this statistic. I was 50 pounds overweight and heading in the wrong direction. Food had become my crutch. I ate when I was happy. I ate when I was sad. I was constantly eating in the car, while watching television, even while working at my desk. However, combining Young Living’s Slique™ weight-management program with...

Summer Cleansing

In my last blog post, I promised additional tips for beginning and sustaining a healthy cleanse. But before I discuss those details, I’d like to identify the reasons cleansing can be so beneficial, especially during this time of year. According to natural-health pioneers such John Tilden, Dr. Randolph Stone, Dr. Bernard Jensen, Dr. John Ray Christopher, Dr. Richard Shultze, and Gary Young, most disease is the result of a poor diet that is high in animal products, overly processed foods, and foods that are high in fat and low in fiber. When we combined this poor diet with...

Slique Fitness Tip: Cardio

A successful weight management program consists of two main pieces; Nutrition and Exercise. The Slique Kit tackles the nutrition side, now it is time to look at exercise. This week, we will be focusing on one of the essential activities for healthy weight management: Cardio. Choose one of the following exercises to do each day to enhance your transformation. •    Walk for 30 minutes per day •    Run for 30 minutes per day •    Bike for 30 minutes per day Change it up! By using a variety of cardio exercises we avoid the monotony we may feel when exercising....

April’s Recipe: Raw Sprouted Hummus

During the springtime, I like to introduce foods that encourage eating a lighter diet and provide a transition from the heartier meals consumed during the winter months. Hummus with Young Living lemon essential oil invites the sun to shine and warm up the season. This delicious snack satisfies my appetite and helps me commit to eating lighter fare. I wrote a simple poem about the pitfalls of weather-induced overeating and would like to share it with you: I find it easy to eat light When the weather is bright, But when the rains pour, It’s the cravings to watch for! I...