Pecans, the Perfect Nut!

February 19, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Having fibromyalgia has forced me to look at my nutrition in a whole new light. I have been known for eating “healthy” since I was a teenager but I’ve come to realize that just because a food is “healthy” doesn’t mean it’s the right choice for everyone. There are certain foods that just don’t make […]

Green Smoothie

February 17, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Tomorrow begins my 4th week of my fibromyalgia elimination diet and I am feeling great! In addition to cutting out inflammatory foods we have been trying to increase our cruciferous veggie intake. Cruciferous vegetables such as kale, cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts have so many health benefits including balancing hormones, have cancer fighting properties, and […]

Mushroom Coffee

February 5, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Today marks day 9 with no coffee and guys let me tell you I haven’t felt this much energy in years! I’ll admit the first 3 days were rough, but by day 4 I didn’t even miss it. My mind feels clearer and I have more motivation to just get stuff done, even while being […]

Bye Bye Coffee!

January 27, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Enjoying my last cup of coffee before my fibromyalgia elimination diet officially starts tomorrow. It’s funny, I only recently started drinking coffee regularly in the last few years, but I think it’s going to be the hardest thing for me to cut out. I kept it in the last time I did an elimination diet […]

Let me introduce myself…

January 14, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hi, my name is Krissy! Krystal actually – but I made all my friends and family called me Krissy as a kid and I guess I’m stuck with it now. I am a former dietitian and personal trainer turned fashion sales rep. In my spare time I love to create abstract art and sing really […]