As a personal trainer and health coach, helping people be their healthiest self is a top priority in my life. I've spent the last 20 years keeping up with the latest health discoveries and have pivoted directions with each and every new development. In my years of experience we've swung from pasta being the best to the worst, egg yolks and avocados going from bad to good, and sugar being far worse than fat! One thing I think we will never argue is that natural ingredients can

I love making smoothies in the morning because it's a great way to get fruits and veggies in from the get-go! Today I modified my traditional Chocolate Banana Berry Smoothie by adding a drop of doTerra peppermint oil which is great for energy and also adds an element of sweetness. I love the peppermint oil because you can inhale it or use it topically. If I need a little pick-me-up, I will put a little on the back of my neck or inhale it from the palms of my hands—so invigora