Whether you are looking to treat yourself or looking for a gift for a loved one, here are a few ideas for you. These are the things that I can’t live without. All of them make my life easier in some way and who can’t use a some “easier” in there life right now!

For years I had a love hate relationship with Thanksgiving. I love the family togetherness but hated the feeling I had at the end of the day. I would feel too full and guilty that I had eaten too much!

Fall is finally here and I don’t know about you but I’m ready for a change! It has been a long spring and summer filled with worry and stress. With parts of my life back to a semblance of normalcy, I’m ready to embrace the colder weather.

‘Simply Strong’ has been rebranded to ‘Riley Shaia Fitness!’ Check out the new website stocked full of exercise videos, healthy recipes, informative articles, upcoming trainings, and more!

Coming up with quick, easy, and delicious recipes for your family on week nights is exhausting. Between your work (in the home or outside of the home), practices, and homework it can all be a bit overwhelming and frankly can lead you to rely on fast food more than you would like for your family.

A friend of mine recently told me about a website, Clean Food Dirty Girl, that has great plant-based meal plans. I was curious so I joined the free trial. I was pleased to find that it wasn't just plant-based but oil-free as well.

I was watching the Today show one morning and came across a story about Veronica Garz who had started a grain-free food company based on foods that she grew up on as a Mexican American.

Christmas is only 3 short weeks away…...AHHHH! To help ease the panic I’ve compiled a list of my favorite gift ideas.

I think we can all agree that are feet are not the most attractive part of our bodies nor do we really worry about spot reducing in this area. Our bigger concerns are for great abs or a toned back side but have you ever considered that your feet may be the reason you can't achieve some of your goals?

I recently went to Florida for the World Barre Fitness Summit followed by my company's master trainer summit. We stayed at a beautiful hotel but the options for breakfast were both unhealthy and expensive.

It finally feels like summer and when I think of summer I think of sweet, juicy corn on the cob. Grilled, roasted or microwaved it doesn't matter, it is simply delicious!

There is nothing I like better than getting several meals/snacks out of one bout of cooking which is the premise behind batch cooking. The problem is that I rarely get it together enough to batch cook for the whole week.

Parsley is one of those foods that I like but never seem to have around when I need it. I buy a bunch for a recipe and use a few tablespoons and then it goes bad in my refrigerator so I've decided to explore the benefits of parsley and determine the best way to store and use it so that I'm not wasting food or money.

One of the biggest reasons people will give for not changing to a plant-based diet is money. They are concerned about the cost of buying large amounts of produce and other expensive whole foods. I have two answers to that

Mushrooms are a staple in any whole foods plant-based diet. They are great as a meaty substitute in veggie burgers, sauces and gravies as well as a stand alone main dish. Mushrooms are technically not a vegetable but rather the fruit of a fungus.

Do you find yourself needing to be stimulated by your phone, computer or tv all the time? Does the thought of sitting still seem impossible? Have you noticed that your flexibility isn't what it used to be? For me, it was the flexibility issue that drew me to Yin Yoga.

Peas please! Springtime is prime time for fresh peas but there are several varieties from which to choose: snow peas, English peas or snap peas. How are they different? Let's explore!

Want to be Supermom? Well I do but sometimes I fail miserably! I have been attempting to try new recipe at least once a week lately. I have my old standards that I can make in my sleep but sadly my family is getting tired of the same rotation.

Looking for a way to change-up your workout? Did you make a New Year's resolution to improve your fitness or lose weight? Joining a gym to accomplish these goals can be expensive so I have an alternative that is both easy and effective while requiring little to no equipment.

My ritual at Christmas used to be baking lots of holiday cookies, brownies and fudge to give away to family and friends. Since I have gone through a transformation in my diet I no longer want to make these types of treats so I have been trying very hard to come up with a delicious alternative!