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How to Stay Focused and Avoid Distractions

These tips for how to stay focused can be a game changer if you are looking to increase your productivity. If you are struggling to get your most important work done and are getting pulled away from focused work by never-ending distractions, this is a must read!

Before we get into the tips, here are some important things you need to know:

This isn’t easy.If focused, productive work was…

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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Bacon (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

An easy low carb side dish, the flavor of this broccoli cauliflower salad with bacon will amaze you. With a simple aioli dressing that makes it creamy tasting but not too rich, it’s a light and healthy side dish. With fresh and crunchy broccoli and cauliflower florets, bacon bits, red onion and a creamy sauce, what’s not to love about this salad?

Simple ingredients

Sometimes I have…

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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta (Paleo + Whole30)

A healthy dish that will satisfy your creamy pasta craving, this roasted red pepper “pasta” is a recipe you can enjoy without the guilt. Featuring a creamy blended sauce and easy preparation steps, you’ll have this healthy comfort food dinner in front of your family in less than 30 minutes.

It’s all about the sauce

We’ve been experimenting a lot with creamy, dairy-free sauces and have…

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Why Diets Don't Work - How to Change Your Mindset About Eating

Why Diets Don’t Work – How to Change Your Mindset About Eating

Restrictive. Depriving. Temporary. Hard. Failure. These are all words that can be used to describe a “diet”. Looking at these words, it’s easy to see why diets don’t work and ultimately end up a passing phase in our lives. Instead of looking for the next “diet fad”, let’s explore why diets don’t work and some options for a more sustainable non-diet approach to eating.

Why diets don’t work

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Instant Pot Italian Beef (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

This easy to prepare recipe features a tangy Italian dressing that gives this Instant Pot Italian beef an extra flavor kick you’re sure to love. Make it in your slow cooker or Instant pot, either way you’ll end up with a delicious batch of savory shredded Italian beef.

What kind of roast is best for this recipe?

This recipe really will work with just about any beef roast. It’s…

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Italian Sausage Casserole (Paleo + Whole30)

Italian Sausage Casserole (Paleo + Whole30)

With a creamy, smoky sauce that’s baked in with all the other savory ingredients, this Italian sausage casserole is a different type of healthy casserole. Simple ingredients combine to make this Whole30 casserole something you’ll be able to share with your family and friends!

How do you make comfort food healthy?

We love making dishes with real food ingredients that feel like comfort…

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Chipotle Aioli (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

Chipotle Aioli (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

A tangy and savory homemade sauce, this chipotle aioli is ready in just 5 minutes using a jar and immersion blender. A seriously addicting sauce, you’ll find yourself putting it on all of your favorite Whole30 and Keto recipes. It adds some serious chipotle lime flavor to just about anything!

Don’t be afraid to make this homemade chipotle aioli

I’ll admit, until I tested this recipe, I was…

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How to Clear Your Mind and Let Go of What Weighs You Down

How to Clear Your Mind and Let Go of What Weighs You Down

Having a cluttered mind can “weigh you down” mentally. Unfinished to-do lists, a disorganized desk, projects you have wanted to start for months, things waiting to be put away. These are all things that weigh on your mind and drag you down. Here are some tips for how to clear your mind and let go of what weighs you down.

But why does this even matter?

All of the things running around in…

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How to Cure Your Phone Addiction

How to Cure Your Phone Addiction

Are you addicted to your phone? Do find yourself spending more and more time each day endlessly scrolling, checking and responding to notifications? If so, I’m here to help you with some advice on how to cure your phone addiction.

First, take the quiz

To start, it is helpful to understand where you are currently at and monitor how much time you are spending on your phone. We developed a…

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Korean Beef Bulgogi (Paleo + Whole30 Options)

Korean Beef Bulgogi (Paleo + Whole30 Options)

This Paleo Korean beef bulgogi can also be made Whole30 compliant, and if you aren’t familiar with bulgogi, it is typically Korean BBQ beef or pork. Justin chose thinly sliced beef, created a flavorful marinade made with real food ingredients, and you can serve it up as a bowl or in lettuce leaves.

Making the marinade Paleo + Whole30 compliant

The marinade recipe as written does contain…

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup (Paleo, Whole30 + Dairy-free)

Chicken Pot Pie Soup (Paleo, Whole30 + Dairy-free)

This chicken pot pie soup is creamy, thick and filled with everything you’d want in a chicken pot pie. A healthy version that’s Paleo, Whole30 and dairy-free, this soup uses all real food ingredients to bring you a classic comfort food dish in a bowl.

An easy soup from scratch

You might think that making a chicken pot pie soup from scratch is a chore, but this recipe is really pretty easy.…

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Morning Glory Breakfast Muffins (Paleo, Vegan + Nut-Free option)

Morning Glory Breakfast Muffins (Paleo, Vegan + Nut-Free option)

If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast muffin these Paleo + Vegan morning glory muffins are going to be a new favorite. We used pecans in them, but the nuts are entirely optional, so they can easily be made nut-free. And what’s great is that you can meal prep them on Sunday and have them readily available for the work week, and you can even freeze them to take just one or two out at a time as…

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Strategies for Learning New Skills

Strategies for Learning New Skills

As kids and young adults, we are constantly learning new skills. Just because we get older doesn’t mean that we should stop learning. It is important to continuously cultivate a learning mindset and develop new skills and expertise throughout your life. Learning something new may be a challenge, but it’s not as daunting as it may seem. Let’s dig in!

Be warned, learning new skills requires work

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Creamy Chicken Sweet Potato Noodles (Paleo + Whole30)

Creamy Chicken Sweet Potato Noodles (Paleo + Whole30)

A creamy and savory meal that will leave you feeling like you ordered takeout, these creamy chicken sweet potato noodles are going to be a new family favorite! With an easy “cheesy” creamy sauce, no one would ever think this recipe is Paleo + Whole30 too.

Why use sweet potato noodles?

We use zucchini noodles a lot, but we prefer sweet potato noodles when we are looking for a savory and…

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How to Get Organized - Tips for Getting and Staying Organized

How to Get Organized – Tips for Getting and Staying Organized

Getting organized is an understated factor in our overall mental health. Most people don’t realize how the clutter and chaos of their surroundings weighs them down physically and mentally. Learning how to get organized is an easy way you can greatly improve your life.

You can learn to be organized

Even if you are a very disorganized person, you can learn to be organized. People who are…

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Breakfast Fried Rice (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

Breakfast Fried Rice (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

Have you ever tried making a breakfast version of fried rice? It’s such a satisfying and filling way to start the day! We used all natural turkey sausage links and cauliflower rice to make this one Paleo, Whole30 + Keto. Meal prep it on Sunday and enjoy a healthy breakfast to start your work week!

Disclaimer: We partnered with Jones Dairy Farm to bring you this post. We only work with…

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Breaking Bad Habits: 10 Keys to Break a Bad Habit

Breaking Bad Habits: 10 Keys to Break a Bad Habit

Breaking bad habits can be tough. Whether it’s giving up sweets, quitting smoking, late night snacking or constantly checking your phone. Here are 10 tips and tactics for how to change a bad habit.

1. Write down your “why”

You want to break your bad habit for a reason don’t you? Summarize your “why” and write it down. Put it on a sticky note on your computer or bathroom mirror. Hang it on…