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The Connection Between Nutrition, Exercise, and Mood

Nutrition, exercise, and mood – How are they connected? Your brain works 24*7. It works even when you are sleeping. Unlike you, your brain does not get any holidays. It is working nonstop to control your thoughts, feelings, and movements. This implies that your brain needs an adequate amount of fuel to function normally. What…

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3 Bedtime Habits of Highly Successful People.

3 Bedtime Habits of Highly Successful People

Not that long ago, it’s fair to say sleep wasn’t much valued in our workaholic culture. Again and again, prominent figures in the business, political and even artistic spheres would claim to get desperately little sleep each night, effectively condemning it as dead time. However, the idea of minimal sleep has gradually fallen from fashion…

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8 Reasons You’ll Love A Weighted Blanket + Sonno Zona Unboxing

Snuggling under a weighted blanket is all the rage right now… but, are they all they’re cracked up to be? In short…  YES! And, science is behind them 100%. I have to admit, before Sonno Zona contacted me, I’d not really paid much attention to them. I mean…I’d heard of them, of course, but not…

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Sometimes cooking at home is not an option. For those of us trying to get healthier and eat clean, that creates a challenge! Here are 9 ways on how to eat healthier at a restaurant.

How To Eat Healthy At Restaurants

Learning how to eat healthy at restaurants can be a tricky thing. Whether it’s the occasional treat or eating out all the time due to business or lack of time to cook, eating out at restaurants and maintaining a healthy diet can actually be quite easy. How To Eat Healthy At Restaurants 1) Chug a…

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What are the best winter fruits? And, why should you eat them? There are many reasons that they might be even more nutritious than fruits available the other times of year! From healing infections and the ability to boost your immune system naturally to curing muscle cramps, these fruits are definitely some you need to have more often

9 Best Winter Fruits and Their Health Benefits

Do you feel winter means less fresh fruits? It couldn’t be more opposite! Winter fruits are as numerous and possibly more nutritious than their summer counterparts. Here are the 9 best winter fruits and what they can do for your health *For all the following fruits, I have included the glycemic scale ranking.  Please note…

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The Epic Food Fails of 2018

Here’s a fun one for you. As a blogger, we tend to put on the front that everything is easy…living the healthy life, making healthy food, keeping it all together. But here’s the real life truth! Sometimes we have to try a few extra times first.  I present to you, the food fails of Cold Texan…

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A Cinnamon Sweet Potato Smoothie might sound unique, but it'll become your new favorite healthy breakfast smoothie. Promise. it fits most diets including Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, 21 Day Fix, and Whole 30. An easy make ahead breakfast or snack for the whole family. #healthybreakfast #makeaheadmeals #21dayfixapproved

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Smoothie

This post may contain affiliate links.  I only link to companies and products I know and love.  Read more in the Disclosure and Privacy Policy Is there any better flavor than something sweet with a bit of cinnamon?  Ok, I know that’s debatable, but it’s one of my favorites.  A Cinnamon Sweet Potato Smoothie is…

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Gluten Free Quiche Lorraine With Sweet Potato Crust

Egg dishes are wonderfully versatile and delicious! This gluten free Quiche Lorraine is no different. Filling, comforting, and satisfying. Eggs are simply amazing. They can be used for sweet and for savory, have a wide variety of possible textures, and are truly a cook’s best friend. Quiche Lorraine holds some special memories for me. Every…

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Healthy Holiday Food Swaps. How to clean up your holiday recipes and keep your body happy at the same time!

Healthier Holiday Food Swaps

What would you say if I told you that you could still enjoy a full, glorious, holiday meal with none of the guilt? Well, it’s possible. Leftovers? No guilt there either. The phrase “healthy holiday food” is not as shudder worthy as many people think… In fact, quite the opposite! I know when many people…

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About me

Hi! I'm Ashley, otherwise known as the Cold Texan. My goal is to help you realize and reach your health and fitness goals. I believe a healthy lifestyle shouldn't be about sacrifice, but about finding what works for you and makes you excited to continue on that path.

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