How More Efficient Protein Powder Can Help Optimize Performance

This post has been sponsored by Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes through Kitchen PLAY. All opinions are my own.

I am all about making my personal world more efficient so that I’m set up for success in all areas of life including optimizing my time, optimizing my money, and optimizing my health! I’ve been known to run to the gym to knock out cardio before strength-training, I “Marie Kondo’d” the heck out of my sock drawer, and I’m all about meal prepping to stock the freezer, fridge, and pantry with foods that support my active lifestyle. All these life hacks save time, save money, and support my physical and/or mental health! How Prohydrolase is helps me digest protein better to optimize my workouts and recovery

You know another thing I’ve got working for me? Optimizing how various types of protein supplements can benefit my body thanks to ProHydrolase. ProHydrolase is an ingredient found in some protein supplements that has been proven to increase digestibility, thusly increasing the potential for muscle-building and muscle-recovery. Read on to learn more about my experience with ProHydrolase:

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40 Ways to Top Sweet Potato Toast | Paleo, Whole30, Vegan

This post is sponsored by Sweet PotaTOASTS but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Sweet potato toast is one of today’s trendy and versatile options for alternative bread – or alt-bread as I sometimes call it. It’s a great way enjoy the practical benefits of traditional bread (mainly serving as a vehicle to get toppings and fillings into the mouth) while avoiding gluten, dairy, eggs, sugar, and processed carbohydrates. Toppings for sweet potato toasts -- ideas to fit a variety of diets including paleo, gluten-free, whole30, and more.

I recently discovered Sweet PotaTOASTS, from the makers of CAULIPOWER, in the freezer aisle of my grocer – it’s the best thing since sliced bread! I pop one, two, three or the whole bag in the toaster, air-fryer or oven and then dress up with the toppings of my choice. Read on to find out how 40+ Ways to Top Sweet Potato Toast: Continue reading

10 Things to Do at a Watermelon Festival (Luling Watermelon Thump)

This post is sponsored by National Watermelon Promotion Board (watermelon.org) and I received compensation for my time. Opinions and enthusiasm are my own, always.

No secret I try to live on the “wedge” every which way, I seriously think watermelon is my spirit fruit. Not so much as I’m big and juicy and seedy as a watermelon (haha), but more that I’m happy, healthy, and ready to turn any situation into a celebration.

Jennifer thefitfork.com at the Luling Watermelon Thump Festival

Watermelon has been woven through so many warm-weather in my life and now I have a new page in my ongoing watermelon story – spending the day with my hubby at the Watermelon Thump in Luling, Texas. Luling is a quaint little south-central Texas town with only about 5,500 residents – but on the last full weekend each June the Thump ups that number at least four or five-fold. Read on to find out my 10 Things to Do at a Watermelon Festival  — whether the Lulling Watermelon Thump or any other Watermelon Festival in the USA Continue reading

Globally-inspired, flavor-forward meals from Sweet Earth

This post is sponsored by Sweet Earth Foods, however all opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own!

You know that “hangry” feeling when you need a good meal NOW, but don’t want to fix anything from scratch, have no good leftovers on hand . . . and definitely don’t want to subjected to the drive-thru options? It’s not a feeling I like to embrace . . .

Sweet Earth Frozen Foods at TargetBut, after finding Sweet Earth Foods at my local Target, my 11th hour meal plans are now a no-fail, sweet-sail into flavor town! Read on to learn more about Sweet Earth (vegetarian and vegan frozen meals) and how this great convenience company can help you eat well with loads of flavor and little effort. Continue reading

Plant-based Morning Power with Coffee & Natural Bliss

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I have a very active and varied schedule most mornings, but the one unifying factor that gets me up and keeps me going is COFFEE! And, just in case we ever meet up for a cuppa joe, you’ll need to know that I take mine verrrrry creamy. Read on to find out how coffee AND Coffee mate® natural bliss® Plant Based Half & Half Unsweetened are helping me live my best life! run, workout and coffee calendar

I bet your weekly schedule is just as busy or busier than mine (although, this is just a partial list, haha)! I love to accomplish all I can, and a few mugs of creamy coffee (or iced coffee in the summer), and I’m always turning to this elixir of life for the win! Continue reading