Sharing my thoughts on Shilajit and how I use it in my routine.

Hi friends! How are you? I hope that your week is off to a great start. I’m looking forward to barre this morning, and client calls this afternoon.

For today’s post, I wanted to chat about a hot topic in the supplement world: shilajit! If you’ve been curious about trying it, I’m excited to chat about what shilajit is, its incredible benefits, how it’s sourced, and take a closer look at Organifi’s shilajit gummies, weighing their pros and cons. (Just a lil note that you can use FITNESSISTA for 20% off at Organifi!)

Friendly reminder that I’m not a doctor and this post is not medical advice. I’m simply sharing my thoughts and experience.

What is the best Shilajit?

Shilajit, often referred to as “the destroyer of weakness,” is a potent substance that has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Derived from the rocks of the Himalayas and other mountain ranges, shilajit is known for its numerous health benefits and unique composition.

What is Shilajit?

Shilajit is a sticky, tar-like substance that oozes from rocks in mountainous regions, particularly in the Himalayas. It is formed over centuries by the decomposition of plant matter and minerals, resulting in a rich, bioactive compound. Shilajit is composed of a complex mixture of organic and inorganic compounds, including fulvic acid, humic acid, minerals, and trace elements.

Benefits of Shilajit

Shilajit is revered for its wide range of health benefits, which have been documented in both traditional medicine and modern research.

Some of the key benefits of shilajit include:

Increased Energy and Stamina: Shilajit is known for its ability to enhance energy levels and combat fatigue, making it a popular choice among athletes and individuals with demanding lifestyles.

Improved Cognitive Function: Studies suggest that shilajit may support cognitive function, including memory, focus, and mental clarity.

Enhanced Physical Performance: Shilajit has been shown to improve physical performance and endurance, making it a valuable supplement for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Anti-inflammatory Properties: Shilajit exhibits potent anti-inflammatory effects, which may help alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and joint pain.

Antioxidant Support: Shilajit is rich in antioxidants, which help protect cells from oxidative damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. By reducing oxidative stress on the scalp, shilajit may help prevent hair loss and maintain overall hair health.

Collagen Synthesis: Shilajit contains minerals like copper and zinc, which play essential roles in collagen synthesi

Do you like Reuben sandwiches? If so, you just might go crazy over these Corned Beef Sliders – my family sure did!

Reuben Sliders

The soft, sweetness of the slider rolls complements the savory flavors of corned beef and sauerkraut. Add in plenty of melting cheese and you have a fun new twist on a Reuben sandwich. My kids devour these every time we make them.

Sean’s all-time favorite sandwich is a classic Reuben; rye bread piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut, and melting Swiss cheese. We love Reubens so much, Rye bread has become a staple in our freezer – because you never know when the craving will hit.

That said, these Reuben sliders satisfy that Reuben craving and they get bonus points for being easier to make for the whole family. That sprinkling of caraway on top of each corned beef sandwich provides that unmistakable aroma and hint of rye flavor from the classic sandwich.

Corned Beef Sliders

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

For the Sliders

• slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
• Thousand Island salad dressing
• horseradish
• corned beef
• Swiss cheese
• sauerkraut

For the Topping

• butter
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Easy Homemade Fish Tacos Recipe +Video

Discover the secrets to creating delicious fish tacos in the comfort of your own kitchen. From seasoning the fish to assembling the tacos, follow our step-by-step guide for the perfect homemade meal.

Cade loves fish tacos, so being the kind and considerate wife that I am😁, I worked for months to get this recipe just right! I wanted the breading to be light and flavorful and for the fish taco sauce to be perfection. This homemade fish tacos recipe is sure to be a hit for all our seafood lovers! And Cade can’t get enough of them!

What is the Best Fish for Fish Tacos?

For fish tacos, you want a white fish that is firm and mild in flavor. For this recipe, we are using cod, but other good options would be tilapia, halibut, or mahi mahi. If you’re not in the mood for fish, shrimp would work great for this recipe too!

Ingredients for Fish Tacos

There are three different components to this recipe – the fish with the ingredients for the breading, the toppings for the tacos, and the items needed to make the fish taco sauce. Here is what you will need…

• Buttermilk: helps marinate the fish and helps the breading stick to the fish pieces
• Cod: the fish should be cut into strips that are 1″ by 3″, see section below for choosing good fish
• Flour: main component for the breading on the fish
• Seasonings: smoked paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper
• Peanut Oil: has a neutral flavor, is very affordable and has a high smoke point so that fish cooks quickly
  • TIP: Use corn oil, canola oil or vegetable oil as a substitute if needed.
• Butter: combines with the oil to pan fry the fish pieces
• Corn Tortillas: Vista Hermosa brand is our favorite for corn tortillas
  • TIP: If you aren’t a corn tortilla fan, flour tortillas work great too.

Toppings:

• Green and Purple Cabbage: adds freshness
• Limes: adds acidity
• Cilantro: adds flavor and freshness
• Jalapeno Slices: adds heat
• Avocado: adds creaminess and flavor

For the Sauce

• Seasonings: garlic powder and smoked paprika
• Cilantro: adds flavor and color
• Mayonnaise: adds creaminess
• Sour Cream: adds creaminess
• Lime Juice: adds acidity, fresh limes are always preferred

NOTE: If you want to add some heat to the sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of sriracha sauce.

The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card below so keep scrolling for all the details.

How to Choose Good Fish for Fish Tacos

When you are picking out fish for fish tacos, you want it to be firm in texture, and even in color with no darkened areas. It should appear moist

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I’m in Arizona and New Mexico this weekend for a quick visit with family. Go figure that it’s colder here than in Ohio right now. (Yet another thing to add to the abundance of reasons why I love Ohio so much.)

I know that we’re enjoying a false spring and we’re going to have some colder weather in Ohio next weekend, but the flowers peeking through the ground have been making me grin all week.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Did you know that you can make creamy, rich, and saucy stovetop mac and cheese from scratch in the same amount of time it takes to cook boxed mac and cheese? And it tastes so much better too!

Clearly, my family really enjoys mushrooms, because we shared three awesome mushroom recipes on the sites this week. If you’re a mushroom lover as well, you’re going to be very happy with these dishes.

Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a lightly creamy, rich soup, full of earthy mushroom flavor that is brightened by a squeeze of lemon juice added at the end of cooking. This is one of my favorite soups – and I just don’t make it often enough! This is a bowl of soup simply ideal for a chilly day.

This Steak and Mushroom Stir Fry delivers all the flavors I crave in a great restaurant steak. Lucky for all of us, that steak has been transformed into a quick stir fry that can be made even on the busiest of nights.

Simple and savory Mushroom Rice comes together as the perfect side dish or serves as a meal all on its own. If you’re any kind of mushroom lover, you’ll be hard-pressed not to devour this skillet of mushrooms and rice entirely on your own. It’s that good!

These Oreo Brownies are rich, chewy fudge brownies filled with generous handfuls of chopped Oreo cookies in each bite.

Two kinds of chocolate and real cream make this the best and easiest chocolate ice cream you can make. The deliciously rich chocolate flavor of this recipe comes from the combination of both cocoa powder and melted chocolate chips.

Pecan Sticky Buns are made with soft sweet cinnamon rolls smothered in a sw

Hi friends! Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. We are 100% in chaos and construction mode over here, but I’m so excited for the finished product. I’ve been wanting to replace our upstairs carpet for YEARS and am so pumped that the time is finally here! We kept waiting for the “best time” to do it regarding travel, work, dance, and school schedules, and finally realized there will never be an ideal time. So, here we go! We’ve slept on air mattresses downstairs all week; like a big family slumber party 🙂

I’m looking forward to girls’ night tonight and farmers market this weekend, in between putting the house back together. I hope you’ve had a lovely week.

It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below.

This week I took an amazing class at Session Yoga foothills. I practiced at the central location for years – especially the last time we lived here – but it’s been too long of a trek to make it out there. I’m so excited to have a studio close by! Tucson friends: use the code FIT to get a free class at Session!

Friday Faves 3.7

Read, watch, listen:

5 things no one tells you about postpartum fitness.

Don’t forget to check out this week’s podcast episode about Ozempic here.

Do TV jobs seem real?

Can’t wait to listen to this!

Fashion + beauty:

Here’s the exciting Beautycounter news: we’re launching PERFUME! This product is 10 years in the making and it was one of the firs