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EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode of "Recipes for Your Best Life with Chef Mareya", Chef Mareya and her guest, Peter, discuss the power of positive thinking in the kitchen as well as Peter's journey of overcoming Crohn's disease and becoming Mr. America. They explore the power of positive thinking in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. If you're looking for inspiration to overcome your own challenges and lead a healthier life, this episode is a must-listen. " So many people that I meet in my life, some of the best successful people have had the worst lowlights of their lives. And...

It’s a beautiful thing. Your body is a super-powered machine designed to convert food (aka calories) into potent kinetic energy, feeding that powerful squat or sprint with every bite. Of course, not all calories are created equal and there’s true science behind what your body needs before and after you workout. Not surprisingly, your system runs on different types of fuel for different needs. Timing is also a big factor and knowing when to get your nutrition in both pre and post workouts are critical to your optimum performance and recovery. If you don’t eat enough of the right types...

The Largest Health & Fitness Event on the West Coast partnered with “The Fit Foodie & Friends,” led by celebrity Chef Mareya, The Fit Foodie, to you LIVE on Sunday, November 15th, but now, YOU CAN WATCH THE REPLAY!! TheFitExpo presented a star-studded lineup from some of today’s leading voices in health and wellness, featuring cooking demos, nutrition tips and well-being advice. NY Times bestselling author, Tana Amen, Celebrity Trainer, George Foreman IV and Actress and Host, Ali Landry – and so many more. To watch the REPLAY of today’s leading voices in health & wellness: Cookies for Breakfast with...

We all know that too much stress is a bad thing. Chronic stress has been proven to lead to physical illness, mental illness, a decrease in emotional wellness, injury, obesity and even disease. In fact, stress is considering the leading cause of many of these! Even if you have a genetic pre-disposition towards an illness or disease, stress activates that gene. It essentially flips the light switch from the off position to the on position within our DNA. The numbers are staggering, research has shown that between 94-98% off ALL illness and disease is caused (related to?) by stress! During...