Dealing with the loss of a loved one is always difficult, but it can be especially hard during the holiday season. When we think of holidays, we often think of family and without our loved one, we can be left with many overwhelming feelings. During this designated time of celebration, we may feel anything but... Continue Reading →
Imagine your greatest fear in the world. For some, its clowns, or snakes, or heights, or public speaking, if you are me, its werewolves. Most of us know that we are not going to encounter a werewolf or a clown on our commute home or in the office, the only way I would ever encounter... Continue Reading →
While looking for recipes that included some mind healthy foods, I found some really cool sites. Foodwise.com and others allow you to click the ingredients that you want in a meal and it finds a recipe for you. Here is one that widened my eyes and got my mouth watering. Mushroom and Spinach Risotto Ingredients For the risotto... Continue Reading →
There are many times when one feels unmotivated to do most things throughout the day, but with a quick rest or a good pep talk, most people can find the inspiration or willpower to get what they need to be done. However, there are many that are suffering from... Continue Reading →
During this time of year, we always seem to be overflowing with turkey. Good thing turkey is a great way to boost our mood and help fight depressive symptoms. It's also a good thing that there are plenty of websites that provide turkey recipes. Here is a quick stir-fry recipe from Good Housekeeping that also... Continue Reading →
There has been a lot of blogging lately about how certain seasonal and comfort foods may temporarily boost your mood. In these posts, we also explored some of the science behinds this and roughly broke down what goes on in your brain to make this happen. From this, we can discern that food undoubtedly has... Continue Reading →
When you think of self-care do you only think of bubble baths, mani/pedis and vegging out in front of the TV with a bag of chips? Well, don’t feel alone because that’s what most people do, myself included when they first think of the term. Life is hectic and... Continue Reading →
Of all the holidays from all over the world, I cannot think of a more food centered example than an American Thanksgiving. As I have not traveled to every country around the world, I may stand corrected; however, in my limited travel experience I have noticed a prominent fascination non-Americans have for the Thanksgiving tradition.... Continue Reading →
How many times do you sit and think about your food while you are eating it? I’m guessing not too many. Most times we are on the go, grabbing a meal or sitting in front of the television mindlessly eating away at a snack and before we know it, we have finished the whole bag... Continue Reading →
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