While doing some of these blogs that include healthy brain foods, I kept coming across the word antioxidants. They are something that I’ve heard many times are “good for you” but I realized that I do not exactly know what they are. After brushing up on some basic science, I have come to see that... Continue Reading →
My Salt Cave Experience
Recently, I went on an adventure with my mom to a salt cave. It seems these small businesses that advertise salt caves are in every town I drive through. So of course, the curiosity took over and I had to see what this was all about. I have to say up front that I am... Continue Reading →
Recognizing Eating Disorders
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 →
Mushroom and Spinach Risotto Recipe
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 →
Motivation: More Than A Notion
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 →
Turkey and Cashew Stir-Fry Recipe
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 →
Stress Relieving Green Smoothie
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 →
Mind, Body, and Soul: How to Self-Care Completely
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 →
Eating Disorders & Thanksgiving: What not to say around your loved one in ED recovery
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 →
