During the winter months, sometimes it is hard to stay focused on healthy eating. Whether it is because of all of the holiday festivities, braving the harsh winter weather or stressing out about daily coming and goings, staying focused on simple health goals when it comes to eating habits can... Continue Reading →
Get to Preppin’!
Let’s face it, the idea of meal prepping is not at the top of anyone’s fun list. If it is, kudos to you! Yet with a little planning and budgeting, it can not only be a healthy alternative but cost-effective and a fun creative way to test your skills... Continue Reading →
Essential Oils and Well-Being
For centuries, essential oils have been used for health, mood, appearance, and focus. And today, one does not need to seek out a hidden apothecary to purchase these oils. They are readily available at the local drugstore, specialty shops, and there are many companies on the internet that ship the plant oils; both local and... 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 →
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 →
Seven Happy Foods for the Winter Blues
The cold season is upon us, and as the temperature drops, there is potential for moods to plumet. Ah, "the winter blues." It arrives in all shapes and forms, and may impact some, more than others. Luckily, there are many different foods that one can add to the pantry and stock up to result in... Continue Reading →
Foods and Moods
Everyday we are bombarded with diet related information. Most of this information comes at us with the promise and hope for a "better looking" body according to the standards of today. There are countless diets being advertised and it is easy to become overwhelmed trying to navigate through it all. We often look to food... Continue Reading →
Keeping Chili Inside
For many, comfort foods are not just to satiate our palates and fill our bellies, it’s a state of mind. It takes us back to a place and time or brings us a feeling of happiness, safety and well, comfort. While anyone can indulge in these foods at any time,... Continue Reading →
Here’s why Pumpkin Spice Lattes (and other comfort foods) can Actually be GOOD for your Mental Health
Ladies and gentlemen, it is that time of year again! You know the one: pumpkin EVERYTHING. I was at Trader Joes the other day and some gluttonous, pumpkin-obsessed monster possessed me and before I knew it I was checking out with 5+ pumpkin flavored food items. Every year it comes like clockwork. We may joke... Continue Reading →
