Wellness
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Inflation hit everyone hard in 2022. It seemed like the price of everything went up, but prices for fresh food were especially high. What should we do if we’re devoted to eating healthy food, but our wallets have us cutting portions and reaching for processed foods? Here are some ways to create healthy meals without breaking yourRead More
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I’m super scent-sitive but I still want my house to smell good. You’re never going to find me using an air freshener and I’m even picky about my scented candles. When I want to freshen my home (especially in the winter) I love to make a simmer pot. What Is A Simmer Pot? Simmer pots are sometimes called stovetopRead More
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Maintaining health requires having a balanced lifestyle. This balance should encompass and incorporate both physical and nutritional health. They work together to provide for one another and contribute to your overall well-being. Here are three reasons nutrition is as important as exercise to give you better insight. 1. Food ProvidesRead More
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People tend to eat what they like. However, if your stomach feels upset or you face issues in the bathroom, you may want to incorporate foods that will improve your digestive health into your diet. Here are a few of my favorites. Yogurt If you’re experiencing digestive issues, I recommend having yogurt for breakfast. YogurtsRead More
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Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has long been the gold standard for cooking oils in kitchens across the globe. This is largely because it’s versatile. It has a subtle peppery or grassy flavor, and you can use it for baking, sautéing, or cold dressings. Let’s dive in to the Grownup’s Guide to Cooking With Extra Virgin OliveRead More
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Food is essential for optimal health, growth, and mental acuity, and certain ingredients and combinations of foods affect the body differently. Milk will help with bone strength, spinach will give you plenty of iron, but if you want to build muscle, you’ll need to delve into the top sources of protein. These sources of high-qualityRead More
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Many people can’t resist the heat of a savory meal packed with fresh peppers and spicy sauces. All deliciousness aside, there are some common misunderstandings and myths floating around about the effects of spicy foods. Some say your metabolism will speed up, while others say you’ll fry your tastebuds. Let’s take a look at someRead More
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Miraval Wellness Resort outside of Tucson, AZ is my happy place. I’ve vacationed there solo, with multiple girlfriends, and in January 2019 I married the love of my life there. As I girl who loves to travel to NEW places, Miraval is the only place I consistently return to again and again. Why? Here are ten reasons I’veRead More
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Around here we are on “team mushroom.” My husband is a huge mushroom lover and I’m always looking for new mushroom recipes, new varieties of mushrooms to try, and new ways to add mushrooms to my recipes. And, for the most part, preparing mushrooms for cooking is very easy. Mushrooms are healthy superfood that pack aRead More