Undoubtedly, we've all heard the term "Mindful Eating" at this point. Mindfulness is the practice of focusing on the present moment through separately acknowledging thought, feelings, and sensations. These practices are being used more and more to calm anxiety, enhance meditation, and - you got it - …
How to Survive Going Home for the Holidays
It's officially that time of year again! Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the holidays don't tend to slow down for a while after that. While this usually means lots of time with friends, family, and other loved ones, this can also be a stressful time for those of us who have to travel …
Baby Steps Towards Nutritional Success
Changing your eating habits can be a really difficult thing. Why? Well, they're habits--they're hard to break and hard to start. However, not impossible. Taking baby steps, or setting small goals towards an overall eating habit can be a great way to reach nutritional success! It's important that …
2021’s Top 12 Foods To Buy Organic
In an ideal world, all produce would be grown without pesticides and we could all afford to buy Organic food. Unfortunately, this isn't the case. When I go to a grocery store, I know I should be buying Organic, but as a grad student on a budget, it's not always possible. If you're in the same boat - …
Fun Protein Bar Recipe!
When it comes to cravings, I know (at least for me) it’s hard to resist temptation- but that’s what makes homemade recipes so much fun! When I’m on the go and need a quick snack, I try to focus on higher healthy fats and protein for satiety. These raw AB&J protein bars are perfect for that and …
Make Portion Control a Habit with These Tips
It's no surprise that most people eat more food when offered larger portions, so portion control is important when trying to make eating-habit changes. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn portion control--weight management, intuitive eating, or cleaner eating--you can learn portion …
A Quick, Plant-Based Meal For Busy Nights!
I won't speak for you but when I get home from a long day or I'm strapped for time and I haven't prepped meals, my diet suffers in a BIG way (insert the laziest meal you've ever made and I guarantee I've made some iteration at some point in my life.) If you find yourself in a similar predicament, …
Fool Proof Meal Prep
Meal prep - what everyone wants to do but for some reason it’s so hard. Meal prepping can be pretty intimidating and overwhelming, especially if you don’t feel confident in your skills in the kitchen. I feel as if I’ve found a balance that works for me when it comes to meal prepping/making my own …