You’re having a great week; you’ve been making your own healthy lunches, you’ve been hitting the gym, getting the right amount of sleep, and then... a friend asks you to go out to eat. You’re sitting at a restaurant staring at a huge menu and you have no idea what to get. You still want to continue …
Fighting Inflammation with Ginger
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to outside threats such as stress, infection or toxic chemicals. Over time however, immune cells may start to overreact and inflammation may work against us rather than with us. Too much inflammation can harm the gut, joints, heart, lungs, gums and skin. …
Easy to Digest Fruits and Vegetables
Do you struggle with digestive issues? Or do some foods just not agree with your stomach? The phenomenon of gastrointestinal problems occurs in almost everyone. While at-home remedies such as consuming ginger and dandelion root are well known and practiced, you can make a difference in digestive …
5 Foods To Boost Your Brain Health
Looking to boost your brain health? Well, keep reading to learn about 5 foods that can help boost your brain health and are easy to implement into your diet! It’s never a bad idea to be more proactive towards your health, whether you are 20 years old or 50 years old. That being said, while limiting …
How To Get Probiotics Without Supplements
More and more we as a society are realizing just how important gut health is to our overall wellbeing. The gut truly is the "second brain" - it affects digestive health, skin health, mental health, and more. Adding probiotic-rich foods into your daily diet is the best and most natural way to get …
Ho Ho Holiday Smoothie!
This was actually a bit of an experiment, but it turned out AMAZING so I had to share! If you want the taste of Christmas cheer in your mouth but still want a quick and nutritious meal, look no further than this recipe! Ho Ho Holiday Smoothie Recipe One banana 1 cup spinach 1 cup …
Mindfulness Exercises to Combat Overeating
Have you ever experienced a moment of indulgence that led to overeating? Haven't we all?? If it happens once in a while, it’s nothing to worry about. But if it happens frequently, you may wonder if you have an overeating problem which can also be referred to as a “food addiction”. In fact, the …
Body Image, Weight, and Acceptance
Believe it or not, just about everyone has struggled with body image at one point in their lives. Humans like to be comfortable in their surroundings; when it feels like we are different from everyone else, it can lead to a downward spiral of self rejection and low self-esteem. Since body image has …