You know that you don’t want to eat junk food, but somehow, it keeps creeping into your mouth. It’s not your fault! Many packaged foods, like Doritos or Hershey Kisses, are created in a lab to create that perfect ‘bliss point’ when you eat them....
As you set your goals for the New Year, put special focus on building new habits one by one, rather than overhauling everything in a flash. When you change too much at once, you often throw in the towel before you reach your goals. Since...
During this time of the year, there never seems to be enough time to get it all done. To help you start your day off with a delicious and nutritious plant-based breakfast, here are a few quick options - ready in minutes! Blissful Berry Oatmeal Oatmeal can...
Do you suffer from the 3pm slump? Do you need sugar or caffeine to make it through the day? Your energy dips and sugar or carb cravings are often caused by blood sugar fluctuations. The right combination of food can help keep your blood sugar levels balanced....
Are you tired of cooking non-stop? Generally, the healthiest options are when you cook from scratch at home, but there are times when your schedule requires a quicker option. Whether you leave your healthy packed lunch at home on the counter or don't have time...
I strive to serve “healthier” appetizers, so I can feel good about what I’m feeding my guests. One of my favorite appetizers is hummus which is simple, delicious and healthy. Hummus is great with raw veggies, flaxseed crackers, or even to add extra flavor to...
Fall is my favorite season. The air feels crisp and it feels comfy to bundle up in a cozy sweater. It’s a great time to get outside and enjoy nature before snow makes it more challenging. If you struggle with ideas of what to do...
“Prevention is the cure!” Andrea Grace, Owner of the Elila Center for Natural Healing This statement resonated with me so much. Your best defense against sickness is to keep your immune system supported. The sooner you start, the more prepared you will be to fight off...
We all know that foods in season are always the freshest. Fall is no exception! While plenty of people go pumpkin-crazy (especially in the form of lattes), there’s so much more to the autumn harvest. Here are some of some favorite fall foods to stock-up on...
Years ago, I used to drink the equivalent of a big gulp a day of diet coke. Yes, that’s 64 ounces of diet coke each day. I gave it up about 15 years ago for lent, and it was absolute torture. During the forty days,...