Did you have lofty goals for yourself as the new year hit? You were going to lose weight. You were going to hit the gym every day. No more junk food. No more ice cream after dinner. No more nightly glasses of wine...
I hope you are enjoying your holidays with your family and friends. Since January is around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about your health plans for 2024. Starting a journey towards better health can often feel like standing at the base of...
Do you skip breakfast in the mornings because you don’t have time? People often skip breakfast because they are too busy to prepare something ‘healthy’. Instead, they grab a bagel, donut or muffin on the run, which ends up making them feel more tired instead of...
"The six biggest doctors in the world are sun, rest, exercise, diet, self-respect, and friends. Stick to them at all stages of your life and enjoy a healthy life." -Charlie Chaplin This quote is a wonderful summary of the activities we enjoyed at the Pure Simple...
There's not a right or wrong way to grocery shop, but I've found a few tricks to help me shop smart, get the healthiest foods available, and save money as well! Avoiding overly processed foods and altering recipes to include produce that’s in season are...
While lockdowns have lifted over a good bit of the country, many of us are still sticking to a once-weekly trip to the supermarket or farmer’s market. We buy a big bounty, and then before we can eat it all, the bananas are browning. Yet,...
Given what’s been happening over the past few months, it’s important to keep your immune system in tip top shape. Often, when we feel we are coming down with something, we stock up on vitamin C, zinc and herbal teas, using the home remedies we...
One of my favorite kitchen appliances is the Instant Pot. There are so many different ways to use an instant pot that you may have never thought about. An instant pot is a multi-purpose pressure cooker that will save you so much time and hassle...
Are you struggling to put 3 meals a day on the table for your family? Here are a few strategies to help reduce the overwhelm: 1) Cook two meals: Make a bigger brunch and dinner, so you can avoid cooking a 3rd meal. This is particularly good...
Planning ahead is one of the keys to success. Having healthy snacks available will help you avoid high-sugar, processed snacks that will leave you feeling unsatisfied and bloated. Here are eight healthy snack ideas that will satisfy you and hold you over until your next...