Ready to kick off the summer season in style? Memorial Day is the official start of summer, synonymous with hot dogs, hamburgers, and your typical summer BBQ fare. Is there room for some healthy deliciousness in all of this? You betcha! Read on for
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The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Non-Toxic Bedroom for a Healthy Night’s Sleep
Smart ways to create a healthy non-toxic bedroom, reduce exposure to pollutants, and improve the quality of your sleep! This post is part of the “Healthy Home” series on Abra’s Kitchen and is brought to you in partnership with Avocado Green
Whole30 Meal Plan
A wholesome, delicious, Whole30 meal plan! Perfect for your next Whole30 adventure! Healthy supportive recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Curated by a nutritionist. Happy New Year! Welcome to "Meal Plan Wednesday", a
The Best Tips for Healthy Grilling
Do you love grilling? Then you will LOVE these simple tips and tricks to make your summer grilling sessions healthier for you and your family! This article was previously published in June of 2013, it has been updated and
High Protein Vegetarian Meal Plan
A super healthy, high-protein, gluten-free vegetarian meal plan. This meal plan is full of delicious, easy recipes, that are health supportive and free from animal protein. Happy meal plan Wednesday friends! This month I created a fully
Anti-Inflammatory, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean Meal Plan
A gluten-free, anti-inflammatory, super healthy and delicious Mediterranean meal plan. This meal plan is full of functional foods that reduce inflammation and support overall health. It's meal plan Wednesday! A new feature here on Abra's
Butcher Box (Honest) Review, a Nutritionists Perspective (+ Video)
Butcher Box is a meat delivery service, have you heard of it? In this Butcher Box review, I am sharing my perspective as a nutritionist and answering the questions; Is grass-fed meat really better for you? What are the benefits of sourcing meat from
2018 Holiday Gift Guide – Meaningful Gifts for Everyone on Your List!
It's the holiday season, so whoop-de-do and hickory dock! And don't forget to hang up your sock 'Cause just exactly at twelve o'clock, he'll be coming down the chimney doooowwwwwwnnnnn. My tree is all twinkly, my holiday baking is done (as in my
12 Healthy Recipes to Make this Spring for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Dessert!
Super healthy recipes to make this spring featuring healthy seasonal produce and spring flavors. 12 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. I am wholeheartedly in love with spring. Huge bushels of ramps, asparagus, rhubarb, and
Can I Drink Wine on a Healthy Diet?
Drinking wine in moderation has been recommended in many dietary philosophies including the Mediterranean diet, but not all wine is created equal. Read on to learn about my investigation into the natural organic wine world and why I will never again
Natural Remedies for Cold and Flu
A comprehensive guide on Natural Remedies for Cold and Flu including peer-reviewed literature on the efficacy of each treatment. DIY recipes, natural treatments, and easy to follow instructions to keep you healthy and strong during the cold and flu
5 Genius Tips to Make Healthy Meal Planning Easier
5 Genius tips for healthy meal planning including time-saving tips, money saving tips, and health tips! Meal planning the healthy way. Meal planning can mean different things to different people. For some, it's an organized system of knowing
The Easiest Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe in a Mason Jar
The easiest homemade sauerkraut recipe in a mason jar, no special equipment needed. While every other food blog on the planet is starting off December with a cookie recipe, I thought I would rebel and give you sauerkraut ;-) Do. Not. Worry. I
Tart Cherry Sleepytime Elixir
A warm sleepytime elixir made with chamomile, lavender, and tart cherry to encourage deep restful sleep. We are full swing into the holiday season, there is no denying it now. I am currently curled up on my mom's cozy sofa in front of
What Does “Real Food, Mostly Plants” Mean?
In the overwhelming world of dietary dogmas is "real food, mostly plants" just another empty phrase? Or is it the healing nourishing change you've been looking for? Dietary dogmas are the fuel that keeps the wellness industry alive. They sell
