I'm about to give you the lowdown on snack foods, including a great recipe for pumpkin pie dip. Ok, my snack-obsessed friends, this one is for you. I know you. I know you well. You never leave the grocery store without a quick trip down the
Wellness
How to Increase the Healing Properties of Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice that has been long recognized for its medicinal properties. Learn how to best use turmeric in your kitchen to increase it's healing properties. Turmeric, the bright yellow spice most well known for its use in curries, is a
What I Eat in a Day (While on a Detox)
I am asked questions about detoxification more frequently than any other wellness related topic. Understandably so as it's nearly impossible to go more than 24 hours these days without hearing or reading about someone, somewhere doing some kind of
Your 3 Step Action Plan for a Healthy Fall
I just got back from my morning walk with Miss Penelope, my canine walking companion. My morning walks with P are sacred, it sets the tone for the day, feels right, and as the weather is shifting to cooler mornings, I am in bliss (so is
In Season: Rhubarb. Recipes, Cooking Tips, and Health Benefits
Hey Rhubarb! This post is full of all the rhubarb intel you need including; when to buy rhubarb, how to store rhubarb, how to cook rhubarb, health benefits of eating rhubarb. Plus 5 delicious and healthy rhubarb recipes! You may have
What’s in my Carry On
Preparing for a trip involves more than throwing some clothes in a bag and jetting off. There are other things to consider, like, what will my body require when I am away from my normal food and health supportive routine, away from home? I have seen
The Surprising Reason You Should Eat at Least One Mushroom Every Day
Are you in love with fungi? Or in loathe? According to my extensive mushroom investigation most people are vehemently in one camp or the other, it's quite rare to find a wishy washy mushroom lover (or hater for that matter.) Well, I am in love.
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
I wrote about Thanksgiving here and here, check those posts out if you are looking for some solid advice on how to attack the day, but this year what I'd actually like to share is how I spend the days BEFORE (and a few after) the holiday, because as
10 Amazing Things You Can Do With Chamomile
Chamomile is a potent herb with wonderful healing benefits. Learn 10 amazing things to do with chamomile from a sleep-aid to a DIY eye treatment. A wild patch of chamomile lined the driveway of my childhood home. I remember picking the
A Month of ClassPass – Injecting New Life into Your Fitness Routine
I am not a fitness bunny. As a matter of fact, fitness is still the part of my healthy journey that I struggle with the most. I consider myself a very active person but I often struggle to get in more focused periods of exercise. I also have some
Healthy Summer Survival Guide
There are many things I absolutely LOVE about summer, long lazy days, fresh produce galore, tons of outdoor play time, and just that general sense that frolicking and fun is right around the corner. Summer also has another side. Overbooked social
A Simple Recipe to Knock Out Seasonal Allergies (+video)
I was in the ER last week (long story...don't worry it's blog-able) and the woman next to me in triage asked if I could help fill out her "triage" card, you know, the "why are you in the ER today card." Sure, I said, what would you like me to write?
Homemade Paska, A Family Food Tradition
As I was packing my bags this morning to head home for the holiday weekend, my brain was swirling with warm fuzzy thoughts of my Moms' Easter bread, or Paska. This bread is a "worth it" food for me. Yes, it is made with white flour which is
Does Wellness Mean Giving Up My Favorite Foods?
MYTH #1 Healthy eating means giving up all the delicious foods that you love. TRUTH - Someone once said to me, "I saw your travel snack post on Instagram and I thought ugh, is this the way I'm going to have to live?" (I had some goji berries
Superfood Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
Superfood Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie tastes like a yummy chocolate covered strawberry and loaded with good for you superfoods! You should be super excited about this smoothie and here are 3 reasons why! Chocolate + Strawberries = True
