Health & Nutrition

Growing Herbs and Spices Indoors for Flavorful Cuisines

Growing Herbs and Spices Indoors for Flavorful Cuisines

When it comes to flavor and health with cooking, herbs can make all the difference. The right blend of herbs can take a dish from bland to mouth-watering, and the best chefs know how to use them to create unique unforgettable flavors. 

The good thing is- we don’t need to be chefs to use herbs in our cooking. 

In this blog, we are going to talk about different cuisines, how to make your dishes taste more authentic and enjoyable, and then some of the best herbs you can use to add flavor to your cooking. 

Then, to make it easy and accessible for you to have herbs on hand, consider growing herbs and spices at home. Not only are these plants relatively low maintenance, but they can also be grown on a window sill or balcony with minimal effort. I’ll show you some simple herb growing tips to get your own herb garden growing. 

Let’s start with some common herbs to use in your cooking. There are many different herbs and spices that can be used to add flavor to your food. When choosing herbs for your next meal, consider what cuisine you're making and choose accordingly.

Navigating Menopause: 8 Natural Health Tips and Nutritional Recommendations

Navigating Menopause: 8 Natural Health Tips and Nutritional Recommendations

Menopause is a natural transition that all women will experience at some point in their lives- usually in their 40’s or 50’s. 

Although it is a completely normal part of aging, the physical and emotional changes that come with menopause can be challenging to navigate. Many women experience symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and weight gain - all of which can interfere with daily life. 

Fortunately, there are many natural options that women can incorporate into their lives to help manage these symptoms. What you eat and how you move can make a HUGE improvement in some of the symptoms of menopause and it can also help reduce other health problems like heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.

In this blog, we will explore some of the most effective natural strategies for managing menopause symptoms, especially weight gain. Let’s start there.

Healthy and Simple Meal Planning Tips for Busy Women

Healthy and Simple Meal Planning Tips for Busy Women

If you are used to grabbing food on the go, or just figuring your meal once you are hungry, then meal planning can feel a little overwhelming.  Today, I'd love to share with you some of my tips I practice to help meal planning feel empowering instead of overwhelming.  

The purpose of meal planning is to simplify your life, not to make it more difficult, so here’s some simple meal planning tips, even if you are busy. 

Balancing Blood Sugar: Simple Lifestyle and Nutrition Tips for Optimal Health

Balancing Blood Sugar: Simple Lifestyle and Nutrition Tips for Optimal Health

Maintaining balanced blood sugar levels is a crucial aspect of good health. Whether you have diabetes, or simply want to be mindful about staying as healthy as possible, then maintaining balanced blood sugar levels is key. 

In this blog, we will explore why it is essential to balance blood sugar and discuss nutrition and lifestyle strategies for achieving and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

Let’s get started!

Blood sugar, aka blood glucose, refers to the amount of sugar in the blood that is used as energy by the body's cells. The body works hard to regulate blood sugar levels to ensure that they remain within a narrow range. 

However, poor diet, lack of exercise, and certain medical conditions can disrupt this delicate balance, leading to a host of health problems.