Health & Nutrition

Build Better Eating Habits

Build Better Eating Habits

Do you ever feel like you have no control over your eating habits? Whether it be emotionally charged, out of boredom, or pure mindlessness while at the table -- overeating is something we've all done at some point.  

You're not alone; your relationship with food can be tricky and challenging to navigate. One tremendous help is learning to tap into your intuition and use it to improve your relationship with food and balance your eating patterns in a way that feels tailored to you. 

Our culture tends to overeat in general with larger portions than ever, but you'd be surprised how much smaller of a portion you can eat and feel satisfied.  Somewhere along the way, we've been programmed to eat until we are full, instead of eating enough to satisfy our hunger and return to neutral.  

Whatever reason it may be to you, there are some simple tricks you can use on a daily basis to make sure you're more mindful of your consumption and keep things at a healthy level.  

Watermelon Wellness: Delicious Recipes for Summer

Watermelon Wellness: Delicious Recipes for Summer

Nothing says summer more than the sweet and juicy taste of watermelon. This versatile fruit is a great way to stay cool in the heat, and it's packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that can help boost your health. Plus, there are plenty of tasty recipes that you can make with watermelon. 

In this blog, let's look at some of the benefits of watermelon and a few summer watermelon recipes you should try.

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.