Compass Rose Nutrition & Wellness
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With Gaylene Gomez
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.
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.
Summer is the perfect time to embrace the refreshing goodness of salads.
When you think of salads, if you think of boring, or plain lettuce then you will love todays recipe.
Bursting with flavor, this recipe includes the tropical taste of papaya, combined with the sweetness of berries, you will benefit from a variety of nutrients in every bite.
Papaya (my favorite fruit) is wonderful for your health, and known for improving digestion, enhancing immunity and providing a healthy complexion.
Mix that with berries and you will have nutrients like antioxidants, heart health support and a cognitive boost.
In this recipe we are going to add avocado, walnuts and more so that you have a dose of healthy fats and a more filling salad.
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.
