Lifestyle Resources - Live Healthily!

Sleep does not come too easily for me these days. It never has; I’ve always been a poor sleeper. The adaptations I need for sleep are endless: a weighted blanket, earplugs, warm bath, no screens or artificial light exposure before bed–I have a special red light in my bedside table lamp– and an eye mask. […]

Why the gut is so important. About 80% of our immunity lies in our gut, making its integrity a huge precursor to so many happenings in the body! For example, gut health has a major impact on the body’s cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. If you want to change your health and you’re not […]

If you have tummy issues, or you’re getting over Norovirus 2023, this smoothie is truly a treat. It’s super easy to make, easy to digest, and has a great nutrient profile that stabilizes energy levels. In the past ten months, I’ve been sick seven times, so I’ve developed a Zen-like patience with my body’s immune […]

Saving Face To exfoliate or not exfoliate: that is the question. I have extra sensitive skin, so I’ve decided not to scrub my face with sandpaper to make it “glow” like an exfoliant label will advertise. I currently use a skin product with AHA, which is a chemical exfoliant. It does more of a gradual […]

My friend offhandedly asked if I include my kids in my meal planning process. I immediately felt shame once I heard this because, of course I should include them in the process. The truth is, there is not much of a process. My kitchen table is the canvas, and I create with the best intentions […]

I have never been to India, but so far this country and culture has greatly enriched my food journey. Every dish I try, I truly enjoy! I’m so grateful for India’s influence in our country’s food culture. My husband loves Indian food. He requests it every year on his birthday. Over the years I’ve gotten […]

A handful of years ago, when my kids were teeny, I was relying heavily on the Paleo diet. In this current season of my life, the Paleo diet doesn’t fit. However, at the time, I was in awe of how my diet was making such a positive change in my life. This new way of […]

Before I get into the meat of this, let me just first say that I don’t like telling anyone what to eat. It negates our free will over our own food choices. Nevertheless, I get this question all the time. But, listen up, People: Good nutrition is a lifestyle. A journey. Everyone’s destination is different. […]

You need 6-8 servings of vegetables per day. One to two of those should be some type of leafy green, and sauteed spinach is the best way to fulfill this need! It has a milder flavor than kale, dandelion greens or arugula; but it is an excellent gateway to those vegetables. If you are constantly […]

Ingredients: 1 c full fat oat milk or other creamy non-dairy milk 1 T maple syrup or coconut sugar 1 c water 1 t cloves 1 t all spice 3 cinnamon sticks 3 cardamom pods, crushed with butt of a knife or mortar and pestle 1 T ginger, minced 1 T fresh turmeric, minced or […]