I debated whether to send this out again right before the holiday, but it's just too good to pass up and it would make a great addition to your holiday meal! Did I mention it's so easy to make, too? Read More
Have you ever noticed that some days your body feels achier than others? One day your hand (or big toe, hip, back - the joint that bothers you the most) feels just fine and the next day it’s bothering you again? There can be many reasons for this. For instance, a recent injury or overdoing the joint the day before. Some claim they can even predict the changing weather based on how their big toe feels. (By the way, studies have been done to analyze why this may be true!) But another reason for increased joint pain might be what you ate the day before. Let me explain why. Read More
No matter if you are recovering from an injury or surgery, or just want to improve your overall health and appearance, these foods should be at the top of your list! What makes foods healing and beneficial for overall longevity? Find out! Read More
Sound familiar? You know you should be eliminating junk food and adding in more fresh fruits and veggies, but don’t know how to use up your produce before it goes bad. I’ve had to throw out some down-right “soupy” lettuce or droopy parsley in my day, but through my own experience, I’ve learned a few tips over the years that I shared with Mary and can share with you. Some of these tips help with storage, others are ways to preserve it. Read More
Summer and hot weather are here! Which has had me thinking more about my skin lately and how to keep it looking its best since more is exposed. Our skin is the mirror to our health. If we aren’t eating a healthy diet, it shows in our skin. Here is a list of some of the best foods to be eating to ensure your skin stays looking its youthful best! Read More
Do the foods in your pantry support your desire to eat healthy meals, or do they lead you astray with packages of processed foods containing unknown ingredients? Do you find it a challenge to put together a quick healthy meal? Maybe you just don’t have time during your busy week to be cooking meals. The best way to stay on track is to keep it simple! Don’t fall for the “gourmet meals are the only healthy way to eat” mentality. Simple meals made with whole food ingredients are easy to whip together IF you have them within reach. Here is a list of some of my must-have foods. I always make sure I have these supplies on hand for any last-minute meal or snack I might need to cobble together. Read More
Stress can come from many things in life and sometimes from a lot of things at once. Stress hits everyone on a daily basis, and most of us can deal with it, but long-term stress is another story. This is stress that is beyond someone’s control, like long term financial problems or a family crisis. You may even be experiencing this right now with the Pandemic. This kind of stress can wear a person down both physically and mentally, and over time can take its toll. If you want to get more nutrition into your body while also helping with your mental health, food is an excellent place to start. Here are a few that are especially good for this... Read More
I wish I had written this article! But I didn’t. Lately, I’ve found myself gravitating towards articles that focus on aging well and why. I find them uplifting, helping me focus on what I still want to do “when I grow up.” I’m realizing that embracing the aging process with a positive attitude is important. How easy it is for us to fall into the fear that “I can’t do that anymore” or “I won’t be able to do this in the future.” We’re faced with that message every time we turn on the TV or go to our social media sites. (How do they know that I need anti-wrinkle cream anyway??) Reading this article was just one other reminder that I need/want to refocus on how I envision my future and my role in it. I encourage you to read it (and the book.) Read More
Did you know May is National Mediterranean Diet Month? (Yup! There’s a holiday for everything! But this is one that’s really good for you!) And there’s good reason the Mediterranean Diet is getting the recognition it deserves. The delicious foods it includes help lower cholesterol and decrease cancer risks — while helping to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. By adopting this lifestyle, not only will you be improving your health, but you might lose some extra pounds in the process! A win, win! Here are some quick facts about what makes this way of eating so healthy for you. Read More
Chances are you haven’t heard of Zonulin. But this protein, discovered about 20 years ago by Dr. Alessio Fasano, has changed our understanding of how toxic substances are able to enter the body. These substances cause chronic inflammation which can eventually lead to a wide range of health conditions from cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disease. But they are also the root cause of many digestive conditions such bloating, constipation, and diarrhea, skin rashes, joint pain, and food cravings! Read More
You’ve probably noticed that I talk a lot about how certain foods can help fight inflammation and the aging process in the body. Many times, I'm asked, “But what is the ONE best food I can eat?” If you know me, you know my answer to this question is, “There is no ONE BEST food to eat, because every food has different nutrients to offer. And we need all of them to function at our optimal best.” Here is a quick list of some of the top 10 healthy anti-inflammatory foods to add into your diet. Read More
Any time we can reduce stress, we reduce inflammation in the body. Do you find that sometimes things unexpectedly just pop into your day that have a great message for you? The other day, I was returning from a trip and waiting for a ride to the airport when I spotted some papers lying on a table in the hotel lobby. Little did I know they held a special message for me! Read More
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