Ever set a goal to work out every day only to have to nix two days because it’s raining? Decided to start skipping the sugar in your morning joe, but received the wrong order at pickup? Sometimes things do not go the way we planned them. Shocker, I know. We may not be able to… Continue reading Goal Setting Basics: Why We Must Adapt in Order to Maintain Our Goals
There is no down side to boosting your immune system, especially to fight off a cold. We need our immune system to always be in tip-top shape since it protects our body from bacteria, viruses, fungi and so much more. It’s a good idea to show it some love every now and then, especially with the… Continue reading Immune-Boosting Tea
Our immune system does not get the respect it deserves. It works tirelessly to curb and fight foreign invaders (viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc.) trying to get into our bodies; and keep infections at bay. Basically, anytime you have recovered from an illness or got rid of an infection, it was your immune system that did… Continue reading Why It’s Important to Support Your Immune System (Now More than Ever)
Fall= pumpkin. It just does. As soon as the weather turns chilly, we start to see pumpkin patches, and pumpkin spice this and pumpkin spice that. Every year this beautiful gourd gets its moment in the spotlight. Luckily, in the past few decades we have seen pumpkin extend past the obligatory pie and into breads,… Continue reading Pumpkin Cream Cups
Fall is all about warming, stick-to-your-ribs, comfort food. Piping hot stews, casseroles, baked this, and baked that. It’s also the time of year to get nostalgic and bring out the all-time family favorites. Cookies, pies, and rich hearty foods line tables household after household, week after week. With so many food options to choose from… Continue reading 4 Ways to Ensure Veggies Get on Your Plate
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not simply feeling sad or moody during a certain timeframe. SAD is a type of depression that starts (and finishes) at about the same time every year. Approximately 6% of the US population is affected by SAD, and although the number may seem small, in reality those affected by it… Continue reading How to Support Someone with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Emotional eating is a thing. We tend to connect our thoughts to the memories food has created: pizza after soccer practice, ice cream for a job well done, cake to celebrate a milestone. It’s not unusual to want to be transported back to a happy time in our lives, especially when things are going wrong. … Continue reading 5 Ways to Disconnect Food from Emotions
Pumpkin gets its fair share come fall. We see it in pies, breads, as pastry fillings, even in beverages. Its mild flavor lends itself well to most dishes from sweet to savory, and it plays well with a variety of herbs and spices. Pretty much all types of squash are great options as a nutrient-dense… Continue reading Zoodles in Spicy Pumpkin Sauce
We’ve all heard it before: it’s okay to not be okay. It is acceptable to embrace a situation when it doesn’t go as planned. We do not have to “toughen up” or “put on a face” to cover how we really feel. Not being fine: stumbling, hurting, crying; is acceptable and nothing to be ashamed… Continue reading Why It’s Okay to Not be Okay
Words are powerful. They hold value and strength. Words make us move, shift, change our thinking, our logic, our way of life. Choosing which words to use is critical. They can carve a road to happiness or a path to discontentment. Take for example the words “can’t” and “won’t”. A research study was conducted on… Continue reading How Word Choices Affect Our Habits: Get To vs. Have To
