We all deal with stress throughout our lives. It affects us in different ways, at different times, and our ability to cope with it varies from person to person and even from incident to incident. There are times when a bad grade or lackluster work project causes anguish. Sometimes it is an issue in our… Continue reading Stress and Nutrition: What to Include, What to Avoid
Change is the only constant – it is inevitable really. Yes, there are times when we see it coming, but then there are times when it smacks us upside the head (#2020). Although change can be scary it can also serve as a time to reset for a new normal; a new baseline per se… Continue reading Finding a New Baseline
I use a lot of coconut products: oil, cream, butter, shredded, water. All add great additions to any dish whether sweet, savory or spicy, but none reign quite as supreme in my book as coconut milk. I use it a fair amount. It is rich, creamy, and has a very similar mouthfeel to cow’s milk. … Continue reading Coconut Milk Three Ways
If you saw my last post on meal prepping you saw that it is not always easy, but with a little planning it can be doable. A lot of time the biggest hurdle is figuring out what to buy. You want ingredients that keep for at least a few days, preferably a week. You also… Continue reading Creating a Meal Prep Menu
For those who like calm and order, meal prepping can be very effective. It helps to set up the week, leaving little up in the air to figure out on the spot. However, for those who find meal prepping stress inducing, it can be a little daunting to think about. All those containers and preplanning… Continue reading Meal Prep Your Way to Goodness
Wellness looks different to different people. That may be why there is a saturation of information out there on the topic. For some it is about emotional stability, for others it is about diet or movement, and still for others it may be about mental health. No one is wrong for focusing on one or… Continue reading What is Wellness?
Lamb. Definitely not the most popular protein choice in the US. It can be a challenge to find, and its gamey flavor can turn some off to it, however lamb can be a good addition to almost any diet. Grass-fed/finished lamb: can have high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, to combat inflammation; is high in… Continue reading Herbed Lamb Meatballs
We have all been there. You know, trying to do something new in hopes of making changes to our routine. We adopt a new eating regimen, a new sleeping pattern, perhaps a new fitness routine. We buy what we need to make it happen, set ourselves up as best as possible and run with it. … Continue reading Why Habits Don’t Stick
The kitchen is my happy place. And although I feel comfortable there, I know that may not be the case for everyone. For some it can be an overwhelming place, a boring place. For others, spending time in the kitchen is as a must do rather than I get to do – a chore to… Continue reading Four Ways to Make Your Kitchen More Enticing
Ever loved a food because it tastes good? That feeling that one bite is never enough. You daydream about it. You obsess about it. You swear you cannot stop eating it. Here’s a secret: it doesn’t taste "good". It is not your taste buds singing its praises – it is probably all in our heads.… Continue reading Why It Tastes “Good”
