Walking. It gets a bad rap. The idea of early morning mall walkers seems to resonate with many when the concept of walking comes up. Some call walking a cop out. Others see it as a waste of gym time. It may not be as physically demanding as running or as strenuous as biking, but… Continue reading The Power of Walking
The need for potassium can be easily overlooked. It is not talked about as much as other minerals, nor is potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) diagnosed as often as other vitamin or mineral deficiencies. It is the third most abundant mineral in the body (behind calcium and phosphorus), yet approximately 98% of Americans do not meet daily… Continue reading Nutrient Spotlight: Potassium
Have you ever wondered how our ancestors decided what to eat? I’m not just talking about our primal ancestors, but three or four generations ago. How did they choose what foods to consume? Or when to have meals? Well, they didn’t really. They simply listened to their bodies and ate what was available. The intuition… Continue reading Tuning into Your Body’s Hunger Cues: How to Start Eating Intuitively
Stress. It affects us all. Those emerging deadlines, never ending to-do lists, sick loved ones, financial issues can contribute to stressful lives. Chronic stress can impact mental and physical wellbeing in a negative fashion, but luckily there are ways to counter emotional stress we unavoidably face. While most people know to use relaxation techniques, such… Continue reading Three Techniques to Try Next Time You’re Stressed
It’s starting to warm up (yay!). As the day starts earlier and the mornings aren’t as chilly, I declare that smoothies can make it back into rotation again (if they were ever out). Smoothies make for a quick meal or snack. Easy to take with out and about or sip while lounging around. This one… Continue reading Mocha Smoothie
By now, most people are aware of the toll stress can take on their mental health, but did you ever wonder how chronic stress affects physical health? The links to depression and anxiety are uncanny. The emotional exhaustion is felt. The angst it causes is real.   The effect chronic stress has on physical health… Continue reading How Chronic Stress Can Affect Physical Health
Picadillo. So many versions exist. Every country makes it differently, but at its core it is a dish of ground beef, tomatoes or tomato sauce and raisins. The Mexican version includes potatoes and can be served inside tacos, on tostadas, or as a filing for gorditas. It is a versatile dish that is quick to… Continue reading Mexican-Style Picadillo
I was raised to believe everything had to be perfect. Less than was undesirable. If I did not get 100% on a test, then I had nothing to brag about. There was no victory in mediocracy, no fanfare in good enough. That mentality continued for years. Disappointment was the norm if a goal was not… Continue reading Embrace an Imperfect Life
It’s hot chocolate weather. There is something comforting about a sweet, thick chocolatey mug of goodness. It's like a melted candy bar in cup. Hot chocolate feels like dessert in a glass to me, which is probably why I tend to drink it slowly after meals savoring every sip. This hot chocolate recipe takes the… Continue reading Almond Hot Chocolate
I created this out of necessity. I normally do lettuce-wrapped burgers, but they can get messy. I mean burger juice running down your arm, pile of soggy napkins littered on the table, sauce on the cheek messy. So I improvised and turned it into a salad -- fries and all. And. I. Haven’t. Looked. Back.… Continue reading Bacon Burger Salad
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