I only tried brussel sprouts for the first time my freshman year of college. I actually love vegetables and have never had a problem eating my greens. That being said, I don’t really know why it took me so long to try them. Brussel sprouts can be made numerous ways, but in this blog post […]
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Immune Support During Allergy Season
Allergy season is upon us! If you are one of the lucky people who was blessed without seasonal allergies, kudos to you! If you are like the majority of people I know who have been cursed with seasonal allergies, this blog post is for you. I recently found out about two brands that offer immune […]
A Tofu Appreciation Post
Tofu is one of my favorite foods. It can be used in so many ways and is a great alternative to foods like meat and eggs. Tofu, like everything else on this blog, is chock full of health benefits. It takes some patience learning how to cook it, but once you get the hang of […]
Cod Liver Oil Is Here To Save Us All
Cod liver oil isn’t the most appetizing sounding thing when you think about it. But, trust me when I say you might want to invest in some. The little smelly pills have a bevy of health benefits and are more than just another fad spurred by our current wellness craze. This stuff works, it’s been proven, […]
Go For the Gold With Turmeric!
Turmeric is a magical plant root that contains curcumin, which is a powerful antioxidant that supports a healthy immune system and relieves both muscle and joint pain. This can be used in multiple forms in curry foods, protein shakes, or in supplements to gain its full health benefits. I like to use turmeric in my daily […]
Sniff, Sniff, Hooray for Essential Oils!
The use of essential oils has been one of my favorite alternative medicinal practices lately. As someone who struggles with stress and anxiety, this fairly new addition to my routine is life changing. Let me tell you why. Essential oils are basically herbal-based extracts from plants like lavender or lemon. They can be used in […]
What is Wellness to You?
The word “wellness” generates so much buzz that I don’t even like to use it to describe my lifestyle. However, I do try to eat clean, stay healthy both physically and mentally, and recycle as much as possible. Isn’t that what wellness is about? Well, it depends on who you ask. In recent years living well […]