There’s no denying the great power of nutrition. I believe wholeheartedly in the power of food to both heal and conversely, to harm. Most wellness journeys begin with some sort of dietary shifts and this is a great thing! But health is built through lifestyle, not just diet, and nourishment comes in many forms. In order to look at health holistically and make bigger shifts for your health and life, there are some other key areas that need to be addressed. I believe that health and healing begin on the plate, but don’t end there.
You already know that what you put into your body through food and drink and how you treat it (sleep, exercise, self-care) are the foundations for both health and beauty, not something you slather on your skin. Beauty, of course, doesn’t come from the perfect lipstick shade, but from that inner glow. Nevertheless, I don’t plan on ditching my beauty rituals any time soon. In fact, I probably need them more than ever! But how are these beauty rituals affecting our health? Not for good, unless we give them a makeover!
The amount of toxins women are exposed to each day,…
There is some serious March Madness going on around here. And I’m not talking basketball, although we’ve got that too! When your husband works for the NCAA, there is simply no escape from watching all 243,000 (at least that’s what it seems like!) basketball games this month!
But my favorite part of March is that day (when there may or may not be a basketball game on) that it also ceases to be winter. At least officially. So, let’s celebrate, because that day is TODAY. Spring fever is my March Madness!
Let’s celebrate by getting aligned with all that Spring stands for.
If winter (or life in general!) is taking a toll on your health (and your skin) and you feel you need some extra support and nourishment, sip on some bone broth daily! Bone broth is both gut-healing and immune boosting which is a powerful combination to cure what ails you, or to help you maintain your health year-round. It’s packed with essential minerals, vitamins, gut-healing, fat-burning and anti-inflammatory properties, skin-tightening collagen, and protein to keep you feeling and looking your best.
Properly prepared meat and fish bone broths are incredibly nourishing, as the long cooking time allows all the mineral…
Ah, the ever popular Caesar salad. Always a favorite due to it’s creamy, garlicky, parmesan cheesy, bread crumb-y calorie dense goodness. So tasty, but not exactly the healthiest choice as far as salads go, and forget it if you’re ditching the gluten, dairy or have an egg allergy! Unlike a traditional Caesar, which can quickly weigh you down and trigger inflammation, this Caesar salad is perfect for cleansing the body, boosting vitality and also happens to be delicious!
I love creating healthier versions of traditional favorites that I know will fuel my body in all the good ways. This recipe…
This delicious take on a Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad is raw, vegan, grain-free, and full of nutrients! Bursting with fresh flavors, these super-food ingredients also support detoxification, an alkaline environment in the body, keep your blood sugar stable, decrease inflammation, and heal your gut! Traditional tabbouleh uses bulgur wheat, but I’m replacing that here with cauliflower. Because…more vegetables!
And did I mention, cauliflower prepared this way also happens to taste amazing? Years ago, amazing and cauliflower would not have made it into the same sentence, if I was writing it, but I’ve come to fall in love with cauliflower, it’s…
