September 4, 2017
We’re heading back to school and we all know what our kids need most to start the day off right. A filling, protein-rich breakfast. But, the tricky part is finding the time to do that. Well, I’ve got one here served up on a platter (or a jar) for you. The great thing about peanut butter and banana overnight oats is that of course it can be made the night before. So, during the hustle and bustle of getting out...
August 31, 2017
In a nutshell, adaptogens are natural herbs that bring the body to a balanced state by reducing stress hormones. Really they help the body’s ability to adapt to it’s environment, rather than fight it. There are a few easy ways to add them to our daily diet, but first let’s touch on stress. The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Burden of Disease Survey estimates that mental disease, including stress-related disorders, will be the second leading cause of disability by the...
August 28, 2017
If you haven’t heard of adaptogens, you will soon. They are the miracle herbs that not only relieve stress, but also increase energy and vitality as well as bring balance to our stress-ridden lives. (Read my upcoming article that delves into adaptogens in more detail). Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful of the adaptogens. Also known as “Indian ginseng” it’s in the tomato family. It’s been used as a healing remedy for years, namely for stress, fatigue and the...
August 24, 2017
The kids are back in school and you can finally hit the gym as much as you want. If you’re anything like me, you’ll usually hit it hard the first few weeks now that you have the freedom to do so. But, is it good for the body? And how many rest days should you have? Well, the answer involves many factors…. 1. The intensity of your exercise If you’re lifting weights, the heavier you lift, the more you max...
August 21, 2017
People laugh at me because I find that stopping what I’m doing to eat lunch annoying. While the kids are at school, I’m usually running errands, working out and of course blogging! So, I definitely don’t want a time-consuming lunch to make. That’s why a quick meal like chicken salad is perfect. Just scoop it onto a plate, add some crackers and you’re done. It doesn’t interrupt your day. Chicken or tuna salad has been a family lunch since I...
August 17, 2017
The latest health related news from the informative to the ridiculous! Transition from kid to teenager Having a son this age, I read this article twice. Such a tricky age I swear! http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/17/health/transition-to-middle-school/index.html Alcohol and weight gain Maybe this will sway college kids away from binge drinking! It may feel like a right of passage at the time, but what kid doesn’t know it’s bad for you! How about the fact that it makes you gain weight. That might work....
August 14, 2017
If you make these tangy garlic potato wedges, you’d better have the recipe handy, because people will be asking for it. It goes great with just about any grilled meat and of course easy to make. Potato wedges of any kind have been a popular starch around here lately, because they’re so easy to make. We went through a brown rice phase that lasted way too long so we needed a change. With the balance of sweet and savory along...
August 10, 2017
Having good posture is not something we naturally do. It’s easier just to slump and slouch. We’ve always heard you need to “hold your head high”. It actually means something to do this. But, good posture benefits your health as well as self-confidence. How it benefits your physical health It keeps your bones and joints in alignment. Helps to prevent backache and muscular pain. It reduces tension in the lower back and neck area. Reduces stress on ligaments holding the...
August 7, 2017
We have smoothies all the time around here, but we rarely have smoothie bowls. Honestly, it’s just a thicker version of a smoothie dumped into a bowl. The fun part is you can add tons of toppings. So, instead of drinking your breakfast through a straw, you can add some crunchy stuff such as homemade granola or make it protein packed with hemp. With this blue protein smoothie bowl, you can start your day with loads of antioxidants and enough...
August 5, 2017
The best articles in health this week ranging from the informative to the ridiculous. I find much of it entertaining, like what the queen eats on a daily basis. She is 91 after all. Here’s a little informative… 10 Tasty Snacks Under 200 Calories Some of these were surprising to me. A bagel? I remember a summer where I put on 10 pounds eating bagels so I’m a little skittish about those things. They do give you energy, though....