Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of year. It is a time of transition, and preparing the body, mind and spirit for slowing down and tuning in more internally. Both literally and figuratively, it is a time to take stock of what has grown from the seeds we have planted, and decide what we will create and what we will discard. I have received this wonderful soup recipe from Nick Polizzi at The Sacred Science. I love the name of the recipe not only for the delicious ingredients, but also ... Read the Post
Three Sisters Harvest Vegetable Soup (from the Iroquois White Corn Project)
Ease Your Seasonal Affective Disorder with Food and Lifestyle Changes
The deeper winter months, ever since college, really affect me. The lack of sunlight caused me to encounter a relationship with SAD, which I have learned I am much better treating with my food than with supplements. Actually, most people will absorb their vitamins much better with the food they take in! Not being one for eating a few large meals a day, I prefer to snack throughout the day. I will talk more about this after covering some facts about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Plenty ... Read the Post
13 Simple & Fun Tips For Parents to Please a Picky Eater
Convincing a picky eater to eat can be a challenge for parents. It is natural that between the ages of about 2 and 5 (although, my son is still quite picky, and he is well past 5!) it's natural for children to become mighty fussy about what they will and will not eat. Try the following tips to keep your sanity and the peace at mealtime, while feeding your child a balanced diet. Keep it Healthy for Your Picky Eater: View the Bigger Picture Evaluate whether your child is eating a healthy diet ... Read the Post
Why You Should Bring Chia Seeds Into Your Diet (+ Quick Chia-Nut Granola Recipe!)
Have you discovered the beauty of chia seeds yet? They are jam packed with nutritional value. We are finally beginning to rediscover what ancient Aztecs and Mayans have known for centuries - chia seeds are a healthy, nutritious food. Native to Mexico, chia seeds (salvia hispanica) are said to sustain the body through strenuous exercise and physical stress. While chia seeds have an impressive nutritional profile (1 ounce has 9 grams of fat, 11 grams of fiber, 4 grams of ... Read the Post
4 Yummy Ideas for Beating the Breakfast Blues
I'm sure we can all agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Especially with little ones - as parents, we know that if we don't get them out the door in the mornings with a properly full belly we will have some grumpy littles on our hands later on! Unfortunately, many of us neglect breakfast - I am the absolute worst for getting the kids fed and then getting busy with other tasks. And there’s a lot of evidence to suggest that your body and mind will suffer unless you have a ... Read the Post
6 Drinks to Boost Your Health (+ How to Make Naturally Fermented Soda!)
Most of us know how important it is to reach for health drinks when we get thirsty. Sometimes when people get tired of drinking water, they often choose to drink sodas or other types of unhealthy drinks filled with overwhelming amounts of sugar. Although it’s completely normal to get sick of water from time to time, you should be more careful when you choose to use as a substitute for it. However, you should be aware that no health drinks can replace water. It’s without a doubt the healthiest ... Read the Post