How Food Can Affect your Mood (+ mood boosting recipes)
While the holidays can be a time of celebration and joy for many, it also can be a period of stress, sadness, and loneliness for others. This time of year can be hard on our mental health, but there are ways to cope. Evidence suggests that in addition to impacting our...
Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s a special treat just for you.
I want to acknowledge and honor all the women out there who are mothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers, pet mothers, and surrogate mothers for all the amazing work you do to nurture your families. It takes a lot of courage, effort, time, and love (of course!) to be a...
Blend a Better Breakfast Smoothie
Smoothies seem super healthy, but they may not be all that nutritious. Add too much fruit and the sugar calories will add up quickly. Add too little protein and you will lack energy and feel hungry in no time. Use these tips to make a nutritious and filling smoothie...
Enjoy this Shamrock Shake!
You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy a delicious healthy green smoothie (a.k.a. Shamrock Shake). The recipe is below but first, let’s talk about a strategy to help you manage your weight. Do you find that you eat faster than everyone else at the table? Are you always...
Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
Ever wonder why chocolate is synonymous with Valentines Day? Here’s one theory. Cocoa beans contain tryptophan and phenylethylamine – chemicals that can improve our mood and make us feel happy and energized – the same emotions we feel when experiencing love. Although...
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