In a busy week, it’s not uncommon to want grab-and-go lunch options. That’s why salad jars are the perfect meal prep option. All it takes is a few mason jars and salad ingredients. The trick is to layer your ingredients from heavy to light, starting with your dressing and ending with your greens. That way,…
If you’d like a hearty plant-based meal that will keep you satisfied, try this balanced Veggie Bowl recipe. Meatless Monday has been asking for this one! A Veggie Bowl is a well-balanced meal, made primarily of various cooked veggies, alongside a healthy portion of plant-based protein like chickpeas, beans, lentils, or quinoa. Then add some…
Are you adding more plant foods to your diet, while moving away from grains? Or maybe you just like to find the Fun in Food. Spaghetti squash does all of this: it’s high-fiber, low carb strands make an ideal substitute for that droopy pasta noodle. Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to pasta, but the…
This simple lemon tahini dressing is a delicious oil-free way to dress your salad. It comes together in minutes, so you could make it fresh each time, or make a bigger batch and store in an airtight container to keep it on hand for the week. Print Lemon Tahini Dressing Yield 4 servings Ingredients ¼…
For many people, planting is therapeutic. And it’s not hard to see why – there’s something therapeutic about connecting with nature through planting and nursing each plant into something healthy and beautiful. And there’s plenty of room for creativity as well. There are hundreds of plant varieties out there, each with its own story and purpose.…
Featured Image: Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap Whether you’ve been practicing a healthy lifestyle for years, or you’re new to buying organic and GMO-free and reading ingredient labels, what you’re putting into your body is just as important as what you’re putting on it. Did you know that laundry detergents, face wash, toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, dryer…
According to a study published in The Independent, researchers found that women who avoid sunbathing during the summer are twice as likely to die as those who sunbathe every day. The study followed 30,000 women for over 20 years, and found that the mortality was about double in women who avoided sun exposure, compares to…
Sugar addiction has become a huge problem in the United States, leading to shocking levels of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. The amount of sugary sodas, juices, energy drinks, candy and processed foods that Americans are consuming has helped contribute to illnesses across the map. Five tell-tale signs of a sugar…
An average of 400 people a year die while trapped in a sinking car every year. This might not seem like a large number, but these deaths are easily preventable. Unfortunately, certain shows and movies have taught people to wait till the car fills with water before trying to leave their motor vehicle, but this…
A 42-year-old unnamed man went to his local doctor complaining of a raised, red line developing on his foot. At first, doctors stated that he had developed a varicose vein, and it is easy to see why. Varicose veins develop when valves that control the direction of blood flow in the vein become weak. This…
By Gillian B As a Self-Care Teacher, I am lucky enough to have spent the past 7 years, teaching people how to upgrade their diets, mindsets and lifestyles to live a better life! I absolutely love what I do, so I wanted to summarize some of my top tips for those of you who are…
If you’re a bit obsessed with multitasking like I am, you know how imperative it is to being more than one thing at a time. It keeps you busy and productive, and it’s super time-efficient! Working out is one of those areas where I can’t really practice my multitasking skills. My heart rate is elevated…