Open your heart and activate super immunity with this hot cacao-and-mushroom-based elixir infused with love, healing herbs, and superfoods to activate beauty and wisdom within! Packed full of minerals, vitamins, and adaptogens, this hot chocolate / cacao elixir is a natural way to energize the body and activate immunity at the start of the day. Or enjoy as an…
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…
Have you ever had a “senior” moment? These days, you don’t have to be a senior to have one. Without the right mix of diet and exercise, your brain health can decline. Read on to learn about lifestyle factors that impact the brain, like diet and exercise, as well as the best foods to support…
Consuming too much sugar is something we are all guilty of doing from time to time. Now that the warmer months are upon us and some of us are trying to get back into shape we might want to try to curb our sweet tooth. One of the best ways to start a healthier diet…
Creamy and delicious, avocados go with just about every kind of food, but they are wonderful on their own. This very portable food is not only a source of healthy fats, but is also loaded with vitamins and minerals. It’s no wonder you should eat avocado every day! About the Avocado Native to Mexico and…
Growing your own vegetables allows you to enjoy healthy home-grown foods. It improves nutrition and also reduces your grocery bills. Here are 9 of the finest vegetables you can grow right at home. Weather is getting warmer these days, but it might still be cold outside for most common vegetables. Thad’s why growing food in…
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the level of red blood cells in the body is lower than normal, meaning the body doesn’t have enough iron. The body needs iron to make a protein known as hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body’s tissues. This process is essential for the tissues and muscles…
By Gillian B These are so good, I bet you won’t be able to stop eating them until the whole tray is gone! If you have a dehydrator, you can skip the oven and make this snack a lot more nutritious (see alternative directions below)! Ingredients: 6 c green kale, washed, dried and torn. 2-3…
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…
By Gillian B Whether you are a long-time vegan or you are new to the scene, we could all use a little dinner inspiration from time to time! I wanted to collect some of the most popular cookbooks out there so you can continue to expand your mealtime horizons! Here are the top 5 must-have…