Ever feel like the day is lagging and you are having a hard time concentrating? Sounds like you are low on energy and are in need of a pick-me-up! That doesn’t necessarily mean that you should get a candy bar, cup of coffee, or a soda. There are plenty of …
When we think of essential oils, we typically think of aromatherapy, spa products, and scents for our at-home diffusers. But, did you know that some essential oils can be used in cooking as well? It’s true! However, before you go dumping your favorite sage oil into a bowl of spaghetti, …
At the beginning of the year, it was obvious to food enthusiasts that 2018 would usher in some new trends in terms of culinary crazes. Now, nearly halfway through the year, we have seen quite a handful of these trends reflecting the changing attitudes of individuals in several aspects of …
Now that summer is approaching, more people are spending their time outdoors engaging in physical activity and filling their calendar with fun family outings. With these outings, summer snacks are a must. Healthy snacking is a good way to add additional nutrients into your body and also helps you avoid …
It’s known that adding seafood to your diet is one of the best choices you can make to improve the health of your body. Probably you hear this kind of thing all the time, but have you ever actually wondered why seafood such as salmon and shrimp is so healthy …
School is ending, vacations are being planned, pools are being filled and tackle boxes are being prepared for an all-day adventure. But how will you treat yourself this summer? Root beer floats may be the perfect refreshment for those hot, sweltering days ahead! Root beer, a naturally caffeine-free soft drink, …
With bathing suit season approaching, a lot of us are busy cutting out sugar and looking for healthy alternatives, like a natural sweetener, to help us look and feel our best. I mean, technically we should be doing that year-round, but Thanksgiving and Christmas have a keen way of getting …
Oh Spring, how I love thee… There is something about warmer weather, budding trees, flowers and baby animals that makes me want to twirl around in a meadow – Sound of Music style. It’s also the time of year when all of us mom-folk come out of winter hiding and …
I’ve never been a big candy fan. Even as a child, I was more interested in cookies and ice cream rather than overly sweet hard or chewy candies. So when I was first offered a piece of crystallized ginger candy I was expecting to hate it (even though I accepted …
Smoothies are usually my go-to breakfast food. You can pack a lot of nutrition into one glass and take it with you on your way to work, the gym, school… wherever it is that YOU head every day during the week. Until recently, I used to make the same old …
