Practical tips to create your perfect healthy lifestyle
For many of us, sugar has been a hard habit to kick. Did you know sugar has been deemed more addicting than cocaine? With these 8 healthy natural sugar alternatives, you can kick that sugar addiction for good. There are many superior alternatives out there for our cooking and baking needs. I was surprised to…
I know what you might be thinking. Cajun food = a LOT of calories. However, there are ways around that my friend! These healthy cajun stuffed peppers are amazing and your waist line will thank you for eating them. Before I get into the recipe, I have a little trick with these that REALLY cut…
Ever wonder how to use coconut flour? It seems talk and hype for coconut flour is all over the place these days, and for good reason! There is very little downside to this newly popular ingredient, however, it does take some figuring out. Never fear. You can find most, if not all, the answers you…
Man oh man, am I craving some tropical flavors of home these days! This tropical ceviche does the trick! No matter how long we stay in Finland, I always crave the familiar tropical flavors that are everywhere back home. It’s probably not helping that I’ve finally gotten around to scrap-booking our wedding stuff, which was…
Got pain? Want to fix it without medicine? Can yoga relieve musculoskeletal problems? Many people these days are searching for non-pharmaceutical ways to manage their pain and medical conditions while trying to safely maintain or improve physical fitness. Yoga can be an ideal way to achieve these things. *If you have a medical condition, please consult a doctor…
Ahhh lemonade. One of the great comforts and joys of those warm summer days. Basil Lemonade is one of my new favorite ways to doctor up this classic. I recently finished my first course of several on herbal medicine. That’s my 5 year plan, to be a clinical herbal practitioner. Anyway, it’s been so…
I love a good refreshing, hearty salad, especially if they involve Mediterranean flavors. This pasta salad is full of flavor and is great for all kinds of occasions. It is truly one of my favorite lunches. I love to include this pasta when I do my meal prep days. I can easily eat on this…
Who doesn’t need more healthy dips and sauces in their life? Let’s face it. Dips and sauces have a horrible reputation for putting on those extra pounds…but they are so tasty that one might consider it worth it. Me? I say why do the two need to be mutually exclusive? Tzatziki Greek Yogurt dip is…
This is something I think every new mom struggles with. How to get back to your pre pregnancy weight and size while still juggling family life. This is how I fit my jeans 5 weeks after having a baby. Now, before you read on I need to make something clear. I hate seeing posts around…