A couple days ago I was at a coffee shop, sitting outside in the sun and leaning back comfortably in my chair with a notebook on my lap and brainstorming ideas for my upcoming blog posts. In mid-brainstorm, a man walked by and without stopping, he exclaimed, "You look relaxed!" "I sure am!" I responded
Read MoreToday I want to talk to you about one of my favorite topics: The Acid/Alkaline Balance.
A few years ago, I had no idea what the heck that was (sounds way too much like science class...not my favorite) but once I learned more, it was a real game changer for me. The way I looked at my diet and lifestyle completely transformed and I was able to understand what my body needed to heal and how to work with it in order to get healthy.
Read MoreI received an email from a friend the other day asking me if I had any advice for helping her deal with a family member who was "opposed to" her vegan diet. After I wrote her back, I thought it'd be helpful to post my answer on the blog since you might be up against a similar challenge in your life.
Read MoreIn just a few months, my parents will be celebrating their 39th anniversary.
WOW.
They are my heroes :)
In my entire life, I've never seen them fight, slam doors, yell at each other, or disrespect one another and for that I am incredibly grateful and consider myself extremely fortunate to have such positive role models in the relationship department.
Read MoreToday I celebrate my 31st birthday.
A few weeks ago, I was thinking about the life lessons and strategies I’ve learned up until this point that have transformed the way I live my life and the way in which I view myself, others, and the world around me. They have made such a big impact on me that I was inspired to write this blog post with the hope that at least one of these life lessons or strategies would transform you as well. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it :)
Read MoreA couple of weeks ago, I attended a fabulous dinner party for my friend's birthday. My friend's husband and step-dad prepared an incredible 5 course Italian meal for the birthday girl and 10 of her closest friends. Prior to the party I admit that I was feeling a bit anxious. Not only did "5 course meal" sound daunting, but I suspected that a lot of dishes would contain gluten and dairy, neither of which I eat very much of. I couldn't help but notice that several hours before the meal, I was already mentally preparing myself for feeling gross afterward.
Read MoreI just watched this 20 minute TED Talk and thought it was phenomenal and definitely worth sharing. It's entitled "The Power of Vulnerability" by Brene Brown and is about human connection, love and belonging. Be prepared to smile because not only is Brene Brown an excellent speaker, but she's funny as well. Below I've included the video as well as some of the main takeaways from the talk. Enjoy!
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again when the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting cooler. If you find that during this change of seasons you typically experience depression, loss of energy, or have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, you’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression most commonly experienced between October and April. SAD is more common amongst women than men and frequently affects people living in northern geographic parts of the world
Read MoreKids aren't born craving french fries, ice cream, and sugary cereals. But when they're exposed to processed food and only processed food (which are pumped with so many artificial ingredients that it's questionable if it should even considered "food" at all), that's what they end up craving because that's what they know. Exposing your kids (or nieces, nephews, grandkids, cousins, etc.) to the wide array of healthy food at a young age is not only beneficial for their mental, emotional, and physical well-being, but it will surely prevent any temper tantrum from occurring in the cookie aisle of the grocery store.
Read MoreYou may have noticed that "gluten-free" has become quite the buzz word lately. Maybe you've seen gluten-free products pop up on the shelves at the grocery store, gluten-free items listed on restaurant menus, or maybe someone you know has told you that they're on a gluten-free diet. But are you still confused about what gluten is and why it's such a big deal? Are you wondering if you should avoid it too?
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