Last year, I challenged myself to read 10 'real books' in 2017. And by 'real books' I mean nothing that had to do with work, no medical journals, no school books. Just plain old-fashioned reading for fun. I surprised myself that I was able to do it in addition to all of the other things I read. It was such a fun challenge, I'm going to do it again in 2018! Here are the 10 books I read last year - have you read them?
Read MoreSo, you attend a friend's holiday party and they've made kombucha-matcha-vodka cocktails just for you (organic! sugar free! gluten free!) So, you try one, you know, just to be nice. But they are delicious... before you know it, you've had way more than one and you know tomorrow morning is not going to be fun. Sound familiar? We've all been there. Before you throw back some ibuprofen and pull the blankets over your head all day, reach for these natural hangover cures. Made from items you probably already have in your kitchen, these cures rid you of that hangover without pills or drugs (because, let's get real, your liver needs a break). The best part? they work. Stock up on these essentials before your next bash, and have a better hangover.
Read MoreYou are probably already well-acquainted with some enemies of youthful skin - such as sun exposure and smoking - that keep your skin from looking smooth glowing. But did you know your sweet tooth is speeding up your skin’s aging process? Thanks to diabetes research, scientists are aware that excess glucose in the bloodstream causes damage to internal organs as well as your body’s largest organ - your skin. Having excess glucose in your bloodstream sets you up for an expedited aging process - think wrinkles, yellowing skin, brown spots, sagging, and more. So, before you reach for that next sweet treat, read this to find out what exactly that sugar is doing to your complexion and how you can break the sugar cycle.
Read MoreI love the holidays - the lights, the spirit, the weather. More than anything, I love the food (of course!) Ingredients such as ginger, cinnamon, chocolate, and cranberries are usually associated with delicious holiday food; and they aren't just tasty, they are REALLY good for you! Here are 5 popular holiday ingredients, and why you should have them on your shopping list all year long.
Read MoreUsually, when I mention the words cranberry sauce to someone, their face puckers and words like 'gross' or 'ew' start coming out of their mouths. And if you've only ever had canned cranberry sauce, I totally agree with that reaction. Because that squishy gelatin glob that plops out of a can at holiday dinners is gross. But friends, it doesn't have to be like this...
Read MoreI love to cook; I look forward to cooking dinner almost every night. Except the nights I have to work late, or the nights that I'm tired, or when I'm so hungry I can barely wait for food to come out of the pan. So, basically I love to cook long, leisurely dinners once a week. The rest of the time I'm looking for ways to simplify my dinner routine so I can have healthy, tasty food in my belly ASAP. I love anything that can be made in one pan, including this tasty ginger-honey glazed salmon. It takes about 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook, meaning you have extra time leftover to do things like sit down and have a glass of wine. You're welcome.
Read MoreI admit that salmon cakes were never at the top of my food choice list. I always thought they were either greasy or dry, crumbly, or just plain fishy. Then I discovered wild-caught red salmon, paired with sweet potato, and all of my concerns about salmon cakes went away. These babies are baked in the oven
Read MoreIf you're one of the 60 million Americans with insomnia, you know how tough it is to fall asleep or get back to sleep if you wake up in the middle of the night. Even the best sleepers can have a bout of insomnia once in awhile. Having a toolkit of tips and tricks to help you fall back asleep can help ease the restlessness of sleepless nights. Here are 3 tips to help you get back to sleep. Want more info on this topic? Check out the Healthy Sleep Habit guide in the Free Resource Library.
Read MoreSo you don't sleep well. You get to bed late, routinely wake up at 3am, and you toss and turn most of the night. You feel chronically exhausted and burned out. You may think this lack of sleep is taking a toll on your health - and it is. And since skin reflects the overall health of the body, lack of sleep is taking a toll on your complexion as well. According to a recent study, sleeping less than 6 hours a night for a few days increases the appearance of wrinkles.
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