Month: November 2020

How To Have Clean Water + Best Water Filter Options

How To Have Clean Water + Best Water Filter Options

Before my health journey began, I was primarily drinking milk, juices and sodas with a glass of water here and there.  In my pursuit to a healthier lifestyle, I began reconsidering my drink choices after realizing how much added sugar was in the beverages I 

5 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipies Your Family Will Love

5 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipies Your Family Will Love

On Thanksgiving Day, it is a tradition to have a turkey meal along with mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie.  Families come together and everyone enjoys the food and festivities.  Eating a traditional Thanksgiving meal can make you feel beyond full and tired. Wouldn’t it 

How To Avoid Gaining Weight This Holiday Season

How To Avoid Gaining Weight This Holiday Season

Many people are fearful of gaining weight, especially during the holiday season. During the holidays, there is inclement weather and people spend more time indoors with family and friends gathered around food and desserts galore. Though it is normal to gain weight during the holiday 

Protein Guide for Women: How to Tone Up + Lose Weight

Protein Guide for Women: How to Tone Up + Lose Weight

Nutrition is often a hot topic among women, whether it is the new diet fad or what they should or should not be eating. Protein is often among the conversation. In the fitness industry, it is the holy grail while others feel they should limit 

Organic vs. Conventional: Why Organic is the Best Option

Organic vs. Conventional: Why Organic is the Best Option

We are bombarded with food choices as we shop at grocery stores, eat in restaurants and turn on the television.   When we make decisions about the foods we purchase, it is important to understand how those choices impact our health.  My knowledge of organic 

Seed Saving: How To Reuse Seeds From Your Garden

Seed Saving: How To Reuse Seeds From Your Garden

Farming and seed saving have been practices used for thousands of years in most cultures around the world.  Over the last one hundred years seed diversity has declined significantly and has been replaced with commercial monoculture crops.  In more recent years, small-scale family farming and