A healthy habit is a behavior that is beneficial to an individual’s physical or mental health. A habit – whether it is healthy or unhealthy – is formed after doing something repetitively. How much it is done and when it becomes a habit varies by individual and by what it is. Some habits are ingrained … Read More
The pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. Our normal daily routines have been turned upside down and often, when unexpected changes happen, our fight or flight response kicks in. We focus on “priorities”, such as figuring out how to work from home and home-school children at the same time, and neglect things … Read More
Studies have shown that 2020 was a very challenging year for many due to the pandemic and many changes in work and schooling life. While many global circumstances are still out of our control, we can still control what happens within ourselves and our daily lives that can make a positive difference – such as … Read More
The pandemic has brought on new levels of stress for many by blurring the lines between home and work, in addition to managing kids and school-from-home. Due to these factors, I have been working with employees of corporations to review, re-shape (or re-new) their wellness plan for the new year. Recently I was interviewed by … Read More
Soup makes an ideal meal or side because it is both nourishing and nutritious – and an easy way to get in a variety of vegetables and protein into your diet. In an ideal world, we would make all of our soups from scratch; in our busy world, it may be more enticing to grab … Read More
The holidays are upon us and you may be looking for gift ideas for your loved ones. Here are some of my favorite wellness-related gifts that are perfect for this unusual time we find ourselves in. And don’t forget to treat yourself to a holiday surprise. You’ve earned it! Chopping Block Gift Certificate I honestly … Read More
Snack food bars have come a long way from the traditional granola bar that we had as kids. Many of today’s snack food bars are packed with protein, vitamins, and/or superfoods to make them more nutritious. This is the reason why they have become the go-to snack for many. Plus, they are easily portable and … Read More
Whether you’re planning to celebrate Halloween with just your immediate family or with a larger group, make it a healthier Halloween party using these simple tips. Make your healthy Halloween snacks scary good! Banana Ghosts: slice a banana in half, use 3 small chocolate chips (or drizzle melted chocolate) for the eyes and mouth. Tangerine … Read More
Ideally, we should get seven to nine hours of sleep per night. This gives your body time to recharge and reap the benefits of a full night’s rest. However, many people struggle with sleep. If you’re struggling with falling asleep or staying asleep, try incorporating some of these tips into your routine. Track Your Sleep … Read More
We generally associate yogurt as a “healthy” food but not all yogurts are created equal. Let’s examine the nutrition label and ingredients from a popular kids’ yogurt. Examining the Ingredients Ingredients are listed in descending order by amount, so we can see that the yogurt contains mostly “cultured pasteurized grade A low fat milk”. Notice … Read More
