Healthy Living
A hot new healthy food topic gaining momentum is seed oils. You may have heard they’re bad for you. But did you know there 5 reasons why seed oils are especially bad for women over 50. I’ll provide more detail in a moment, but harmful aspects of seed oils include: Before I describe in more […]
Do you struggle with gut health, dull skin, brittle nails, or low energy? What if I told you that a sweet, fluffy treat could actually support your health? I recently discovered that marshmallows—yes, really!—might be more beneficial than you think. Let’s dive into with my homemade marshmallow recipe. It’s a classic treat with surprising health […]
Insulin resistance rates for women over 50 are skyrocketing. This disease, also referred to as pre-diabetes, often leads to excess weight gain, brain fog, lack of energy, changes to your skin and more. The root cause comes from several key lifestyle habits that create insulin resistance in your body. The good news is that the […]
Do you ever crave pizza but avoid it because it’s unhealthy? Many pizzas have added ingredients that you can’t even pronounce. Perhaps you want to avoid gluten and flour. Or maybe you’ve thought about making homemade pizza but didn’t think you had the time to do it. This trendy alternative to traditional crusts is packed […]
Do you ever feel like the day slips away, and you didn’t quite get to everything on your list? Maybe you start the day with the best intentions, but by the time evening rolls around, it feels like you’ve been busy yet somehow unproductive. You’re not alone! As we age, life tends to get more […]
Do you struggle staying healthy during the winter cold and flu season ? Do you feel lethargic and generally lacking in energy? If your answer is “yes,” the problem might just be your diet. In this post, I’m going to discuss the benefits of eating seasonally and why it’s so important. Winter is the time […]
This Moroccan Lentil soup recipe is a great tasting winter Instant Pot recipe that will warm your soul and, as an extra benefit, will help your body align with the winter season. There are a lot of benefits to eating seasonally (i.e., eating the foods that nature presents at certain times of the year). By […]
As winter settles in and cold and flu season rears its ugly head, now is the perfect time to fortify your defenses with this all-natural, immune-boosting remedy. These immunity bombs are brimming with ingredients—known for centuries by their ability to support your body’s resilience—like turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and cayenne pepper to name a few. Whether […]
As we age, our bodies undergo significant changes and maintaining bone health becomes increasingly important. Osteoporosis and osteopenia are common conditions that reduce bone density and increase the risk of serious fractures and falls as you age. In fact, roughly one quarter of all women will eventually get osteoporosis and about half of all women […]
Burt’s Bees lip balm used to be an amazing beeswax product. However, after being purchased by Clorox, the company eventually started adding seed oil to the ingredients. You may have heard that research strongly suggests that seed oils cause cancer. Despite this, I loved the product concept, so I started making my own Burts Bees […]