My friend Kim texted me last week, and suggested that I write a post about snacking for “snackaholics” like her. I thought it was a great idea. What are some ways to maintain healthy habits while snacks? I don’t feel that there any real problems with snacking, as long as it is done mindfully and in moderation…. [Read More]
drink. more. water.
Summer is officially here! With the 4th of July quickly approaching, it really feels like summertime. As the weather gets warmer, its easy to forget how important it is to stay hydrated. Many prefer a cold beer or chilled wine during this season, but it is incredibly important to drink enough water, especially during the summer months…. [Read More]
summertime sugar
Ah, summer. I LOVE summer. I love being outside, at the beach, in the ocean, by the pool… basically everything great about summertime. I complain about the cold all winter long, but you will never hear me complain about the heat. Once the weather gets warm, everyone fires up those grills and barbecue season begins…. [Read More]
emotional eating
Last week, I wrote a post about juice cleansing, which was a very positive experience for me. On the last afternoon of my cleanse, after my blog post had gone up, my one year old daughter came down with a virus. She had a fever, and spent several hours laying on my chest, crying. It was… [Read More]
CSAs
I received this photo from my sister Julie last week, with the caption “check out my CSA bounty!” Wow, right? She and her husband purchased a “half share” from their local farm, and they get produce like this every single week. I have to admit, I am a little jealous. There are many CSAs where… [Read More]
DIY Lip Balm
One of my favorite hobbies is making beauty products. I dream about going into business one day, but for now, it is just something that I enjoy doing. I make products for myself and my daughter, and love giving them out to family and friends. People often ask me why I started creating products. Basically,… [Read More]
health and convenience
In my experience, one of the biggest barriers to eating a healthy diet is that it is rarely convenient. Street stands in the city sell candy and chips. Rest stops along the highways rarely include any healthy options. It is much easier to find a soda than an unsweetened iced tea. Cooking dinner requires (1)… [Read More]
Farmers Markets
One of my local farmers markets opened yesterday! The best thing about this market is that it is literally in the parking lot of the park where I teach class. After class, the moms and I took our babies to the market, and it was so much fun. I have several local farmers markets, but I… [Read More]
zzzzz.. part 2
In my post zzzzz… written about 6 weeks ago, I discussed the many health benefits of a getting enough sleep. I wrote about how watching my daughter’s love of sleep inspired me to make it a top priority for me. At the time, she was going to bed at 6pm, and waking up at 7:30am. It was awesome…. [Read More]
how will it make you feel?
Oftentimes, when people are eating, the focus is on how the food tastes, looks or smells. Everyone appreciates a good meal, so this makes sense. One of the ways in which I have shifted my own eating in the past year is to focus less on the taste and more on whether the food nourishes my body…. [Read More]