6 Essentials of Wellness
There’s no denying the great power of nutrition. I believe wholeheartedly in the power of food to both heal and conversely, to harm. Most wellness journeys begin with some sort of dietary shifts and this is a great thing! But health is built through lifestyle, not just diet, and nourishment comes in many forms. In order to look at health holistically and make bigger shifts for your health and life, there are some other key areas that need to be addressed. I believe that health and healing begin on the plate, but don’t end there.
Aging Healthfully and Purposefully
I’ve just celebrated another milestone birthday. As is common for many people hitting a milestone number sooner than ever expected, I’ve spent quite a bit of time reflecting on the insanely rapid passage of time. How did I get here so fast? Seriously, what’s happening? I’m truly stunned! Stunned!
We can’t stop the march of time, but we can make the most of it, by prioritizing our own health. Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It all matters.
Prioritizing our health allows us to run hard after our purpose and to serve the…
Coconut Chia Pudding with Berry Compote
Chia pudding. You love it or you hate it. Or you just haven’t tried this recipe yet!! Seriously, if you think you’re not a fan of chia, this might change your mind! It’s not your run of the mill, bland chia pudding, because who would want to eat that?
I personally love chia pudding for a quick, easy, make-ahead breakfast, and of course, the health benefits. And this is my very favorite version, maybe because it tastes like dessert!
It’s very rich, but not overly sweet, due to the full-fat coconut milk and very berry compote, which is bursting with natural…
10 Easy Tips to Improve Digestion Naturally
So, I’ve been learning a lot about digestion lately. I thought I knew a fair amount already, but whoa. I’m learning a lot of sciency and technical stuff about the gut right now, which I’ll spare you, but I thought I’d share a few basic tips that you can use today to make sure your digestion is working for you and not against you! Because it’s the place to start when it comes to your health, and its functionality affects everything else.
You’re really only as healthy as your gut, after all. If there is a breakdown anywhere in the…
When healthy eating doesn’t work
Do you ever feel like your healthy lifestyle efforts aren’t paying off in the ways you had imagined?
Maybe you drink green smoothies, shop at the farmers market, avoid GMO’s, sugar and processed food. You’ve even given up dairy. But you’re STILL struggling. You’re not losing weight, your energy is low, you struggle with brain fog and just can’t seem to focus.
I promise, it’s not for lack of effort and your healthy habits aren’t worthless!
It’s just that, there is something else going on.
And it’s likely that no amount of healthy eating, hours logged at the gym or sun salutations at…
