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Ways to Optimize Your Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene refers to the behaviors that allow you to have optimal sleep. Having good sleep hygiene is essential for good quality sleep, metabolism, detox and recovery.
Self-Care Tools for Stress Management
Long-term or chronic stress can manifest in the body with symptoms ranging from headaches, muscle tension, digestive issues, and sleep disturbances. Here are the eight self-care practices, tools, and rituals, that I do for stress management!
Akkermansia: Unlocking the Link Between Your Gut Health and Metabolism
Akkermansia has proven to help maintain a healthy gut lining, support proper nutrient absorption, and contribute to a balanced metabolism. Read on to learn how this beneficial bacteria makes a lasting impact on our health!
Shawarma Bowls
Chicken Shawarma Bowls! This bowl-style dinner is so versatile. The staples are seasoned protein, parsley basmati rice, and a hefty salad—top with your favorite Middle Eastern toppings, like hummus, tzatziki, and feta. Invite some friends over because you’ll want to share!
Pickled Red Onions
Are you looking for an easy and versatile topping to elevate any salad, bowl, taco, or sandwich?
Pickled red onions are quick to make, packed with flavor, and so simple!
Seasonal Living: Spring Bloom
For our health, the spring season reminds us of the beauty and power of detoxing the body. After a long and stagnant winter, our bodies crave the cleanse that comes with prioritizing spring produce, more movement, sweating, and spending more time in sunlight.
Basil Seed Oatmeal Bowl
Have you been looking for a fiber-packed and blood sugar-balanced breakfast that is both filling and satisfying?
Introducing an ingredient rich in macro and micronutrients… basil seeds! Change up your first meal of the day (or any meal) by making my basil seed oatmeal bowl!
The Power of Cinnamon for Blood Sugar Balance
In addition to its naturally sweet and spicy flavor, it directly supports blood sugar levels by reducing a blood sugar spike. Cinnamon also indirectly supports blood glucose by improving gut health, reducing inflammation from being rich in polyphenols, and aiding in balancing hormones.
The Importance of Balanced Blood Sugar
Have you ever heard the term “blood sugar?” How about glucose? Insulin? It may be surprising, but having balanced blood sugar levels is vital for all people and serves as a foundation for a healthy body.
Hormone Cycle Series: Luteal Phase
The luteal phase is the longest phase of the menstrual cycle and it arguably has the most highs and lows of emotion, hunger, and energy levels. Since it occurs right after ovulation, you may still feel ovulation’s high energy and increased confidence, but the latter half of the luteal phase involves the dreaded premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and its symptoms.
Hormone Cycle Series: Ovulation
Now that we have covered the uniqueness of both the menstrual and the follicular phases, the next phase up is ovulation! For many women who track their cycle and know what phase they are in, ovulation is generally viewed as the favorite. From unbeatable energy to glowing skin, menstruating women tend to thrive during this time.
Hormone Cycle Series: Follicular Phase
The follicular phase is about growth–not just mentally with heightened creativity, physically with an increase in energy and mood, but internally as the body prepares to release an egg. It is our body’s internal spring and there are multiple ways we can support our mind and body through our food choices, movement, and intention setting.
Hormone Cycle Series: The Meaning of Menstruation
Menstruating women know firsthand how periods can affect mood, appetite, energy levels, and body temperature, but have you wondered what is actually going on inside the body? Periods are vital markers of health, and our bodies invite us to tune in through diet, exercise, and lifestyle.
Let’s start at the beginning with the menstrual phase!
Get to Know Your Hormone Cycle
Each phase of the hormonal cycle offers an opportunity to align our nutrition, movement, and lifestyle with our body's natural rhythms. By supporting our cycle, we cultivate balance and well-being from the inside out!
Creatine ~ Not Just for Muscles!
Creatine is a beneficial supplement that not only aids in increasing muscle mass and endurance, but also cuts down recovery time, improve cognition, and supports the immune and reproductive systems.
The Power of Postbiotics
So you’ve heard of probiotics and prebiotics… but what are postbiotics? Dive in to learn about postbiotics and how their actions are powerhouses for our digestive system!
Probiotics and Prebiotics: What You Need to Know
Bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, food intolerances, and even anxiety, depression, hormone imbalances, and skin issues are often linked to the health of your gut microbiome. A thriving gut is key to feeling your best, and one of the best ways to support it is by prioritizing probiotic and prebiotic-rich foods.
Seasonal Living: Winter Edition
Oh, winter. The slow season of hibernation and restoration. Participating in winter’s cozy reminders, hobbies, intentions, and nourishing recipes all help us welcome the blustery season and demonstrate how our bodies benefit from living in tune with nature and its cycles.
Let 2025 Be Your Year for Health
Now has never been a better time to invest in your health! Let 2025 be your year for health by diving into the following health pillars that support the beginning of your wellness journey.
Bone Broth 101
I get to the bones of the popular bone broth trend to tell you what it is, the health benefits of consuming it regularly, and included recipes so you can boil it down yourself!