I used to rely heavily on corn syrup laden sports drinks to give me the energy I needed as a teen. I've since switched to this homemade electrolyte drink, but lately I've fallen in love with a good chia seed drink. There are tons of flavor options, but my favorite is this hibiscus berry version that gives you energy as it hydrates. Power Ingredients Hibiscus Hibiscus is one of my favorite herbs to use because of it’s tart, … [Read more...] about Chia Seed Drink For Energy and Hydration
How Mindful Eating Can Help You Drop Pounds
Er, mindful eating. It's a wee bit abstract, no? While the words make sense, it can be tough to grasp what "mindfulness" really means. The good news: I'm going to break down real life examples of mindful eating – what it looks like and how it's useful. Even more importantly, I will reveal one perk of mindfulness that you're going to love - weight loss. Why we blow off mindfulness In your fast-paced world with 101 things … [Read more...] about How Mindful Eating Can Help You Drop Pounds
SIBO Treatment Hacks: 5 Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
If your SIBO treatment isn’t working, it's important to figure out why. SIBO – otherwise known as small intestine bacterial overgrowth – is an infection within the small intestine. And treatment usually involves antibiotic drugs. When you have SIBO, you have either too much bacteria living in your small intestine. Or you’ve got the wrong sort. Either way, you're bound to see a constellation of symptoms, including: Gas … [Read more...] about SIBO Treatment Hacks: 5 Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
Magnesium Bath Soak With Essential Oils for Sore Muscles
Between my obsession for SoulCycle classes and quick home workouts like this one, plus the intensive decluttering of my home that I blame on Marie Kondo and her Magical Art of Tidying Up, my body's been a bit sore lately. Perfect timing for this magnesium soak with essential oils for sore muscles. ~Emily Whether you're spending a day out in the garden, or cleaning out the basement, hard work often means sore muscles. Before … [Read more...] about Magnesium Bath Soak With Essential Oils for Sore Muscles
A Surprising Benefit Of Sleep: Faster Weight Loss
Ah, sleep. Fluffy pillows. Smooth, cool sheets. Are you feeling me yet? If you are, the benefit of sleep isn't lost on you. Especially if you have a little one. As it turns out, most folks are aren't getting enough sleep (source). And the medical community has finally started to realize the benefit of sleep, noting a link between too little sleep and things like: Diabetes Hypertension High cholesterol … [Read more...] about A Surprising Benefit Of Sleep: Faster Weight Loss
Severe PMS? 6 Natural Remedies That Really Work
When I was a teenager struggling with mood swings and acne, I was told that diet had nothing to do with balancing my hormones. Well, wasn't that a far cry from the truth. In this post, Natcha - a holistic nutritionist and health researcher - shares how she healed severe PMS with food and other smart, simple steps. ~Emily If you're like me, you once thought a 'healthy diet' meant following the food pyramid (which also made … [Read more...] about Severe PMS? 6 Natural Remedies That Really Work
Patriotic Paleo Trifle Recipe
Recently a friend brought a trifle over to my house and I was shocked. How did I make it this far in life and not know how much I adore these wonderful layers of cake, custard, and fruit? If you too have been denied the joys of trifle, you're in for a wonderful surprise. ~Emily This paleo trifle recipe is for a grain-free delight that can easily be made dairy free. Any summer fruit can be used, but berries make for a lovely … [Read more...] about Patriotic Paleo Trifle Recipe
Low Carb? How To Know If You’ve Gone Too Far
For some folks, eating a low carb, high fat diet can be the key to transforming their health for the better. But as with most things, it depends on the individual, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating "right." In this post, Jacyln helps us to understand how to know if you've gone too far with your low carb diet. ~Emily I have done all sorts of diets and temporary detoxes. Each trial has served a purpose and … [Read more...] about Low Carb? How To Know If You’ve Gone Too Far
8 Reasons To Eat Local Foods
I've talked before about the best ways to support your local foodshed, but I confess, it's super easy to buy for convenience over the doing the "right thing" sometimes. YKWIM? Keeping my best intentions - the reasons for eating local - fresh in my mind helps me to make better choices. Which one of these things below strikes the biggest cord for you? ~Emily In the past several years there has been a growing “eat local” … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons To Eat Local Foods
Home Remedies For Kidney Stones
I've talked before about how to treat UTIs naturally, and in this post, Jaclyn shares her personal experience with EFFECTIVE home remedies for kidney stones. ~Emily If you've ever given birth, you know that the hours of excruciating pain are so worth it... when the doctor hands you that sweet baby, all that pain just evaporates. But if you've ever passed a kidney stone, you may be all too familiar with a "birthing" pain … [Read more...] about Home Remedies For Kidney Stones
Prebiotic Foods For Good Gut Health
We're all about good gut health around here, and I am ever-fascinated by how much there still is to learn. In this post, Jennifer explores the topic of prebiotics - a type of food that is essential for feeding healthy gut flora. This topic is extra interesting to me because many of these foods (potatoes and rice, for example) are avoided by folks aiming for a healthier diet. Tricky stuff! ~Emily Probiotics is a popular term … [Read more...] about Prebiotic Foods For Good Gut Health
Homemade Gummy Vitamins Recipe
I've explained before why I don't give my kids multivitamins, but these homemade gummy vitamins are certainly going to be an exception to that rule. ~Emily We all need vitamins to survive, but because of bad farming practices, depleted soil, and poor diet, we usually don’t get enough. There are all sorts of ways to get your daily dose in, but these homemade gummy vitamins are my favorite way to supplement a healthy diet. … [Read more...] about Homemade Gummy Vitamins Recipe