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Refreshing, delicious and versatile, citrus is a quintessential flavor of summertime. If you're looking to enhance and add new depth to your

The Okinawan Japanese have a saying: hara hachi bu, which means, roughly translated, “Stop eating when you are 80% full”. The French say,

Many people associate healthy eating with bland, flavorless, unexciting foods. This mindset limits exploring new dishes and desserts that of

We all know the saying ... "There's not enough hours in the day". And if you find yourself often feeling this way, it may be time for ...

People often ask me the ONE THING I would recommend when it comes to food. I find it a loaded question, because there are so many different

Smoothie's get a bad rap. And yet the benefits go far beyond "they are good for me". Think food waste management, financial savings,

As much as I feel the tips included below on how to battle your bulge are important, given what's going on in the US (and beyond), I debated

The month of February is often associated with love. We celebrate love in our significant relationships yet do we take the time to honour

Are you tired of being home due to COVID? Do you feel like you need to do a little something to make your home more enjoyable? I’ve been get

Smile more :) I looked in the mirror this morning with my mask on. I wanted to see if people could tell if I was smiling behind my mask.

What are adaptogens? If you are like me and read health and wellness articles on the reg, then you have definitely heard this new-ish buzzwo

I heard a couple of interesting stats earlier this week: 7x as many people are now living over the age of 85, relative to 1960 10,000 people

It can be extremely frustrating when your body can't keep up with your mind. When your body tells you to slow down, but your mind is fully

We live hectic lives. It seems with each passing day, our to-do lists get longer. So much of our time is focused on work and family ...

Valentine’s Day is coming up and I wanted to create something yummy and PINK for you guys to enjoy! This is such a delicious treat and it is

Boy oh boy did 2020 pull the rug out from under us. It was a year full of trials and tribulations. Hardship and awakenings.....nothing

Have you ever wondered why losing weight and keeping it off feels so difficult? Confused by all the conflicting information out there? Think

It's always a good idea to commit to improving your well-being or creating healthy habits in the new year, but if you approach your ...

Okay, give me a show of hands (virtually, of course): how many of you have very high self-esteem? Well, since I can’t see any of you, I will

I’ve been writing and talking quite a bit recently about the impact of food on our brains, with respect to our moods, longevity, and ...

When people think of modern homes, many picture classic floor-to-ceiling glass windows, white rooms and contemporary furniture ...