What would it be like for you to make your dining experience one of connection, renewal, and nourishment? This can mean something different for each of us, but it all boils down to some core concepts. Upleveling your dining experience can improve your days in more than one way -- prioritizing connection at mealtimes will help you grow in relationships, slowing down will help with [...]
It’s time for your weekly grocery trip, but you still have a few veggies hanging around that you don’t want to throw out. What can you do with them? The next time you’re cleaning out your fridge, make a delicious, hearty soup with your leftover groceries. Here are the steps to make a perfect soup with your leftovers every time, so no more food goes [...]
What would the holidays be without warm, spicy aromas coming from the kitchen? The holidays are the best time for cooking, baking, and making warm drinks, and it wouldn’t be the same without some key spices that we all know and love. Here are a few staple holiday herbs and spices and their health benefits— so you can stay healthy and enjoy this festive time. [...]
Few ingredients have the power to single-handedly transform a dish with their flavor. These are the ingredients you always want to have in your kitchen pantry, so you can quickly make a flavorful meal without wasting time and money on dozens of ingredients and spices. Here are some ingredients you need if you want an instant flavor boost. 1. Citrus Juice or Vinegar We often [...]
This last year has rejuvenated a love for our kitchens, which is evident with the viral sourdough craze and the necessity of cooking at home more during the stay-at-home orders we walked through together. However, as things are opening back up, the cooking fatigue has set in, and the last thing we feel like doing is cooking three meals a day. Here are some ways [...]
There's nothing like a warm, healthy breakfast on a chilly morning to help you start your day right. It's time to switch out those smoothies for something cozier this season. Here are some breakfast ideas for fall so that you can enjoy the fall flavors while still getting in a healthy breakfast that will fuel you until lunch. 1. Oatmeal Oatmeal is the easiest, quickest, [...]
Herbs and spices are what bring life and variety to your meals. With the correct seasoning, any food can taste delicious. You can bring different cuisines and flavors into your kitchen by simply having the right spices in your cupboard. Here are some herbs and spices that you should consider using and which foods to pair them with. 1. Cumin Cumin is a staple spice [...]
Salads seem to be everyone's go-to meal when they're trying to eat healthier. They're full of crunchy, colorful veggies, low in calories, and loaded with micronutrients. They're easy to toss together for lunch, whip up for a simple and quick dinner, and there are so many different variations that it's hard to get bored of salads. This makes salads a perfect go-to meal -- they're [...]
Have you ever heard of the Dirty Dozen? It’s the 12 kinds of produce that you absolutely MUST buy organic because they are most heavily sprayed with pesticides. Pesticides contribute to toxicity in the body, which means that we are more likely to suffer from allergies, a weakened immune system, and digestive problems, among other things. Many fruits and vegetables that have thin skins or [...]
Whether you have prediabetes, type 1 or 2, or simply want to be mindful about staying as healthy as possible, choosing the right foods can help you keep proper balance with your blood sugar. When you keep these levels on an even keel, you'll feel fuller for longer without going into blood sugar crash territory. A typical misconception is you need to avoid sugar to [...]
