From delicious, fancy dinners to spending quality time with loved ones, there’s nothing better than this time of year. However, it all seems to pass by so quickly, and before we know it, we’re back to work and feeling just as burnt out as before. This year, let’s slow down the pace. Here are some practical tips for slowing down and enjoying the holiday season. [...]
Gratitude fuels happiness. If we can be grateful, we can see the joy in life, even if it's just the little things. Practicing gratitude not only improves our spiritual and mental well-being but also improves our overall health. Here are some health benefits of gratitude and tips on how to practice it daily. 1. Gratitude Improves Sleep Practicing gratitude daily can help improve the quality [...]
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 [...]
These days, there’s a kitchen tool for everything— from avocado slicers to electric can openers. The list of kitchen tools you can buy is exhaustive, and you might be wondering if you need half of these things. We’ve gathered a list of kitchen tools that absolutely everyone should have in their kitchen, so you won’t be left wondering what’s worth it and what’s not. 1. [...]
Let’s face it— habits are hard to create. Before they can become ingrained in our routines, they require motivation, dedication, time, and effort. It’s not easy to stick to something new, but there is a method that works better than most efforts. Here are some tips on creating a habit and how to use habit stacking to achieve your goals. What is Habit Stacking? Whether [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Your metabolism includes all the bodily processes that convert food into energy that fuels your body. The rate at which these processes occur depends on many factors, from genetics to diet. Although you can't control all of these factors, there are many things that you can do to support your metabolism and boost your metabolic rate. Here are some daily habits that you can implement [...]
Preparation is key to eating well and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. When it comes to healthy eating, having a stocked pantry is essential to keeping you on track. It will keep you motivated to eat healthily, save you many last-minute grocery runs, and will ensure that you always have the staples for a healthy meal readily available. Here are some of the best healthy items [...]
We know that salads and leafy greens are beneficial for us, but which ones are the best? Not all leafy greens are equal when it comes to nutritional content, and I'm going to break down a few and dive deeper into which ones pack the biggest punch. Here are the top leafy greens to incorporate into your diet and how to prepare them. Why are [...]
