Healthy Inspiration
11 Ways to Take Control of Your Health During a Pandemic
This pandemic is teaching us some very tough lessons. Are you in one of the following camps? You believe the virus is a real threat and you are terrified for your life and others. You believe the virus is real but not much of a health threat. You believe it is a threat to…
Read More5 Simple Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids
Do you struggle with snacking? Do you have a really hard time finding healthy snack ideas for kids? Are your go-to snacks something that comes in a package with a long list of ingredients? Are your kids in and out of the kitchen all day long looking for something to snack on? Do you wish…
Read More7 Simple Ways to Control Stress Eating
When you are stuck at home and there is a world wide pandemic, turning to food for stress relief is completely normal. But it’s not healthy. Stress eating and mindless eating are self-sabotaging behaviors. Here are some tips to help you control stress eating. What is Emotional vs Physical Hunger?First, you have to know the difference…
Read MoreHow to Relieve Stress with Walking
There’s nothing like a worldwide pandemic to induce unfathomable stress. Stress is the #1 enemy of your immune system. So, what’s a person to do? Stress is inevitable in this situation. Stress dismantles your immune system. You need your immune system to keep you healthy. “It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction…
Read More6 Ways to Increase Productivity When Working From Home
Maybe you’ve always worked from home, maybe it’s your new norm. Maybe you have kids unexpectedly at home, maybe you don’t. Maybe you’re homeschooling your kids while working a full-time job from home. Maybe you’re all of a sudden isolated in your home and you’re desperately missing social connection. Whatever the case may be, you…
Read MoreSeven Ways to Manage Stress in Difficult Times
And just like that, we went from being so busy to feeling so desolate and despondent. We’re used to being stressed by the busy-ness of life. Now we’re stressed for more important meaningful reasons. We are learning real quick how to manage stress in difficult times. How do you manage stress? Do you fight, flight…
Read MoreHearty Plant Based Minestrone Soup Recipe with Arugula
Hearty Plant-Based Minestrone Soup Recipe with Fresh Arugula This satisfying minestrone soup recipe features a classic combination of fresh herbs, vegetables, white beans, and pasta. Although this recipe is delicious as written, don’t be afraid to experiment a bit with the ingredients. This dish is a great way to use up any extra fresh…
Read MoreThree Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipes
The sweet aroma, the warm feeling, the delicious creamy taste of hot cocoa brings back so many childhood memories. Hot cocoa is an absolute must have after playing in snow. I grew up on Swiss Miss. It’s so easy and convenient to whip up a cup of hot cocoa with an instant cocoa like…
Read More5 Ways to Prioritize Your Goals
Do you ever feel like you’re spinning on the hampster wheel juggling too many goals? If so, welcome to the popular crowd. The good news is you have the power to create the solution. You can intentionally prioritize your goals so you can actually achieve them. When you have too many things going on, each…
Read More9 Plant Based Foods That Will Boost Your Mood
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full affiliate link disclosure here. How Food and Lifestyle Affect Your Mood One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. –Virginia Woolf The foods you eat have a huge impact on your mood. One of the many benefits of a clean,…
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