Posts by Shellie Lynn
9 Metabolism Boosting Smoothie Ingredients
Smoothies can be high in sugar, so you will want to find some metabolism boosting ingredients to add for extra nutrients and to support digestion. Finding the best ingredients to add to your smoothies will be a matter of trial and error. You’ll have to mix the various ingredients until you’ve mastered the perfect…
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 MoreTop 8 Foods That Help to Relieve Stress
When you’re feeling stressed and anxious, what do you do? Do you mindlessly snack on chips or popcorn? Do you blink your eyes and a whole pint of ice cream has mysteriously vanished? Do you start with a small glass of wine that quickly turns into 1/2 a bottle of wine? If you said yes…
Read MoreStrawberry Chia Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Smoothie bowls are a simple, fun and delicious way to pack a ton of nutrition into one meal. When you see gorgeous pictures of smoothie bowls on Instagram and Pinterest, you might be intimidated to give them a try. Don’t be silly, give them a try! They are basically a smoothie with a thicker texture…
Read MoreTop 6 Mood Boosting Essential Oils to Lift Your Spirits
Aromatherapy is not a new fad. It has been used for mind and body disorders for centuries. The simplified explanation is that specific aromas can work to reduce inflammation and other symptoms associated with physical and mental health issues. Diffusing essential oils in your home, office, or even your vehicle can help maintain a certain…
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 MoreHow Black Pepper Can Help During Flu Season
In the height of cold and flu season and other scary viruses on the horizon, you need to be prepared with an army of natural remedies and immune enhancers. Did you know one of them is right there in your kitchen cabinet and you probably use it every single day? Salt’s best friend, black pepper,…
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