Healthy Foods

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’ve always been a huge advocate of getting my kids to play, especially outside during the summer. I feel like they are more well behaved, more tired at the end of the day, and overall happier when they get in lots of playing. But playtime has many other benefits too, and they’re backed by science!... Continue reading The Neuroscience of Play & Why Kids Need It ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As far as healthy dessert recipes go, this is an overall winner! I make these glazed donut holes are made with healthy ingredients, but the taste is very similar to old fashioned donut holes. They are a fun choice when you want something decadent and want it to be nutritious too. They’re perfect for a special birthday... Continue reading Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It’s well known that bee products like honey, royal jelly, and bee propolis have many health benefits. These honeybee products have a permanent spot in my kitchen as well as my home remedy cabinet. So, it’s not surprising that bee pollen is also an amazing health food and supplement. Bee Pollen: The Surprising Superfood Bee... Continue reading Science-Backed Bee Pollen Benefits for Allergies, Inflammation & More ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today on the podcast we’re going to talk about some ways to really, really drastically improve your sleep! Tara Youngblood has spent over 10,000 hours studying how and why we sleep, and how to do it better. Applying her analytical skills from her physics and engineering background, Tara’s passion is to shape the future of... Continue reading 270: You Don’t Need More Sleep, You Need Better Sleep With ChiliPad ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J While grains are a controversial food in modern society, their use in skincare is pretty much universally acceptable. In fact, grains have been used for ages to get radiant, glowing skin. Combine it with a little water, and you’ve got yourself a gentle and natural exfoliating scrub that will leave your skin shining. And it... Continue reading How to Make Gentle & Exfoliating Cleansing Grains for Face & Body ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Entree salads are one of my favorite things to serve for dinner. I can usually serve all the components of the meal in one dish with only a small amount of cooking. And the leftovers are fantastic for lunch the next day. Nicoise salad has a lot of elements that require preparation, but it’s such a... Continue reading Nicoise Salad ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here today with a friend of mine who has been here before and I know you’re going to love to hear from her again. Hannah Crum, aka “The Kombucha Mamma,” pioneered Kombucha Kamp, an education workshop everyone interested in fermented foods should take. It started in 2004 out of her Los Angeles kitchen. Now,... Continue reading 269: Kombucha Questions Answered: Alcohol, Candida, Pregnancy, and More With Kombucha Kamp ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J We all know that being outside is important for optimal health. Between the fresh air, exercise, vitamin D, and other benefits of the outdoors, just being outside as much as possible can have a positive impact on our health. So it’s not surprising that forest bathing would have similar effects. But this outdoor activity goes... Continue reading Why to Try Forest Bathing to Decrease Anxiety, Depression, and Inflammation ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Can you say you are blessed with stress? No? I’m not sure I could either, but my guest today makes it her motto! Tildet Varon is a talented speaker and inner mastery specialist. She teaches individuals and companies all over the world to achieve success and maximize their potential. Today, Tildet shares her personal story... Continue reading 268: Positive Parenting and Effective Family Communication With Tildet Varon ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Gelato is one food I would probably eat even if there wasn’t a way to make it healthy. When my husband and I first started dating, we traveled to Europe with some friends and he introduced me to gelato. It was love at first spoonful and I’m pretty sure that is about all I ate... Continue reading Easy Homemade Strawberry Gelato Recipe ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Basil has taken over my garden so I am in the process of preserving and storing it now. Fortunately, it can be used for so much more than just cooking! There are a few types of basil. The most popular are sweet basil, lemon basil, holy basil, and Thai basil. Though there are some differences, these... Continue reading Delicious (& Science-Backed) Benefits of Basil Leaf + Ways to Use It ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J If you breastfeed, you probably know that a blocked or clogged milk duct is a painful and frustrating challenge that many nursing mothers encounter. Clogged milk ducts seem to come out of nowhere and can present a real challenge for mama and baby! In order to prevent the clogged duct from turning into mastitis or... Continue reading How to Clear a Clogged Milk Duct ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J One of the things on my summer bucket list each year is to grill outside. It’s fun, delicious, and gives me a break from the hot kitchen! This grilled citrus chicken recipe is a great addition to the grilling repertoire. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor that the whole family loves. Why Sweet and Savory?... Continue reading Sweet and Savory Citrus Grilled Chicken ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hunter Cook of Hunter Fitness became a close friend when I visited Finland this year with Four Sigmatic. Ever since, I have been implementing his systems and at this point I am totally sold on his approach to mobility training and overall physical health. Today we’re covering all things joint health — how they function,... Continue reading 267: Solving Joint Pain & Why Sports Aren’t Good for Kids With Hunter Fitness ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I really like to make my own condiments and spices whenever possible, so when I wanted to try chipotle mayo in my fish tacos, making my own was a no-brainer! Homemade Chipotle Mayo I’ve been making my own mayonnaise for years now. I like being able to use healthy oils such as coconut or olive oil and I... Continue reading Healthy Homemade Chipotle Mayo ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As we age, we can look back on how we’ve navigated love, career, and family and feel pretty accomplished… as we should! Yet as we get into our fifth decade (or sometimes earlier), another challenge awaits. Menopause. And all that comes with it! I’m always looking for ways to prepare for that stage of life when... Continue reading Natural Remedies for Menopause: How to Reduce Hot Flashes & Other Menopause Symptoms ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I write a lot about the benefits of the sun and how it is important for vitamin D production, hormone balance, getting enough blue light and many other functions in the body. That doesn’t mean I take sun damage, sunburn, or skin cancer lightly. Far from it! Sunburn can be very harmful and should absolutely... Continue reading Natural Sunburn Remedies for Healthy Skin ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jennifer Fugo is a clinical nutritionist empowering women who have been failed by conventional medicine and are trying to beat chronic skin and unending gut challenges. And she’s well equipped to do it. Jennifer has a master’s degree in human nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a certified nutrition specialist. Her work has been... Continue reading 266: Decoding Skin Health, Eczema, Acne, and More With Jennifer Fugo ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I love my herb and spice cabinet because it allows me to whip up a tasty meal any time. I buy some of the herbs, especially if they are dried and I need them in bulk, but we all know fresh herbs cost a pretty penny at the store! Good news: it’s incredibly easy to start... Continue reading Guide to Growing Herbs for Cooking, Remedies, and More ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Who doesn’t love a glass of sangria in the summertime?! Fruity, colorful, and with a touch of sweetness (if you use this recipe anyway), it’s the perfect summer drink. The classic version calls for sugar and is on the sweeter side, so I wanted to find a way to make my own that was only... Continue reading How to Make Perfect Summer Sangria (Low Sugar Recipe) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today we get to dive into some really fascinating topics because I am here with Dr. Shawn Tassone, hormone guru. Dr. Shawn is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Integrative medicine. He holds a medical degree in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. In his 20 years of... Continue reading 265: With Hormones, Normal Isn’t Always Normal With Dr. Shawn Tassone ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Years ago, I shared my homemade sunscreen recipe and explained why I avoid most conventional sunscreens. Recently, reports from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and Consumer Reports have warned consumers against using many types of conventional sunscreens, especially on children. Some places have even gone as far as banning chemicals in certain formulations. The Dark... Continue reading Sunscreen Safety: SPF, UVA, UVB, Oxybenzone & Vitamin D ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ah, summer. Sunny days, grilling out, and fireflies at dusk. Longer days and summer vacations also mean more downtime, play time, and hopefully more family time! A while back we started the tradition of creating an annual summer bucket list. Even if we don’t do them all (the list is getting long), this summertime family tradition is a... Continue reading 2019 Summer Bucket List: Fun and Frugal Summer Activities ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J One simple change in the kitchen can make a big difference in reducing waste and saving money: switching to entirely to cloth instead of paper. This is one easy change that I resisted for a long time but wish I had made the switch much earlier. I think the idea of removing paper products in... Continue reading Save Money in the Kitchen With Cloth ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today’s episode is going to be so fascinating and a little unusual! I am here with Opher Brayer, a world-famous talent coach and the creator of something called Games of Genius. Opher coaches the best and brightest in Silicon Valley and he has taught innovation at many leading companies, including IBM and Disney Imagineering. Opher saw... Continue reading 264: Creating Exceptional Children & Polymaths Using Games of Genius With Opher Brayer ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In the book Zero to One, Peter Thiel asks readers to consider what views/truths they believe that very few people agree with them on. For me, one such personal belief is that most sunscreen is not helpful in avoiding skin cancer and may actually increase the chances of it! This is one of the reasons... Continue reading Natural Homemade Sunscreen Recipe ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J On vacation one year, we ate at a great seafood restaurant that had fish tacos on the menu. At that point I’d never had fish tacos and they sounded intriguing! At the time I was grain-free for my thyroid condition (and still do very limited grains), so I asked if they could convert it into a... Continue reading Fresh & Simple Fish Taco Salad ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here today with a really special woman I can’t wait to share with you. Sheri Salata is a producer, podcast co-host, and the author of an amazing new memoir, The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence, and Transformation. Sheri shares lessons learned over her 20-year career with Oprah Winfrey, where she served as the executive producer... Continue reading 263: The Beautiful No & Other Life Lessons With Sheri Salata ...