Healthy Foods

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” -Michael Pollan This is the advice most of us know to be true — that if we eat our veggies, and lots of them, we will be healthier… right? I always thought so, until I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid. I read a … Continue reading Are Cruciferous Vegetables Bad for Thyroid? ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian and High Performance Coach who has helped thousands of women permanently lose weight, eliminate the need for medication, lose stubborn belly fat, and reverse chronic illness. You may have seen her on Dr. Oz, The Today Show, or Fox News Live. She is also the bestselling author of Cavewomen … Continue reading 317: Tackling Insomnia, Anxiety, Weight, and Hormones Naturally With Esther Blum ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nettle is one of my favorite herbs. Also called “stinging nettle,” it is packed with nutrients and is even one of the ingredients in my homemade pregnancy tea. Stinging nettle benefits go far beyond pregnancy though. What Is Nettle? Nettle (Urtica dioica) is also known as stinging nettle, common nettle, and garden nettle. It is … Continue reading 8 Benefits of Stinging Nettle & How to Use It for Hair, Allergies, Prostate & More ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Let’s face it: everything tastes better with bacon! For example: Loaded cauliflower with bacon Crustless broccoli quiche with bacon Bacon chicken bites (a family favorite!) Bacon lime sweet potato salad Even chocolate-covered bacon! See what I mean? These bacon wrapped salmon patties are a fast recipe and an easy way to make canned salmon “gourmet.” The kids … Continue reading Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Patties ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hands down, the question I’m asked the most is how I “get it all done.” It’s true — with six kids, homeschooling, running several businesses, and prioritizing health, I have a lot on my plate. The truth is, there was a time not so long ago when I nearly dropped all of the plates I … Continue reading 316: 17 Practical Time-Saving Systems for Parents (& How I “Get It All Done”) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Exercise doesn’t have to only come in the form of a planned workout. It’s a great idea to build it into your everyday life in the form of family fun. But setting aside some time for a workout every day is also important. Having a fitness habit is the best way to reach fitness goals, but … Continue reading 8 Ways to Make Fitness a Habit ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J My guest today is Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and author of the best-selling book Stress Less. Emily really caught my attention when we were chatting at an event about meditation. Meditating has never been the easiest thing for me, but something she said that day stuck with me. She said we meditate not to get … Continue reading 315: Mindfulness for Moms With Ziva Meditation’s Emily Fletcher ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m a big fan of lotion bars since they’re portable and mess-free, but sometimes it’s nice to have regular lotion on hand too. I wanted to create something especially for men, so I came up with this men’s lotion recipe. This DIY men’s moisturizer isn’t overly greasy or complicated to make… and it features essential oils … Continue reading DIY Men’s Lotion Recipe With Essential Oils ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I used to love making potato soup, clam chowder, and other potato-based soups and stews. Now that we don’t eat white potatoes very often, I hadn’t made any of them in years. I found my old potato soup recipe when I was cleaning out my cabinets, and decided to try a sweet potato version instead. … Continue reading Loaded Sweet Potato Soup Recipe ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A look at the recipes on my blog shows that I consider meat to be an important part of a healthy diet. I realize this stance can be highly controversial given the poor diet, environment, and climate impact of commercial meat-raising practices. This is why I asked Anya Fernald — a leader in the high … Continue reading 314: Why We Need Meat (& So Does the Planet) With Anya Fernald ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How well would you rate your overall health — and how confident do you feel about your answer? Keeping a health diary might help give you a clearer view of how your lifestyle choices affect how you feel, and give your overall well-being a needed boost. I firmly believe that things like eating lots of … Continue reading How to Keep a Health Journal ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here today with Nick Ortner, the CEO of The Tapping Solution, a company with a mission to bring tapping to the mainstream. What is tapping, you ask? Think of it as modern psychology meets ancient Chinese accupressure, but self-administered in the comfort of your home. I use it during times of stress or when … Continue reading 313: The Tapping Solution to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Pain With Nick Ortner ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The quicker and easier breakfast is, the better. Eggs are our go-to breakfast since they’re an inexpensive and healthy protein source that can be cooked quickly. It doesn’t take long though until we get tired of the typical fried or scrambled approach. Shirred eggs are a new (and kind of fancy) spin on breakfast eggs. … Continue reading Creamy Shirred Eggs (Breakfast Favorite!) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dr. Lyla Blake-Gumbs is a board-certified family and functional medicine physician with 22 years of clinical training and experience. I met Dr. Lyla when she joined SteadyMD, which I’ve shared about before. I knew I wanted to ask Dr. Lyla to be on the podcast when I learned she is an expert in women’s hormone … Continue reading 312: Moving Through Menopause: What to Expect & How to Prepare With Dr. Lyla Blake-Gumbs ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In my recent podcast about my transformation and weight loss, I mentioned several health apps that were helpful in the process. I’m sharing more detail about each one below and how I used them as part of my strategy this past year. Like any aspect of health, I think that the apps that are most … Continue reading My Favorite Health Apps for Mind, Body and Hormones ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It’s so easy to get stuck in our own thoughts and insecurities, and so tough to break the cycle! Today’s episode is all about self-sabotage and how to remove mental roadblocks that are barriers to success or happiness. I am here with Erin Pheil, the founder of the MindFix Group, a program that has a … Continue reading 311: Getting Unstuck From Self-Sabotage With Erin Pheil of MindFix ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I mentioned the Vinegar of the Four Thieves when talking about natural bug spray alternatives, but this health tonic is so much more! This herbal tincture is easy to make and works for so many purposes (more on that below). We use it both internally for illness and externally for a natural insect repellant. The … Continue reading Vinegar of the Four Thieves Health Tonic Recipe ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J My family loves Indian food so I’m always looking for healthy Indian recipes to try at home. This mulligatawny soup recipe has become one of our favorites. It’s so simple to make, but packs a lot of flavor. What Is Indian Mulligatawny Soup? Mulligatawny soup is an Indian soup that became popular in England during British … Continue reading Indian Mulligatawny Soup (Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today on the podcast we’re talking all about regenerative agriculture, what it is, and how to apply it to a home garden. By using these principles that rebuild and nourish the soil, you can grow nutrient-dense food for your family inexpensively and without a lot of time and effort. Leah Webb has worked in nutrition … Continue reading 310: Can Our Soils Heal Us? How Regenerative Agriculture and Home Gardens Can Improve Our Health ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’ve always been an animal person. I begged for years to get my first dog, Holly, when I was five. We named her Holly because she was born right before Christmas and she was the best Christmas present ever! Holly passed away years ago, but now I get to watch my own children enjoy our … Continue reading Healthy Homemade Dog Treats ...