Healthy Foods

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It’s troubling to read that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will face an invasive breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Thankfully with better research and screening, survival rates have improved over the last decade at least in women over 50 (according to BreastCancer.org). Still, there is much more work ahead to improve the odds. … Continue reading 7 Natural Ways to Boost Breast Health ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J When you’re trying to eat a healthier diet, variety is key. One of my favorite ways to serve a wide range of colorful fruits and veggies (and healthy proteins) is in a salad! Now that the garden is back in action, we’ve brought back a fun and easy way to keep the fresh food flowing: a … Continue reading How to Make a Mason Jar Salad Bar (That Lasts All Week!) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today we’re about to get an amazing education in neurotransmitters, those very important chemical messengers in our brains. Balancing neurotransmitters through natural methods is an important part of Dr. Ann-Marie Barter’s work in her practice in Colorado. Dr. Ann uses a combination of functional blood chemistry analysis, nutrition, applied kinesiology, and other natural remedies with … Continue reading 343: How to Balance Neurotransmitters Naturally With Dr. Ann-Marie Barter ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Newsflash to no one… I really like coffee! While I may have evolved from vanilla lattes to mushroom coffee over the years, our coffee bar has always been one of the most popular spots in the house. I’ve made a hobby of coming up with delicious coffee drink recipes at home, so when I started … Continue reading Superfood Dalgona Coffee Recipe ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Just when you think we’ve touched on every health topic possible, something new and exciting comes up! I’m here with Steven Wright, a medical engineer, Kalish Functional Institute graduate, and expert in an emerging area of gut health: enzymes! It turns out they don’t just help with digestion but also with a whole list of … Continue reading 342: How to Use Enzymes to Help Digestion and Autoimmune Issues With Steve Wright ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Do you struggle with digestive issues? Many of us deal with gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, leaky gut, or other digestive disorders. While there are plenty of over-the-counter options to help boost stomach acid or otherwise soothe the discomfort of digestive problems, there are plenty of natural solutions you can try, too. … Continue reading 7 Easy Ways to Improve Digestion ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m coming to you solo today to answer your most frequently asked questions, and you asked some great ones! I’ll be giving a long-awaited update on how (and why) we homeschool, whether our food rules still apply as our kids get older, what I’d do differently as a parent if I could do it all again … Continue reading 341: Q&A With Katie: Motivation, Magnesium, Homeschooling & Parenting Teens ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I really enjoy the challenge of trying to use every last bit of something. There are so many wonderful things you can make from things most people throw away. Like making nutrient-dense bone broth from a leftover roasted chicken, or repurposing scarves or brown paper grocery bags to make an eco-friendly gift wrap. These things … Continue reading 16 Things to Do With Used Coffee Grounds ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Most nights, I cook one of the easy one-pan meals in my Wellness Mama Cookbook (grab a copy here) because those are our family favorites and I know they are fast, easy, and delicious. With over 200 recipes to choose from, we hardly ever get in the dinnertime rut of using the same meals over … Continue reading Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe (Savory + Sweet) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today’s episode is a special one for me, because I am here with my oldest son, Anthony, to talk about a project he has worked really hard on the past couple of years: a cookbook by kids and for kids called Chef Junior, scheduled to release May 19th! We also answer many of the questions … Continue reading 340: My Son Talks Entrepreneurship, Homeschooling, Sustainability, and His Cookbook Chef Junior ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It’s hard to narrow this list down to just 10 toxic personal care ingredients since unfortunately there are SO many. Even products that claim to be “paraben-free,” “clean,” or “all-natural” often hide toxins in their ingredients list. Ironically, sometimes these hidden ingredients are toxic chemicals that are some of the worst offenders! Over a number … Continue reading 10 Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J When you think about how to shrink pores naturally, images of face masks and scrubs may come to mind. With so many remedies out there, it’s hard to know what’s actually effective, and what’s hype. Firstly, we need to look at what causes enlarged pores so we can get to the root cause and have … Continue reading Natural Ways to Shrink Pores ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The last two years have been a journey for me as I worked through a past trauma to get to a new point of inner healing. The result? I feel happier in my skin and even enjoyed a dramatic 80-pound weight loss as everything else came into balance. One of the heroes I looked up … Continue reading 339: Healing Trauma, Releasing Shame, Finding Joy, & Becoming a Super Attractor With Gabrielle Bernstein ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m a huge fan of deviled eggs. They’re one of the few modern snack foods that can easily be made healthy! Deviled eggs are perfect for family get-togethers, picnics, and backyard parties since almost everybody loves them. They’re also really easy to throw together. I wanted to try something a little different from the same old … Continue reading Japanese-Style Deviled Eggs ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J My guest Ryan Lee is a dad of 4 and a super inspiring figure in the health and business world. He created REWIND, a delicious plant-based bar that is one of my go-to healthy snacks. He’s here today to not only talk about that, but about everything from time management to parenting to strategies for … Continue reading 338: From Autoimmune Disease to Thriving Health With Ryan Lee ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J “Beans, beans, good for your heart…” You probably remember that little chant that was popular among second graders, at least at my elementary school. It lightheartedly reminds us of the cardiovascular benefits of eating legumes… among other things! Turns out that there may be some truth in the old nursery rhyme. While it’s true that … Continue reading Spill the Beans: Are They Healthy Or Not? ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Does getting what we want make us happy? Or is making our own happiness help us get what we want? That’s just one of the many questions Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology at Yale University, is here to talk about today. After observing a disturbing level of unhappiness and anxiety among her college students, … Continue reading 337: Science-Backed Strategies for Happiness Even During Stressful Times (With Yale Professor Dr. Laurie Santos of The Happiness Lab) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J What would happen if one day 80% of flowering plants disappeared? If bees and pollinators die out, that’s exactly what would happen. Bee-friendly garden plants are a simple way to save the honey bees and make the world a better (and more beautiful) place. Why Are Bees So Important? In recent years there’s been more awareness … Continue reading Bee-Friendly Plants for Your Yard or Garden ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Every once in awhile, there is a food that we really miss from our pre-real food lifestyle. Like the kids’ desire for waffles. Or my love of Chinese food. I’m not willing to throw healthy eating out the window just for the sake of a craving though, so I usually come up with a healthy alternative that … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Grain and Gluten Free) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fresh produce you can grow on your kitchen counter in a matter of days? Yes please! Doug Evans learned everything you could ever want to know about sprouting by learning to live off the food grid on his desert property in California. He learned so much he wrote The Sprout Book to share the benefits of … Continue reading 336: How to Grow Sprouts in Your Kitchen for Nutritious and Inexpensive Food With Doug Evans ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In the food world, the label “natural” is unregulated and can appear on products that contain traces of pesticides, antibiotics, or other additives. For a long time, I assumed the same was the case with wine and that for the most part, all wine was “natural.” Right? Turns out I was more than just a … Continue reading Why Natural Wines Go Beyond Biodynamic & Organic Wine ...