I’ve been curious about the impact of food and nutrition on depression and mental health for over a decade now. I’ve shared before that I started to see big improvements in my own mental health once I increased my awareness of what I was eating. All of that started when I hired a health coach way … [Read more...] about Foods to Help Depression
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My Personal Ingredients for Happiness (Part 2)
(Read my intro and Part 1 here!) Yoga. I started my regular yoga practice in 2008 and got pretty serious about it when I was dating my then-boyfriend/now hubs in 2010 (cause he was already a yogi), but to be honest, I had a love/hate relationship with it for most of those early years. I used it … [Read more...] about My Personal Ingredients for Happiness (Part 2)
Spring Cleaning Tips (for Home, Body, + Spirit)
I've gotta admit: I don't freak out too much when it comes to spring cleaning. I actually get a kick out of it. For me, there's something very simple, rewarding, and necessary about cleaning. I realized this early on, as I find it very difficult to be productive amidst too much clutter and mess. … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Tips (for Home, Body, + Spirit)
On-the-go Trail Mix
Trail mixes can really be a personal preference, but this is one of my favorite concoctions. (I use raw nuts and seeds that have been soaked for at least 1-3 hours and then dehydrated or dried. This deactivates the enzyme inhibitor so you get all that raw nutrition. I also think they taste better! … [Read more...] about On-the-go Trail Mix
Dip, Baby, Dip
Here are some of my most favorite dips (besides guacamole, which will deserve its own post). These are also great for on-the-go! I take a tiny Pyrex container with me for a snack, or you can take a larger portion in the cooler on road trips. Dip with veggies, rice or almond crackers, or blue corn … [Read more...] about Dip, Baby, Dip
Roasted Spiced Chickpeas
This is a great snack to make in bulk and eat on the go as you please! … [Read more...] about Roasted Spiced Chickpeas
Kale Chips
Kale chips are one of my favorite snacks! If you've ever purchased a bag of kale chips in the store, you know that they can be pretty pricey, too. They are really easy to make, so here are some flavor ideas. You'll need one bunch of kale for each idea. I put mine in the dehydrator overnight (at … [Read more...] about Kale Chips