One of my favorite things about the spring and summer seasons is all the fresh fruits and vegetables we reap from our own garden, from the gardens of our friends, and from our local farmers’ markets and co-ops. We are usually lucky and have stores of fresh produce left by the end of the harvesting […]
Archives for April 2015
Is It Safe to Eat Seafood?
In the health, wellness, and nutrition world, there tends to be much debate about the benefits and dangers about incorporating seafood in a regular diet. While the benefits of the oils found in fish are indisputable, there is common concern about levels of mercury and radiation. This post seeks to answer these frequent common questions about […]
Metabolism Boosting Healthy Chocolate Chunks
Most mornings, I wake up to enjoy a nice cup of bulletproof coffee with a veggie-filled egg dish or breakfast burger full of protein. I believe the old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that this meal is what kicks off my day, both literally and figuratively. If I start […]
The Thyroid and Skin Connection
As our body’s largest organ, our skin can tell us a lot about our health from the inside out. If we use harmful beauty products, our skin will show for it. But if we use natural means like coconut oil and DIY face wash to nourish our skin, we will most likely be happy with […]
Why You Should Skip Caffeine Post-Workout
While the health benefits of coffee are still hotly debated, we enjoy waking up to a nice cup of bulletproof coffee to give us a boost of energy for the day. But for those of us who complete a kettlebell exercise or a hill sprint workout in the mornings, we may want to rethink rewarding ourselves […]