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Ways to Spring Clean Your Morning Routine

With spring in the air you may be thinking about doing some cleaning, whether it’s packing away the winter clothes from your overfilled closet, doing a deep scrub of the house, or feeling some Feng Shui to fill your home with some springtime energy. In the rush to spring clean everything you may have forgotten yourself! Take some time to revamp your… 

Habits to Build a Healthy Relationship with Food

Many people have a complicated relationship with food. Some might characterize how they feel as a love-hate issue: they love eating but feel anxious, guilty, or even ashamed after indulging in something sweet or eating fried foods. Because food can evoke so many different emotions, it’s important for people to understand their relationship with food. Here are some signs a… 

Three Non-alcoholic St. Patty’s Day Drinks

St. Patrick’s Day commemorates the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. The holiday is celebrated all over the world and is known for its festive green attire, parades and drinking. According to WalletHub, St. Patrick’s Day ranks third among the most popular drinking days. Moreover, spirit sales increase on St. Patrick’s Day by 153% compared to an average day. For… 

Two Easy and Kid-friendly Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for kids. Children who eat a healthy breakfast are more likely to have better concentration, memory and mood throughout the day, and are less likely to snack on foods low in nutrients. It’s important to provide them with nutrient-dense options that are both delicious and easy to make. Here are two… 

Disordered Eating vs. Feeding and Eating Disorders: Signs to Watch For

Rates of feeding and eating disorders – especially among teenagers – skyrocketed during the pandemic. Calls to help lines nearly doubled. With routines disrupted and increased isolation, many individuals turned to social media and emotional eating to fill the void. Additionally, many people delayed annual physicals and other preventive health care visits. The uncertainties of 2020 built a perfect storm for eating disorders. … 

Black Bean Burgers

The health benefits of a plant-based diet have been proven by research – but what do you do if you can’t imagine going without some of your favorite foods, like burgers? Fortunately, there are delicious meatless versions, like a black bean burger. Beans are a great source of protein, fiber, iron, calcium and a slew of other nutrients. A cup… 

Cooking as a ‘Love Language’: Healthy Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

Everyone communicates and receives love differently. In Gary Chapman’s book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts, he suggests five different styles of expressing love. These styles include words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. According to YouGovAmerica, quality time is the love language preferred by most people. If this love language resonates with you,… 

6 Health and Food Trends to Watch in 2023

With the new year comes an increased emphasis on “wellness” as people make their New Year’s resolutions – including better health, better fitness, and better nutrition. Too often, however, these resolutions can lead to unhealthy habits or choices when in pursuit of a goal.  It’s important to understand that the wellness market is an industry with many players and is…