Hi everyone! Welcome back to the blog after a brief hiatus I am so glad to be back to working on a regular posting schedule with...

If you've been around for a while you know I love talking about fiber. Here are just a few ways you can increase your fiber intake for a...

Spending 2 hours in nature each week helps boost good health and a sense of wellbeing! A recent research study found that spending time...

Vitamin D aka 'the sunshine vitamin' can be hard to find in foods but luckily we can make it ourselves with a bit of sun. The key here is...

Research shows that routines are important for setting the tone of a day and helping us achieve our goals. I know from personal...

The gut microbiome is the name for a collection of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, etc) that live in your large intestine (your gut)....

I’m not usually one for new year’s resolutions but with smarter ways to set goals and create habits a new year’s goal might just stick...

Believe it or not, the holiday season is one of the most stressful times of the year for people. You may be feeling that stress now as...

While this term wraps up over here I am making sure I have all the ingredients for easy meals that are still nutritious and delicious....

Mindfulness as a practice has had a spotlight in the wellness industry for a while now but what exactly is it as a concept? Mindfulness...

There are lots of habits that people practice as part of their wellness routines but just because it works for someone else doesn’t mean...

Lipids aka fats have been given a bad reputation but believe it or not, all of your cell membranes and a portion of your hormones are...

Gut health is a fun new buzz word in the health and wellness community but why is it so big right now and why does it even matter? Gut...

I don't know about all of you, but here in SLO the weather is starting to cool down at night and I thought it was only right to start...

In the US it is estimated that 30-40 percent of the total food supply is wasted (USDA). This is food that could have gone to good use and...

I’ve been craving warm, spiced, fiber-filled foods in the evenings this week and this Red Lentil Dal hits the spot every time! My...

Coffee is packed full of antioxidants that can help combat free radicals in the body. Free radicals can come from pollution, uv (sun)...

Dietary fiber is an important part of a well-balanced diet but many of us (honestly most people) don’t get quite enough. It may not seem...

Mindful eating is a great way to sloe down, appreciate yourself and your food, and return to the practice of intuitive eating we...

Houseplants as decoration is a huge trend right now and getting out in nature has always been 'in' but does all the greenery actually...