Ready to get slicing? We’ve put together 30 of our favorite healthy recipes to make good use of your slicer. Don’t have a Mandoline Slicer yet? Click here. Bring more veggie variety and superfoods into your cooking, cut carbs, explore healthy alternatives from chips to dessert AND easily prepare delish dishes for the whole family that look […]
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A Reservation-Free Valentine’s Day Dinner
You’ve probably heard it: the way to men’s hearts is through the stomach. (This applies to most girls I know, too.) And nothing says I love you like a home-cooked meal, especially if it’s healthy and delicious. Whether it’s a Valentine’s Day dinner just for you, or two of you, the whole family or the […]
Steak with Red Wine Peppercorn Sauce
Aside from an apple a day or a glass of red wine with dinner, a few dashes of freshly ground black pepper may be one of the easiest, most economical tips to keep the doctor away! Better yet, the New York Times suggests cooking with red wine still retains all the anti-inflammatory properties that make it a […]
Review: MintPear Beauty
Recently I wrote about how to get and maintain clearer skin naturally. I mentioned that I would soon be sharing a couple of my favorite beauty basics. I’ve been doing a bit of research on make-up brushes and recently, I discovered MintPear Beauty and I just love them for my make-up regimen. For application, I […]
Are Your Shoes Destroying Your Feet?
Women, listen up! If you wear high heels or narrow-toed shoes, you may be years or even months away from legitimate foot pain or toe pain. Perhaps, like me, you are already experiencing some of it. The good news is that what I’ve learned can help. Let’s talk about bunions. I know, I know. “Not […]
5 Tips to Healthier, Clearer Skin
I haven’t often talked about skin, make-up or beauty products on this blog but I think it’s time I start. Many of us are very conscious of what goes in our bodies. But what about what goes on them? Toxins and impurities can find their way inside our bodies from skin contact as well, which […]
Wheatgrass Powder: What to Know Before Buying & What We Use
Taking organic wheatgrass powder is one sure fire way to amp up your health routine quickly and easily. My husband and I love to toss some into our morning shake, sprinkle some onto our salads or even take a scoop with water for a quick health boost. I love wheatgrass powder because it is the […]
Caught Cheating? 5 Foolproof Ways to Get Your Diet Back on Track
“Diet” was once just a noun referring to what we regularly eat. Though we’re not entirely sure when it became a verb, a booming industry has grown up around health and weight loss diets, low carb, gluten free, paleo, vegan – the list goes on. If you’re looking for ways to get and stay healthy, […]
Are You Well Hydrated? 5 Tips to Tell
A true fact that may surprise you is that 75% of Americans may suffer from dehydration. With the surplus of soda and coffee as a placeholder for actual hydrating beverages, it’s no wonder! But with new infused water recipes like this Watermelon Cucumber Mint Water and others from around the web, it’s getting easier and more […]
The Benefits of Himalayan Salt over Table Salt
According to Dr. Mercola, Himalayan crystal salt contains all of the 84 elements found in the human body, boasting a myriad of health benefits over conventional table salt and should therefore be the prime choice in salt for your daily diet. Freshly ground pepper has long been a culinary practice in restaurants and kitchens, but freshly ground salt is new to […]