σωφροσύνη (n.) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self, and resulting in true happiness.
"I REALLY REGRET HAVING MEAL PREPPED FOOD IN THE FRIDGE" - SAID NO ONE EVER RAISE YOUR HAND IF... YOU LOVE FOOD BUT DON’T WANT TO MAKE IT THREE TIMES A DAY... EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. YOU’RE NOT REALLY A FAN OF GROCERY SHOPPING - LIKE AT ALL YOU WANT TO EAT HEALTHIER, BUT STILL HAVE …
Acne for me has been a personal struggle (and embarrassment) for as long as I can remember. Even at 28, I still experience the odd the blemish, but it no longer holds the power over me like it once did. Working through my health struggles, I found that acne was a complicated one. I didn't …
Tis' the season to MEAL PREP! I've been meal prepping up a storm lately so every flavour of grab-and-go-bites has been essential! These guys I focused on filling with lots of sweet, superfood goodness for the hungry morning people who could use a quick pick-me-up. Aside from them being nutrient-dense (as always) they also help with: …
Looking for a fun and new milk alternative? My go-to is usually Hemp Mylk but now that it is NUT season here on Vancouver Island, I figured I would share a few of my other favourites... like hazelnut, because they are arguably my favourite nut and we even have a local grower here on the …
Let’s talk alcohol. Believe me, I like a nice glass of Chianti just as much as the next white girl! But how much is too much before damage begins to occur 🤔 With the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to get swept away in the holiday festivities. Enjoy yourself this season but yes, sadly there is such …
Quick and easy bevy to impress anyone- as a mocktail or a cocktail! If you know me, you know I've always loved creating cocktails. I've never been one to drink "just because" or "to get drunk" - it was always about the experience and social aspect for me so I loved to sip and create …
WHAT ARE THEY From the words of Wikipedia... "Root vegetables are underground plant parts eaten by humans as food. Although botany distinguishes true roots (such as taproots and tuberous roots) from non-roots (such as bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers, although some contain both hypocotyl and taproot tissue), the term "root vegetable" is applied to all these types in agricultural and culinary usage.[1] Root vegetables are generally storage organs, enlarged to store …
As we transition from the sunny summer days to the cozy fall evenings, this #vitamin is always a hot topic- ESPECIALLY these days with so much immunity talk going around! With the changing seasons, this time of year can be really hard for some people - especially those that experience seasonal depression, struggle with low …
Boost your immunity with this nourishing tea.
What's one thing that everyone needs but usually doesn't take? Water. I'm just as guilty as you are, too! How is it that a couple cups of coffee goes down sooo smooth but a few cups of water - can be a challenge some days! Today I'm not here to tell how to drink more …
SWELL - SOPHROSYNE WELLNESS 