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.
💊 This vitamin, also known as beta-carotene or retinol, plays a super essential role in our vision, teeth and skin health. It acts as an antioxidant which can promote healthy immunity and reproduction. 🤓 #FunFact the reason it was given the letter 🅰️ is because it was the first official vitamin to be named (#neat - although …
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 …
I know, we’re all guilty of not drinking enough water (yupp, guilty as charged over here, too!) so here are a few of my tips & tricks on how to stay hydrated ALL. YEAR. ROUND. Aside from it being essential for survival (which I mean, I guess should be reason enough to drink it regularly), …
Fermented sodas are a fun and easy way to increase and add probiotics into your diet. In this post we will be using a fermented product called Water Kefir which is similar to Kombucha however it is a bit more of a simple process and has a bit of a different taste than Kombucha. I …
WHAT IS IT Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that involves swishing either sesame or coconut oil in your mouth for an extended period of time to assist with oral health. I know, most people are skeptics when they first hear about it! But this ancient practice spiked the interest of modern day scientists …
When they taste just like your Oma used to make... *DROOL* I know.. it’s nowhere NEAR time for the “C” word yet but save this recipe anyways to perfect over the next few months + really blow everyone away this holiday season! Honestly, I just had a hankering for some good ol’ fashioned cookies and …
B R E A K F A S T on-the-go 🍏 As a Holistic Nutritionist, of course I never recommend eating rushed, distracted or “on-the-go” - our poor bodies just can’t digest that way! As a HUMAN I recognize that sometimes, this just isn’t possible! And sometimes, we need something quick and easy to grab-and-go. …
"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 …
Anyone else have an abundance of zucchini they need to use up? Chopping, grating or slicing your zucchini and then freezing in a freezer sealed container is a great way to be able to enjoy it all year round! Or use up a some of it in this delicious breakfast (dessert??) recipe! And as always …
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FUN FACT 🌱 Did you know that juicing cucumber + celery together creates a complete protein?! 🥒 Yupp! These two veggies, when combined, have complimentary amino acid profiles to make a complete protein (whaaaa?!) #knowledgebomb 🤯 With the hotter days we’ve been having, my body has naturally been craving more fresh fruits, vegetables and liquids as opposed …
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