Do I have to buy organic to be healthy? I get this question a lot and it came up several times in the survey responses so I figured this was a topic well worth discussing. Out of the gate, I want to put your mind at ease.Fear is more debilitating to your body than eating any food, conventional or organic. So YES, you can eat an immensely nourishing diet with out purchasing organic foods. Continue reading “{Thrive} Do I Need To Buy Organic?”
I’ve always found it to be strange that there are certain foods we only eat on Thanksgiving. It’s as if we are not allowed to enjoy them at other times throughout the year? What’s with that? A great example is fresh cranberries and I have a small but mighty love for them. That’s why I am determined to incorporate them into meals as long as I can get my hands on them. A one-pot meal that is easy to make any night of the week, Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cranberries and Apples spotlights this wonderful ingredient. Continue reading “{Nourish} Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cranberries and Apple”
Journal This: How Can You Bring Gratitude to the Things That Feel Hard?
Twice today, I was in discussion about gratitude but we weren’t talking about sunshine or flowers or a roof over our head. We were bringing gratitude to the moments in our lives that have brought us to our knees because these are the moments that have cleared the path to truly show us the way. Continue reading “{Breathe} How to Find Gratitude in the Things That Feel Hard”
In our house we say the word FAIL means “First Attempt In Learning”. This offers us the change to change our perspective and take a word that feels ick and make it more positive. Can you change your perspective on failure to take away its power? Continue reading “{Breathe} Mindful Monday: First Attempt At Learning”
In the land of superfood trends, medicinal mushrooms are quite the rage. If you’re curious to learn a bit more before you spend a pretty penny testing them out, this is the post for you. I too was curious as these fungi lore you in with lofty health claims and a lofty price tag to boot. So, I’ll share some facts and you can decide for yourself. That being said, ‘ll leave you with this as you start to read…there is no one (or ten) super foods that can heal you. Our health is holistic – a balanced plate, balanced mind and balanced life will serve you best. Continue reading “{Nourish} The Dish on Medicinal Mushrooms”
It pains me when I have to throw out produce that is past it’s prime and I find that this tends to happen more this time of year when local produce is more abundant. In an attempt to decrease my food waste, I have devised a few tips and tricks to help me use up what’s in the fridge and I sure you have some tips of your own, so please share!
Continue reading “{Nourish} 5 Ways To Prolong The Shelf Life of Your Produce”