Homemade potpourri is a great way to scent your home and make it look pretty for the holidays — without using all of those chemical and synthetic fragrances. It’s easy to conjure all of those warm, nostalgic scents that make… Continue Reading
This fall essential oil blend is a great way to naturally scent your home for the season. When autumn arrives in the midwest, it conjures up all kinds of warm and toasty feelings for those of us who appreciate the… Continue Reading
Six delicious, nutrient-rich foods that will satisfy you after a hard workout and deliver the vital ingredients your body needs to recover quickly, build muscle, and feel great. What is a Vegetarian Workout Recovery Meal? Note: Be sure you’re following… Continue Reading
Americans spent an estimated $36.5 billion on skincare in 2020 — with $11.6 billion of that spent on anti-aging products. But, as Steve Martin says, it’s not the size (or age) of the nose that matters, it’s what’s inside that… Continue Reading
I don’t know of anything more delicious than baked zucchini fries for a special appetizer or party snack. They’re crispy, they’re tender, and they’re a healthy alternative to the fried version. I was first introduced to zucchini fries at Maggiano’s… Continue Reading
Bananas. Garlic. Green leafy salads. Beets. By including foods like these in your diet — easily found in your local grocery store — you can begin to lower blood pressure naturally. Along with getting more exercise, a healthier diet is… Continue Reading
This chocolate blueberry smoothie recipe is a delicious feel-good pick-me-up. The simple recipe combines cashew milk, frozen blueberries and yogurt with a touch of cocoa powder and a few drops of Stevia. If you’d like an extra boost, you could… Continue Reading
This rich and creamy, low-glycemic Cashew Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is every bit as indulgent as a box of Valentine’s Day chocolates. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and with it, those tempting heart-shaped boxes filled with sweet and gooey chocolates. I… Continue Reading
File this delicious, simple slow-cooker pot roast under comfort food — comfortable to prepare, no matter your skills or patience. Simple and easy doesn’t mean tasteless. I have a few tricks to help build flavor, whether you use a slow… Continue Reading
Vitamin D, known as the sunshine vitamin, is an organic compound that the human body primarily needs to maintain proper bone health and nervous system function. Your body can naturally make it on its own, but depending on where you… Continue Reading