Although diet, sleep and lifestyle make a big difference when it comes to keeping your immune system healthy, essential oils can be a huge support! Find out here which essential oils are the best for keeping your immune system strong. use essential oils for diy cleaning and beauty, hormonal support, detoxing, skin care, overall health … Continue reading Essential Oils for Immunity
Source: Bon Appetit; Jan 2015 Avocado toast lovers, why not expand your palate and try this savory breakfast alternative with lots of fresh, local, seasonal ingredients instead? Ingredients Wild mushrooms Garlic Olive oil Kale Fresno chile White wine vinegar Salt and pepper Ricotta Country-style bread Directions Cook wild mushrooms and sliced garlic in olive oil, … Continue reading Ricotta, Kale, and Mushroom Toast
Source: Pinchofyum.com This nutritional powerhouse is packed with carrots, curry hummus, red cabbage and dark leafy greens for color, crunch and general yumminess. And then, you know, dip it in some amazing peanut sauce. Detox Rainbow Roll-Ups – with curry hummus and veggies in a collard leaf, dunked in peanut sauce! Most beautiful healthy desk … Continue reading Detox Rainbow Roll-ups with Peanut Sauce
By Aparna Mele It’s back to school time (well, sort of) and whether your children are headed back to the school campus, signing up for a virtual school year, or doing some blend of both, packing school lunches remains high on a parent’s TO DO list this season. While convenient to just toss a mess … Continue reading Eco-Friendly Sustainable School Lunch
Recipe by Donna Hay, food stylist, author, and magazine editor Ingredients: *Makes 16 1 x 400-g (14-oz.) can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup (120 g/4¼ oz.) frozen peas, slightly thawed 2 tablespoons white chia seeds 1 cup (90 g/3 oz.) finely chopped broccoli 2 cups (70 g/2½ oz.) … Continue reading Oven-Baked Super-Green Falafel
By Aparna Mele, MD Not just a trendy mental game, mindful eating is a sort of meditation in motion being actively studied for its far-reaching health benefits. This kind of practice, like other mindfulness techniques, emphasizes judgment-free awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and sensory experiences to help you focus on the meal you are eating, … Continue reading Put Your Mind on Your Eating and Your Eating On Your Mind
Tips about starting teens with a checking account, debit, and credit cards. By Erica Wennell, My Gut Instinct Board and Sun Federal Credit Union When teenagers leave home, they’re bombarded with credit card and other loan offers. If they’ve already learned to use financial services responsibly, with their parents’ help, they’re less likely to get … Continue reading Teach Teenagers to Handle Money
By Aparna Mele These most challenging times have made the issue of mental health more important than ever. The stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic have been difficult enough, and now the social distancing requirements have led to profound changes in our daily routines. All of us are faced with daily uncertainty about how long this … Continue reading Mental Wellness During Challenging Times
By India Brand Equity Foundation India is the largest consumer of tea in the world – and the second largest producer of tea – including the world’s most popular tea varieties – like Assam and Darjeeling tea. Four main types of tea are produced based on how tea leaves are processed: Green tea (non-fermented) Black tea … Continue reading A Cup of Tea for Your Health
Recipe by Patricia Burrett Source: www.localhivehoney.com Ingredients Cake: 1/2 cup room temp butter 2 eggs 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp dried lavender 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup milk Frosting: 8 oz room temp cream cheese 2 tbsp room temp … Continue reading Lavender Cupcakes With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting
