When the air starts to get warmer, buds start to blossom, and birds start chirping — there’s a buzz of excitement about the seasonal change that just can’t be contained. And when it comes to food, It’s out with the winter squashes and in with the new spring assortment. But what do you do if your gardening season hits the road running and you find yourself swimming in different vegetables? … You get cooking!
Continue readingHumans are like plants. We need sunlight, fuel, oxygen, and a little bit of love and attention to survive. It’s the same concept for people and food. Foods are very complex and provide different benefits for different parts of the body — including when it comes to hormone balance.
Continue readingEveryone knows that movement is good for you and your overall health, but how much do we actually need to be moving a day? There’s a lot of conflicting information — but a good general rule of thumb is the 150 minute a week rule with two of the days involving a muscle strengthening exercise. But you may be wondering… why? Well, let’s take a look!
Continue readingHave you ever prepared for an interview? You research the company, pick out your outfit, and practice what you’re going to say in the mirror. You understand that there needs to be a balance. You can’t go in looking like something off of the sidewalk with no idea who you’re even talking to — but you also don’t want to overdo it and be so precise that you sound like a robot. It’s the same concept for carbs in your diet. A not-too-much / not-too-little approach (of the right kind) is best.
Continue readingIt can be a really scary thought — you versus the world. You’ve already done a brave thing by putting together a business plan and kickstarting your dream career. So no need to put more pressure on yourself by feeling like you’re all alone, right? It’s like you’ve thrown on a superhero cape and a big beast stands in front of you. Luckily there have been many people who have followed the entrepreneurship path and have curated groups to help people like you succeed — like your own personal super hero assembly ready to tackle the beast together.
Continue readingThe gut. What an amazing system! But also really touchy. We all know the feeling of unhappy insides — and it’s really not pleasant. So treat your gut like stoking a fire. Keep the flames high by feeding it with the right kind of fuel and give it plenty of attention.
Continue readingWhat’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word entrepreneurship? I bet your first thought isn’t the tiny humans in our lives. But that’s the thing — teaching kids valuable life skills that comes from being that type of leader could provide them with wonderful tools for future success (and a bigger and brighter world for tomorrow).
Continue readingThere are certain days where a salad doesn’t cut it. Rain, cold, or overcast can put you in a cozy feeling mood — and you want your food to match. The thing is, a lot of recipes of the cozy variety are filled with empty calories and not-so-good-for-you ingredients. But no need to worry! There are plenty of “sitting by the fire wearing fuzzy slippers” kind of meals that will still provide you with all the good stuff your body needs.
Continue readingThere’s “good” bacteria and “bad” bacteria in the gut. If the “bad” bacteria starts to take over the “good” bacteria those signals going from the gut to the brain are going to throw other parts of the body into chaos. No one wants that! So how can you tell if things are off in your gut microbiome? There’s some signs to let you know things are off (and things you can do to help out).
Continue readingIt can be easy to find yourself in situations where you don’t have the equipment (and hardly the room) for the kind of workout you’re used to getting in during the day. Whatever your situation — you have workout options! You just need to find the right compromise for the moment.
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