I’ll admit that there was a time not too long ago when I never would have dreamed of drinking green tea. I’m really a coffee junkie. And I’ve always deemed tea to be a bit boring. But I’ve changed my ways recently And it’s because I discovered that I was drinking green tea all wrong. My old green tea ways. Cut back to 2015. I would just plop a tea bag into a cup, throw in some boiling water, and … [Read more...] about Green Tea: Why You’re Drinking It Wrong!
Top Health and Diet “Best Of” Lists 2017
As I write this, there are just days left of 2017. Literally..just days! Last night on the news I saw them get the big 8 (As in 2018) ready for the Time Square ball drop. And I realized wow, this is really happening. How did 2017 pass so quickly? But I digress. The point is this inspired me to do my first ever blog "BEST OF" lists round-up in honor of 2017. This year, I put together quite a few … [Read more...] about Top Health and Diet “Best Of” Lists 2017
Must-Read Books for Mental, Physical & Financial Wellness
The darker days of the winter season make me go into hibernation mode. And this is a perfect time to catch up on my must-read books. In summer, I’m all about fun escapes in literature choices. But as the new year nears, I become much more introspective. A life of mental, physical, and financial wellness isn’t a destination. It’s a process that’s ever evolving. So I really enjoy books that keep … [Read more...] about Must-Read Books for Mental, Physical & Financial Wellness
12 Healthy Condiments to Liven up Clean Eating
It can seem like your taste buds will suffer as you start to eat cleaner. So that’s why I love condiments. They're a gift of guilt-free flavor for your taste buds. Many of them are lower in calories. Most don’t have bad-for-you fats. The majority aren’t high in cholesterol. And they can liven up your taste buds. But before we go over my favorite healthier condiments, keep one thing in mind. … [Read more...] about 12 Healthy Condiments to Liven up Clean Eating
6 reasons the scale won’t budge (and what to do about it!)
Your nutrition is on point. But the scale won’t budge. What the heck is going on? It's super disappointing when you can’t get that scale to move. Especially when it seems you’re doing everything right. But know there's hope. A small issue can be to blame. And once you fix that, you might finally reap the benefits of all your hard work. So let’s investigate why that scale won’t budge. And … [Read more...] about 6 reasons the scale won’t budge (and what to do about it!)