Lifestyle
DIY Pumpkin Puree
When you think of pumpkins, what comes to mind? Carefully carved Jack-o'-lanterns? A carefully crafted pumpkin spice latte? Pumpkin pie made with love? Or bought with love? There is so much more to this brightly colored and cheerful winter squash. Pumpkins...
12 Healthy Parsnip Recipes
One of my favorite fall (and, actually, winter!) veggies: parsnips. This delicious root vegetable (which is closely related to the carrot and parsley), has long cream-colored tuberous roots and offers a sweet, slightly nutty flavor. In addition to bringing a unique...
7 Self-Care Essentials For Uncertain Times
During uncertain times, it’s especially important to take care of ourselves, even though it can feel overwhelming to do so or we may struggle with feeling guilty for tending to our own needs. This is especially true when we have a hard time showing up for ourselves...
Baked Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts and Parsnips
I am a huge fan of meals you can make in one pan or pot and that are easy to customize. This chicken recipe is one of my go-to dinners that I make almost every week. This is also really easy to scale up if you want to make extra for leftovers. It’s also really...
4 Tips for Finding Your Media Niche
Writing and media work have been a part of my business since very early on, and I get a lot of questions from other people in the wellness world about how they can position themselves as an expert and get featured in publications, so I thought I wanted to share some...
7 Easy Dinner Ideas To Simplify Your Week
Sometimes making dinner at the end of a full or stressful day can feel overwhelming. Or maybe you’re just tired or not in the mood. You’re allowed—there is no law that says you have to be pumped to cook every night. I recently shared some delicious easy recipes from...
This Refreshing Watermelon Salad Is The Perfect Plant-Based Lunch
Sweet, juicy watermelon is an iconic summer fruit, one I turn to often for a refresher on a warm summer day. Technically, it’s available all year round. But that gorgeous color and delicious flavor feel so summery. With 92% water content, this versatile fruit not...
10 Simple Stress-Fighting Techniques You Can Try Today
Feeling stressed is something many of us are familiar with—so much so that we may not even realize just how stressed out we really are. If you’re feeling off or emotionally drained or disconnected or overwhelmed, it can feel like an impossible cycle to break free...
6 Easy and Healthy Pre-Dinner Snacks That Satisfy Without Spoiling Your Appetite
Something I hear about all the time from my clients is not knowing what to eat when they’re super hungry right before dinner—to snack or not to snack? Short answer: trying to simply resist hunger often leads to mindless snacking or overeating at your next meal, so why...
Why Your Old Stress Management Plan Isn’t Working Anymore
While stress is not a novel problem, the global pandemic we’re living through has catapulted us all into such a unique (and stressful) space, that many of our tried and true stress management plans aren’t working any more. I’ve heard from so many people –...