Posts Tagged ‘health hack’

A simple tip on how to keep guacamole from turning brown – and it’s not lemon juice. It’s water! That’s right. Topping off guacamole with water keeps air from being able to penetrate the guacamole, which keeps it from browning. By using this simple technique, you can keep guacamole from browning for up to three…

Pickles are an easy household favorite but not all pickles are created the same. Usually gherkins are preserved cucumbers with dill and vinegar. However, vinegar creates a “sterilized” pickle that’s really just loaded with salt. Meh! Look for lacto-fermented pickles and olives! They are easier to digest, and contain pre and probiotics which are excellent…

With COVID concerns heading into Fall, air quality remains a high priority for us all. Luckily there are three easy ways to purify the air that you breathe. So take off the masks at home and take in a deep breath. All is well in your world.   Tip #1 – Replace The Filter On…

Many people, young and old, suffer from intermittent or chronic joint pain in their lives. How quick are we to pop an Advil and call it a day, masking the inflammation with temporary relief because, hey it works. Only to have it pop up again….and again…. Queue up a tension headache and away we go…

Did you know that most of your beloved bottles of vino are also likely laced with dangerous pesticides and health-compromising sulfates? Those vineyards of luscious grapes are no different than the fruits and vegetables you consume daily, and lets face it, the farmers are motivated to sell volume, often sacrificing quality. So even if you’re…

These common indoor plants are not only pretty, but also purify your household air. Certain indoor plants are truly “nature’s life support system”, as so coined by NASA, after discovering their detoxifying benefits and air quality perks. These pretty air-purifying plants absorb particulates from the air as the plant takes in carbon dioxide. The harmful…

News about nuts and nuts in the news seem to go hand in hand these days. But all kidding aside, nuts continue to be one of the best go to snacks. And now Walnuts get a special high five. The University of Pennsylvania studied the effects of walnuts as part of a healthy diet. They…

It’s true. Zero-waste living is easier than you think! We can all do our part to save the planet and save each other, especially while we are Amazon shopping our spare time away. Assuming you’re already recycling those brown Amazon boxes, there are other easy ways for you to hug the planet and thy neighbor…

There’s no doubt, you’ve heard some of the passing benefits of rest and a good nights sleep. Sure – we say, trying doing that when you’re a busy mom, juggling work and kids and oh yeah, dinner. But what’s crazy is this one bodily function that we so need, is the one we often de-prioritize…

I just finished listening to Gabby Bernstein’s book called Super Attractor. I smiled every time I tuned in because while I’m still learning from her words, it pretty much summarizes everything I’ve come to learn in my own health journey these last few years. What she poignantly points out is the emphasis of Joy in…