Are False Choices Holding You Back?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the idea of a “false choice” — a choice between two things that you assume are mutually exclusive but really aren’t. As an example, you might say, “I can go to the
Tahini Sauce
Most people probably encounter tahini in Mediterranean cuisine -- it shows up in hummus and similar sauces/dips. After experimenting with making homemade hummus, I grew a particular fondness towards tahini. Turns out, my favorite hummus recipes were the tahini-heavy ones
I’m Too Busy to Exercise
For everyone who is too busy to exercise, it's time to reevaluate how you think about exercise. Reframing Exercise Exercise as a tool to maximize time I think most people accept that there are numerous benefits to exercise—weight loss, reduced risk of
Hummus
Generally speaking, I love hummus. But it can be hard to find a good store-bought version -- many hummus products I've tried from the grocery store are either too watery, too lemony, or just kinda weird. So when I'm craving
A “Magic Pill” for Getting Healthy
Ever wish there was a magic pill to get healthy? Well, there's something pretty close. I came across an article a while back about a powerful therapeutic called “Iloccor-B.” Multiple studies demonstrate that this therapeutic reduces your risk of
Chocolate Black Bean Bars
I'm a snacker for sure -- I strongly prefer snacking every few hours over eating larger, infrequent meals. Because of this, I'm always looking for ways to incorporate different food groups (whole grains, veggies, nuts, etc.) into snack form. A particularly
Why Can’t I Stick to Healthy Habits?
Challenges of Sticking to Healthy Habits Let's face it--we all struggle to stick to healthy habits. Do any of the following sound familiar? “I’ve tried so many different things, and NOTHING works. I feel like there’s something wrong with me.”“I can’t
When You Fall Off the Wagon…
Imagine this scenario: Eager to better your health and well-being, you decide to improve your diet. You’re a few weeks in, and you’re doing pretty well — you’ve been avoiding junk, cooking more, and making healthier choices overall. And
Cheezy Kale Chips
Kale chips are one of my favorite snacks (crunchy, salty things FTW!). While I do enjoy the convenience of store-bought chips, they can be quite expensive, and I tend to get sick of their flavors easily. Enter: homemade kale chips.
Snacks on a Plane: Healthy Eating While Traveling
For so many busy, working individuals, traveling is a more or less non-negotiable part of their careers. While traveling—especially by plane—can present unique challenges to living healthfully, it by no means makes it impossible. Read on for tips on