For about a year, I've had a bottle of apple cider vinegar sitting in my fridge. Just sitting, waiting, taunting me. I tried it once, and I almost gagged. Realizing, drinking it straight wasn't the best way to ease in, or to consume it regularly. But as of lately, I've tried to be better about ...
Is Sugar your Enemy?
Sugar - we hate it...we love it...it's a tug a war relationship. Personally, I grew up with a sweet tooth where I always wanted a little dessert (ok maybe more than a little) after dinner. It was my reward...right? It was always hard for me to turn down ice cream or cake or cookies. I ...
The Benefits of Tea
Perhaps not as "cool" as the latest cold brew fad, but Tea has been having it's own surcharge, especially with the likes of Matcha. But why should you care? Because aside from drinking water (don't forget this), tea is a bit of a superpower -- especially green teas. According to Today - "The green teas are the ...
Must Have – Comfort Food
Summer is coming. There are juice cleanses. Diets. Exercise regimens. And so much more. We've all done. We jump on, we jump off, and start all over again. Say hi to your hamster buddies...we've all been on the wheel. Here's the thing - it's hard not to crave your comfort foods. Whether it's pizza, ice cream, ...
Beyond the Comfort Zone
A lot of people have complained about 2016 being shitty…and perhaps that’s an understatement for some. Whether it was personal, professional or both, when January hits, my mind automatically hits a reset button. It’s like a fresh start, a way to wipe the slate clean and try again. Try to work on the things we ...
11 On-the-go Health Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are a busy time of a year, especially when we're traveling to visit friends and family. We end up scrambling for whatever we can find at a rest stop or the random eateries at an airport or train station. Our gym may not have a location where we are staying, and we can't ...
What does wellness look like for you?
Health and wellness...something we all need a dose of on the regular. But what does it mean? Yes yes, exercise and nutrition and all that good stuff. But really? What are the specifics? It depends. Safe answer? Maybe. True? Definitely. We all have different bodies, different nutritional/dietary needs, can go on different amounts of sleep, and carry different ...
7 Holiday Health Tips to Beat the Binge
It's easy to succumb to the desserts, the indulgent foods, and oh so many carbs. For some reason the holidays become an excuse for over-eating and eating whatever we want. But it doesn't have to be. Yes, we should enjoy the deliciousness of holiday cooking, but it doesn't have to be all bad, and so ...
12 Things To Make You Happy That Don’t Cost a Thing
Written by blog contributor, Daniela Forte. Being happy is an inside job. It is a job that we have to do every single day in order to make our lives fulfilling. Just like any job it is no easy task, especially if happiness feels so far beyond your reach. For me personally, happiness is not an easy ...
What makes you happy?
There a lot of ways we can be happy. Sometimes it's making time for our kids. Sometimes it's taking time to sleep more. Other times it's being productive and feeling accomplished. But sometimes we get caught up in the everyday grind, and lose sight of doing things that make us happy. It's easy to do, life ...