Mornings can be crammed with the chaos of getting ready and out the door on time. In that chaos, breakfast can be overlooked or even skipped. But breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It gets your metabolism going and helps balance energy levels throughout the day. Having a healthy, nutritious breakfast is […]
Did your parents ever nag you about not being on your phone so much before bedtime? Or tell you to leave your phone in the living room overnight? Well if so, you might want to thank them. Our cell phones not only interfere with our brain activity and sleep patterns but also expose us to
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Strawberry yogurt bark is the perfect guilt-free dessert or snack. It is delicious while still being packed full of probiotics and vitamins. Ingredients 3 cups your choice of flavored or plain greek yogurt (I prefer coconut) 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup chopped chocolate chips Optional add-ins:
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Do you know how many hands have touched the fruit you’re buying at the grocery store? Or where those hands have been? Knowing how to properly wash your fruit so that all the dirt, bacteria, and germs are removed is so important. Most people simply rinse their fruit under water, but that doesn’t actually do
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Would you believe me if I told you that one of our population’s biggest health concerns comes from something that man actually made themselves? Well, looking at history, you would probably say YES! Most of humanity’s issues are man-made. But this one in particular makes me quite frustrated and frightened. This issue is so invasive
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Sugar—everybody loves it, and life is no fun without it. But how much is too much? And what is the difference between natural and added sugar? How does each type impact our body and overall health? I’ve found myself wondering these questions as I have a pretty serious sweet tooth. I, for one, will not
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Dates are a sweet, caramel-like fruit that are high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants making them the perfect guilt-free dessert! They are 100% natural sugar (which your brain needs roughly 50g of a day to function) and consuming them helps support your heart health and protects your body from diseases. Dates are one of
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Taking a cold shower might sound like a punishment, or something you’re forced to do when the water heater is broken. You might be thinking to yourself – why on earth would anyone choose to take a cold shower? It seems insane, yet coldness is growing in popularity as ice plunges, frozen facial rollers, and
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Did you know that consuming just two medium mushrooms a day can decrease your chances of developing cancer by 45%? Or that eating three mushrooms a week can reduce your chances of cognitive impairment by 50%? Well, that’s not all, mushrooms have been linked to more than 130 medicinal functions and have been used as
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Hi there! My name is Makenna and I have always had a passion for all things natural wellness. I have a background in science with a Biochemistry degree and experience working in a forever chemical laboratory. In the past few years, my eyes have been opened to the fact that we are exposed to countless