5 Cool Meals for Hot Days

No matter where you are in the United States right now—and even Canada—, it is a hot summer. Temperatures are in the hundreds in many areas, and the humidity is reportedly high from friends of mine in parts of the continent where this type of weather is unheard of, even in the thick of summer. […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Coconut Butter

There are a lot of ways to use a coconut, let me tell you. I’ve written about coconut oil, coconut vinegar, coconut aminos, coconut milk, and so on and so forth! And today, we’re going to talk about coconut butter. You’re even going to get a trick, a tip, and a recipe to help you […]

11 Healthy Snacks to Pack for Road Trips

If you’re traveling or vacationing, as many people are this time of year, there are easy ways to “stay on plan” without feeling deprived. Nature has provided us with plenty of healthy grab-and-go options, though we seem programmed to think that suitable food for traveling involves a plastic wrapper! Here are 11 of my favorite […]

41 Fruits and Veggies in Season Right Now!

Dear Friends, Are you planning a visit to your local farmers market this week? This is my favorite place to go grocery shopping! Happiest place on earth, even though the Disney people might own that phrase, LOL. If you don’t know what’s freshest right now and in season, this guide will help plus I’ll give […]

Diet suggestions for healthy teeth

As we get older, so do our teeth. And the average North American diet is not conducive to dental health. Many of us suffer from enamel erosion and tooth decay, either from our highly acidic diet (carbonated beverages, wine, lemon water, etc.) or from a lack of proper nutrition (or a combination of the two). […]

8 Easy To Grow Root Vegetables

Root vegetables are easy to grow and offer so much nutritionally (and deliciously, too!) I thought I’d put together a little primer for you to get all you can from root vegetables including how easy they are to grow and how to prepare them! 1. Carrots. Perhaps the first food that comes to mind when […]

Get back to your roots: A Root Vegetable Primer

Root vegetables are easy to grow and offer so much nutritionally (and deliciously, too!) I thought I’d put together a little primer for you to get all you can from root vegetables including how easy they are to grow and how to prepare them! Carrots. Perhaps the first food that comes to mind when you […]