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Tis the season….

Welcome to Wellness Wednesday! I’ve been trying to figure out some sort of schedule for my blog and what to share when, and #WellnessWednesday seems to fit! My hope is that you’ll find this information helpful and feel encouraged to add some natural remedies to your every day! Never in my lifetime has there been…

Roasted Chicken Thighs

As the days get shorter, I find myself craving more comfort foods. For me, that means simple ingredients that pack a flavor punch. This recipe does just that. My son that likes only 1 other chicken recipe that I make said “wow, this is so good!” I don’t know about you guys but I’m always…

Apple Cider Griddle-Cakes

Happy Fall!🍁Fall is definitely my favorite time of year! While pumpkin spice gets lots of attention these days, all things apple and cinnamon are my favorite! Growing up in Massachusetts meant that apple picking was a must in October and I loved the cake, pies and crisps that followed. I love apple pie so much,…

Egg Soldiers

A delicious way to enjoy your eggs ! Ingredients 1 soft-boiled egg 5 spears of steamed asparagus OR steamed green beans 2 homemade sausage patties Method Cut the soft-boiled egg in half, sprinkle with some sea salt and serve with the homemade sausage and steamed asparagus or green beans for dipping. Add a piece of…

Crunchy Peach Pots

For breakfast or an anytime snack. (Vegan option included) Ingredients 1 peach peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 5.3 oz Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for DF/vegan option) 2 tbsp puffed/popped quinoa (This link tells you how to puff/pop your quinoa! https://www.foodabovegold.com/popped-puffed-quinoa/) 1 tsp honey (replace with maple syrup for vegan option) 1 tablespoon chopped,…

Rosemary Fries

Ingredients 2lbs of potatoes 3 tbsp coconut oil 4 large sprigs of rosemary pinch of cayenne pepper Method Heat oven to 400 In a shallow roasting pan, add 1 tbsp of the oil and place in the oven to heat up while you prepare the potatoes Cut potatoes into chunky (steak) fries Pour the rest…

Foods with high amounts of hidden sugar

Sugar is the real culprit. For many years people have been led to believe that saturated fat is the main cause of heart disease. However new studies have revealed that saturated fat is far less harmful than sugar. It is no surprise that that chocolates, fizzy drinks, sweets and cakes are loaded with added sugar.…

Get Slim Without the Gym! Learn 5 Fat Burning Techniques to Lose Weight Comfortably in your Home

Finding the time to work out can be hard enough with busy schedules, dating, married life, kids…..but no matter the situation, time and comfort is of the essence. So taking a 15-minute drive back and forth from the gym, while also assessing awkward shower rooms and encountering ogling strangers during your workout, can be a…

Why chewing your food properly is important for your overall health and wellbeing

Did you know that you should chew your food a minimum 15 times before swallowing. In some cases upwards of 30-40 times! When it comes to chewing your food a good rule of thumb is to chew till food has turned to liquid and well-mixed with saliva; a piece of hard vegetable will take longer…