With schools starting up, you’ve seen them. Maybe it’s been on your kid’s classroom list or displayed brightly in stores. They’re cheap & offer shiny promises of health. But the fact is, there isn’t data supporting the use of antibacterial wipes in the home. Or worse yet, you could be at risk for making your…
How You Might Be Using Essential Oils Unsafely
The weather is warm & you’re spending more time outdoors. But before you apply essential oils before heading outside, there is something you need to know! Some essential oils can cause a phototoxic reaction from UV rays up to 12 hours after they were applied to your skin. What does “phototoxicity” mean? Phototoxicity is a…
Mistakes That Impact Gut Health (& how it shows)
Your entire body is crawling with bacteria. But hold up, that doesn’t mean you need to run to a shower, disinfect everything, or wear a hazmat suit. Actually, this would be a huge mistake. Bacteria keeps you healthy & your immune system strong. In fact, 80% of good bacteria is in your gut, which boosts…
Yummy Bean Burgers (Vegan Recipe)
Did you know you should be eating 3 servings of beans per day? This is easier than you think! Bust out some carrots and hummus, find a vegan bean burger recipe, add lentil meatballs to your spaghetti, or top your salad with some rinsed kidney beans. If you’re transitioning to a vegan or plant based…
How To Eat Plant Based (without breaking the bank)
“I can’t eat healthy because it cost too damn much!” If you have said or thought this, you aren’t alone. I myself have said and once thought this. But the truth is, if you’re eating whole foods, I would bet you see a decrease in your weekly grocery bill. So today I’m going to show…
Quinoa & Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
Salads can get boring fast. I’m a creature of habit so this is even more so true. I find one or two things I enjoy and I stick to them. Unfortunately this isn’t healthy as we need variety. I started putting different things on top once I got serious about cutting out meat & making…
Plastic Free Toilet Paper for Plastic Free July!
Do you find yourself frustrated because toilet paper is usually double wrapped in plastic? When looking for a plastic free toilet paper option, I knew that ‘family cloth’ (similar to UN paper towels but used for toilet paper) wasn’t going to be an option. Although we cloth diaper, I found myself dropping or spraying too…
Benefits of Drinking Water First Thing in the Morning
Put down that cup of Joe (gasp!) & pick up a cup of water tomorrow morning! Did you know that drinking water provides benefits that can help with mental clarity, digestion, & weight loss? When I drink water first thing in the morning, yes, before my coffee or tea, my workouts feel better & it…
Never Put Your Food In Plastic. Here’s Why
Look around you. How many items do you see made of plastic? Unfortunately, plastic is here to stay. It’s not going to biodegrade anytime soon & isn’t indefinitely recyclable. It also releases toxic chemicals into our food and drinks. It’s a true nightmare for your health and the environment. You should do your best to…
There’s Hummus Among Us (Quick & Easy Recipe)
Did you try saying the title 5 times fast? It’s totally a Justin dad joke triggered by delirium from being stuck in a hotel room with three children under the age of five! I asked for help with a post title for my quick & easy hummus recipe and, without missing a beat, he said…