The Dark Side of Chocolate
As I mentioned during February’s Monthly Meditation, Valentine’s Day has never really been my thing; however, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some lessons we can learn from all the...
View ArticleBrain Food Recipe Review: Chocolate Banana Milkshake
Copyright: Alicia Sparks Looking for a sweet little morning or mid-afternoon pick-me-up without the guilt of a ton of sugar or calories and some serious brain boosting? I highly recommend this...
View ArticleBrain Food Recipe Review: Sweet Potato Latkes
First of all, I love sweet potatoes. My God, do I love sweet potatoes. Second of all, sweet potatoes are packed with carotenoids which, in addition to giving them their orange color, also act as...
View Article#ThrowbackThursday: Fall Foods for Good Moods!
Happy Fall, y’all! It’s that time of year again! We’re not quite bundled up just yet but we’re definitely enjoying some crisper air, gorgeous leaves (especially if you live in certain parts of the...
View ArticleThe Day I Realized I’d Stopped Eating (& What I’m Doing About It)
nataliej | CC So, I’ve lost 10 pounds in the last two weeks. Don’t congratulate me; I wasn’t trying. You see, I’ve been a freelance writer and editor for the past decade and, as such, I juggle several...
View Article8 Resources for Clean Eating (& Improving Mental Health!)
Over the years, research has shown that food affects not only our physical health (um, duh?), but also our mental health. For example, a well-balanced diet can help reduce depression symptoms, prevent...
View ArticleNational Wear Red Day: 3 Ways Women Can Combat Heart Disease
Happy Friday, ladies! If you get out and about today, you might see a sea of red — and it’s not just that everyone decided to make a bold fashion choice! Nope, today is the annual National Wear Red...
View ArticleFeeling a Little Unfit? 13 Reasons NOT to Get in Shape
Lately, I’ve been super focused on getting fit. After my father’s death (and all the subsequent life-altering experiences that came with that while trying to juggle “regular” everyday life such as...
View ArticleThe Best Healthy Living Advice I’ve Ever Gotten
I hope you’ve excused my absence, sweet readers. I’ve spent the last week trying to organize a move, which has taken most of my time. As anyone who’s moved can imagine, a lot of things get put on the...
View ArticleBefore and After Pictures: A Portrait of Your Mind
A few weeks ago, I published a post on my thoughts about before-and-after pictures of our bodies. Since then, I’ve been thinking about how that idea relates – perhaps more positively – to...
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