Snacking is central to many of ournut favorite social gatherings. It can help satisfy our hunger, provide an energy boost between meals and give us a chance to enjoy delicious food with friends and family. Choosing nutritious real food snacks is also a great way to curb cravings and avoid munching away mindlessly. With fall […]
A key step in The Simple Pure Whole Wellness Solution is engaging in enjoyable, balanced physical activity. Yoga has played a meaningful role in my own healing journey and is a valuable healing and prevention tool that I use with clients and patients. In recognition of National Yoga Month during September, today’s post celebrates the health benefits of yoga! […]
September is Better Breakfast Month! Today I am sharing some tasty tips to improve your morning routine and a delicious, hearty recipe that is a great start to your day! Studies have shown that people who eat a balanced breakfast have decreased hunger, fewer cravings, improved cognition and reduced risks of metabolic dysfunction and obesity. Even […]
Overcome Negative Thinking with Simple | Pure | WholeTM Tricks for A More Positive Mind This week Positive Thinking Day reminded us of the power of our thoughts and minds to impact our reality. Each year, this designated day is meant to make us stop and reflect on how we perceive the world around us and […]
Happy International Chocolate Day! There are many observances throughout the year to celebrate the consumption of this popular food, with today commemorating the birthday of Milton S. Hershey, the American confectioner, philanthropist and founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company. Although much of the chocolate you find in the grocery store today is packed with processed sugars, non-organic dairy […]
Many of us put in long hours in front of the computer, sitting at our desks for long stretches of time. As we work, studies show we are averaging 9.3 hours each day sitting, more time than on any other daily activity including sleeping! Fortunately, there are many creative strategies for incorporating fitness and activity […]
In celebration of National Organic Harvest Month, I welcome Garrick from Juicing with G to the blog to share a fantastic infographic and some important information about The Dirty Dozen and the impact of organic versus conventional produce. Please check out his guest blog post below! Incorporating a lot of vegetables and fruits in our diet is […]
A Wellness Prescription for Intentional Living: Setting Your Intention for A Balanced Day! One of the core themes of The Whole Cure: 52 Essential Prescriptions to Overcome Overwhelm, Reclaim Balance and Reconnect with a Life You Love! revolves around becoming more present, calm, relaxed and reflective so that you can reconnect with your true self and passionate purpose. In The […]
August has flown by and it is already time to share my favorite healthy recipes/foods/products/links/exercises/inspiration from the past month. In July I introduced this new Favorites feature to the updated Simple | Pure | WholeTMBlog, and I have some great new-to-me healthy finds to share again this month to help you live a healthy life! I only share resources that […]
As a child I was never much of a sandwich girl, but I always looked forward to the satisfying crunch and variety of flavors of a good granola bar inside my lunchbox! Nowadays, I still enjoy a great granola bar but prefer to make my own to avoid any unnecessary additives, refined sugars or artificial […]