You may have heard of “inflammation” and how good or bad it is. In reality, there are two types of inflammation, a “good” kind and a “bad” kind. What makes inflammation good or bad for your body is how long it stays around for. You see, inflammation is your body’s way of protecting and healing itself. This is a good thing! However, when it hangs around for weeks, months, or even years, this is where it becomes a problem. This type of inflammation (referred to as chronic inflammation) is linked with a number of diseases, including heart disease, cancer, depression, arthritis, ulcerative coliti ..read more

We all know how hectic life can be. Between work, errands, social obligations, caregiving, exercise, and everything in between - finding time to cook a nutritious meal can be tough! Enter the crockpot, also known as a slow cooker. This humble kitchen appliance can help you prepare a delicious, healthy meal with minimal effort. What is a Crockpot? A crockpot is a type of slow cooker that allows you to set it and forget it, as it slowly simmers your food over several hours. This is ideal for busy weeknights or when you want to walk in the door and have a hot meal ready to go.  How Does ..read more

Someone recently wrote to me: “Before COVID, I was working out everyday, now that I am not working and I have a lot of time, I am not working out as much and somehow I feel exhausted all the time.” Sister, you are not alone. Yesterday I ran a few errands with my youngest. When we pulled back into the driveway she said to me “mom, I am so exhausted!” We’d simply gone to get lunch (ate CAVA in the car), went to Aldi and Costco. That was it. But … my youngest is an asthmatic and this was the first time since February that she has been into a grocery store. She was a stress ball the entire tim ..read more

  The sauce may be made ahead of time and frozen. It can be used in lasagna, on top of zucchini noodles or pasta. My family’s favorite is zucchini lasagna or zucchini noodles + red lentil noodles. If I want to really stock my freezer, I double this recipe and freeze in quart containers. Nothing beats having homemade sauce at the ready. This sauce can be used in so many different ways you’ll not tire of it! It’s versatile too, allowing you to toss in any random veggies you have in the fridge. Combine in a large saucepan and simmer uncovered:  2 large cans (28oz each) Peeled tom ..read more

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Here’s why what you do every day matters. You see, your daily actions either add to - or take away from - your overall wellness. My passion is helping women build a foundation for permanent change. You see, being healthy and thriving is a side effect of lifestyle. It doesn't happen by accident. It's a by-product of our input, our combined small daily efforts and this doesn't just mean what we eat. It includes how we live.   Playing the lottery with your money to try to become rich is like seeking out the fad diets to lose weight for good … rather than creating lasting habits with yo ..read more

PICTURE COMING! INGREDIENTS 2 - 2.5 lbs. ground turkey (2 packages of Aldi ground turkey = 2.5 lbs) 1 onion, diced 2 eggs 4 Tbs. coconut flour 1/2 c. Organic Ketchup, divided 4 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce 2 tsp. dried marjoram 2 tsp. dried thyme, or 3-4 tsp fresh 1 tsp. dried basil 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. olive oil cooking spray 2 x 9” loaf pans (or form one in a pan with wax or parchment paper, wrap tightly in saran and freeze to bake another week. DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray each 9” loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside. 2. Place 2 tsp. oil in a medium skillet over medium-high hea ..read more

*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* This past spring my little town was deluged by a spring thunderstorm that brought a historic rain fall to our community. 11 inches of rain fell within a few short hours. Flash flooding occurred. The storm drains on the street in front of our home could not keep up and the rush of water down our driveway brought several inches of water into our basement. We decided to turn a stressful situation into something positive by giving away our pool table and turn that space into a hom ..read more

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Photo by windujedi/iStock / Getty Images   The Roving Radish Another tip I learned from a client... (I have THE most amazing clients)!   Local Catonsville/Howard County folks ... Have you heard about The Roving Radish? Their focus: Promote healthy eating Support local farms Connect our community   Check them out HERE.  It’s our own local meal kit service with a twist. Their full priced kit (2 dinners with 4 entrees each) is just $32 AND they have a vegetarian option! The twist? You pick up your kit so the costs remain low. Checkout their website for ordering details and th ..read more