Choosing the Good Life Through Self Care, Health, and Happiness
My biggest hurdle in eating healthy comes in the form of dessert. I’ve always had a sweet tooth and honestly have no interest in giving sugar up all together. It’s one of life’s simple pleasures plus I enjoy baking on occasion. Instead, I try to limit myself to one dessert item a week. This makes […] Read more…
It may sound like rival gangs from the old west, but the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15 are lists created by the Environmental Working Group each year relating to pesticides and produce. The Dirty Dozen are the crops that have the largest traces of pesticide residue residing on them. On the opposite end of […] Read more…
I have to admit that my Farmer’s Market goals from April have still gone unfulfilled. What is it about Saturday mornings that just make them seem to fly by? As it turned out, April is still a little early to see lots of seasonal spring produce anyway, so perhaps I didn’t miss out on too […] Read more…
Eating healthy can be a challenge on many levels. First, you have to cipher through the endless array of dieting options and determine what your definition of “healthy” is. Next is creating a plan of action, which typically involves a complete purge of the pantry, freezer, and fridge and lots of Pinterest recipe hunting. Finally, […] Read more…
We are so fortunate to have an awesome weekly farmer’s market right down the road from our home. I have romantic notions of going every Saturday morning with the family, my canvas shopping totes in hand, and greeting my favorite vendors by name. In reality, I go a few times a year and I may […] Read more…
Embracing a healthy lifestyle for me means moderation. I do have a sweet tooth, so jumping on board the “no refined sugar” train isn’t a very appealing option. Instead, I try to make desserts at home when possible. Are they better for you? I like to think so. I have control over the ingredients and […] Read more…
I’ve always had what I would consider a healthy relationship with food. As a kid, I wasn’t picky and pretty much ate whatever was given to me. Sweets, sodas, and snacks were moderated and while we had our share of good ol’ Southern fare, fried foods were balanced with healthier options. In high school, I […] Read more…