Herbs and spices not only add flavor to our foods but also many health benefits. Lemon balm has been used for thousands of years both to add flavor and medicinally. Check out this week’s post to discover more about lemon balm plus a simple tea recipe.
Salad comes from the Latin word “herba salta” which translates to salted herbs because greens were usually seasoned with dressings containing a lot of salt.
How is your health? In the past year have you gained some extra weight? Maybe not feeling as fit as you would like? The world has changed over the past 14 months and it has not been for the better, especially when it comes to our overall health. With stress, fear, and anxiety increasing during the lockdowns, many have gained 5, 10, or even 30 pounds.
Herbs and spices add flavor to our food and nutrition to our bodies. Thyme is easy to grow and add to your culinary creations. Check out today’s post to discover the benefits, uses, and a few recipes that include thyme.
April is both National Gardening Month and Stress Awareness Month. Gardening has many health benefits besides homegrown food one of which is stress reduction. Check out just how great gardening can be for your health.
Are you wondering if there is a simple way to begin your journey to health? I do know it can be overwhelming to delve in to all the information out there, but hey that is why you subscribe to this blog so I can do some of that “delving” for you!!
Throughout my blog posts, I share the importance of investing in your health through diet, exercise, and spiritual avenues. Humans consist of a body, soul, and spirit; each area needs to be nourished and provided the tools to flourish. I focus a lot on the diet as I believe it is our foundation of health.
The question as to whether we should snack or not does not have a simple answer; it is going to depend on you as an individual. For me, snacking helps maintain my energy level and a healthy weight. I have tried going without snacks and it doesn’t work. I am trying to drop my evening snack as this can affect my sleep. Sometimes habits are difficult to break and this is one I struggle with. I will let you know when I master this one. Okay, back to whether we should snack or not.
Portion control can be difficult to manage. How do we determine the right amount of food to eat? What is the difference between a portion and a serving?
A serving is a standard amount of food, such as a cup, tablespoon, or ounce. This is not the recommended size, just a standard measurement. A portion is actually how much we eat. Being overweight or obese is a challenge in the US; many adults and one out of three children are considered overweight or obese. Is there a relationship to our weight and our portion size?
March is National Nutrition Month which is an annual campaign to encourage people to make informed food choices and develop healthful eating habits. This can be challenge with all the labeling on processed foods. Any packaged food will have information on all sides of the package. How do we determine if a food is “healthy” or not?