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Eating a balanced diet significantly impacts not only your physical health but also your mental health and relationship with food.  We hear it all the time, right? From friends and health practitioners alike. “Everyone must eat a balanced diet! A balanced diet is the best way to reach your balanced weight and optimize your health!” … Read more

Roasted garlic tahini sauce has a rich, creamy texture and is infused with the flavor of sweet, savory roasted garlic cloves. Create delicious pasta suppers in an instant by adding the sauce to your favorite freshly cooked pasta shape. Or, keep a jar of the sauce in your fridge to use as a dip, sandwich … Read more

A new study suggests you don’t need to walk 10,000 or even 7,000 steps a day to see meaningful health benefits. For women in their sixties and beyond, averaging as few as 4,000 steps just one or two days a week was linked to lower risks of dying early and developing heart disease. [1] The … Read more

Balancing salty and sweet flavors perfectly, this Easy Teriyaki Sauce belongs in every kitchen. And, when I say it’s easy, I mean it. You can whisk this sauce together in less time than it takes to find your takeout menus. Easy Teriyaki Sauce Have you ever noticed how some sauces just make a meal? I … Read more

This classic whiskey sour recipe is sweet, tart, rich, and refreshing. Easy to make with 4 simple ingredients, it’s one of our favorite whiskey cocktails. A whiskey sour is one of Jack’s favorite cocktails to order when we go out to dinner. Made with bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and optional egg white, it’s brighter than … Read more

Cavatelli became a favorite pasta to make during a difficult time. In the four months after my mom died, I spent most of that time in Northern California at my dad’s house. Everyone converged on the house, more things unraveled, and no one went home for a long time. I made some strange decisions about … Read more

Many women who want to add lean mass, lose weight, or get toned are taking a protein powder supplement. These supplements are particularly good right after workouts, as they can boost muscle recovery and help improve muscle strength.  The different nutritional and hormonal needs of women make choosing the right protein powder a bit tricky. … Read more

If you’re looking for something more heavy duty, professional, and long-lasting in the kitchen, the GreenPan Reserve Stainless Steel collection is what you need. Stainless steel cookware is trending, and it’s here to stay. After all, the word on the street is that PFAS-coated nonstick cookware (like Teflon) is out — and for good reason. … Read more

“Does pre-workout cause acne?”  This is a common question among fitness enthusiasts wondering whether their pre-workout supplement is behind their breakouts.  According to some “experts,” the answer is a resounding yes.  In their opinion, pre-workouts contain “toxic” ingredients that disrupt your hormones, upset your skin and gut microbiota, cause oil and sweat buildups, and more, … Read more