These days the human kind knows so much about physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology and medicine than ever before in our history. In terms of technology use in medicine - so many diseases can now be detected sometimes before any symptoms arise. There are treatments, medications and vaccinations to ailments that were deemed deadly in… Continue reading Treat Your Body as a Temple
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Eating Healthy on a Budget
I often hear that eating healthy is expensive. It could be, but it doesn't have to be. Just like buying clothes could be expensive, or grooming, school supplies, home improvement, traveling, you name it. Once you move "Healthy Eating" in your "priorities bin", you can research, investigate and plan to fit healthy eating into your… Continue reading Eating Healthy on a Budget
“Eat This, Not That”
While the headline sounds familiar and somewhat overused, I am not going to write about specific foods, rather some food and eating concepts. My purpose is to bring awareness about some of our eating habits and food choices that do not support our health and wellbeing. Making your own meals: Preparing your own meals puts… Continue reading “Eat This, Not That”
Structure your Time to Achieve Wellness Goals
What's the degree of organization we need to possess in order to achieve goals? Or is it all in organization?! What if the secret is in creating and applying structure to your time and activities, without having to keep EVERYTHING under control?! As a "recovering perfectionist" (yep, I do believe we must ditch this quality… Continue reading Structure your Time to Achieve Wellness Goals
Farmer Cheesecake (Healthy-ish Style)
This traditional Russian delight is packed with flavor, protein and my childhood memories 🙂 Farmer Cheese is similar to cottage cheese, though higher in protein, lower in carbs (hardly any carbs!), it has tangy flavor - similar to greek yogurt and the consistency of ricotta cheese. Here's the recipe (6 servings): 2 lbs Farmer Cheese… Continue reading Farmer Cheesecake (Healthy-ish Style)
Ear Infection or Allergy? Food May Cause Many Ailments in Children
When our kids get sick, we tend to blame their classmates, the season or occasional wind draft. However research shows that many reoccurring conditions are caused by food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances. While food allergies are defined as immune reaction with histamine and IgE antibodies release in response to a particular food and can be… Continue reading Ear Infection or Allergy? Food May Cause Many Ailments in Children
Healthy Snacks Ideas
Snacks are essential for many of us. In our high-paced environment, sometimes finding time for a sit-down full meal is a challenge. Having healthy snacks on you will alleviate hunger, deliver nutrition and prevent overeating at mealtime. First - what should be the dietary composition of your snack? Protein - shoot for 10 g of PRO… Continue reading Healthy Snacks Ideas
Protein pancakes with sun butter and fruit
There's no meal like breakfast! That's when my "foodgimation" really takes off - breakfast could be anything, from fried eggs and pancakes to salads and stews. I feel like in the morning my body can easily digest everything, probably being rejuvenated and energized from the night long fast. This morning I felt like pancakes, but… Continue reading Protein pancakes with sun butter and fruit
