The phrase “every silver lining has a touch of grey” has multiple meanings as we age. For starters, the grey roots keep coming through no matter how often we use excellent hair products to maintain our youthful appearance 😎. The phrase also references the fantastic...
I wish we could micromanage menopause, along with micromanaging other things and/or people in our lives (yes, I know we all try!). But as we have all experienced, it just does not work. However, if we put the work into managing our menopausal journeys (as delightful...
I recently completed a small research activity of my own (nothing official 😊). Still, I look forward to getting super helpful insights from some of you (thank you again and again💜!). One of my most significant discoveries is how we all search for peace with our food,...
March has always been one of my favorite months as it is the start of spring. I was born on the first day of Spring which was always fun until the day changed - seriously😡… The first day of spring, also known as astronomical spring, March equinox, spring equinox, or...
Valentine’s Day is a day to spread some extra love and consume some extra chocolate, perhaps ☺️, but there is no reason it should only be once a year. Love should be distributed every day.♥️ Chocolate has some profound nutritional benefits, which can also be a part of...
Welcome to 2023! New years can be exciting because they are something new, something spicy 😉, something that may inspire us to create new beginnings, or not. And not is fine too! Just because it is January, you do not have to change a thing about yourself or your...
Reach for nature first. Whether you are focusing on balancing your plate, increasing your physical activity, or working on your mental health (and let’s be serious, we are all working on all of these things!), nature is always available. Nature is here with us for an...
While wearing as few layers as possible, density sounds like something that will weigh us down even more. But nutrient density is a light approach to eating, with a hefty benefit. Nutrient density is when foods have a higher nutrient content relative to their...
Protein consumption is higher in the U.S. and Canada than in any other region in the world. And it easily wins as the sexiest macronutrient on TikTok. I am not sure when it comes to protein. Why do you need to wear the least amount of clothes possible to explain how...
Nourishing yourself is a key part of weight happiness. That is one of the many reasons why diets do not work in the long run. They surely do not make you happy. Happy to lose weight but not happy with your day-to-day eating regimen. Self-care, including nourishment,...
Have the winter blues set in yet? Not a familiar term? If not, you likely live in the south😉. The winter blues could be defined as the period when cold weather arrives, the sun shines less, you are freezing your derrière off, and on top of it, you feel like you have...
It is getting quite chilly out there. There is nothing like a nutritious, delicious soup to warm your heart and bring some coziness to your dinner table, lunchtime, or even breakfast or snack (for real️❗).️ Soup makes a savory, satisfying meal, brimming with flavor...
Pharm or Farm? The farm is our pharmacy. We are always looking for what medication, supplement or vitamin we should be taking. What about which fruits and vegetables we should be eating to help us prevent heart disease, cancer, diabetes, prediabetes, and the list goes...
Happy Summer ~ and Happy 4th of July! As July brings on some serious summer heat, we still make the move from our indoor ovens to the heat of the outdoor grills. Trying to stay cool while enjoying delicious summer fare, it is definitely a sweaty and celebratory time...
When a fruit is shaped like a heart, could there be anything sweeter? Sweet to taste, sweet to smell, sweet to look at, sweet🍓 May is National Strawberry Month! Why should you be excited? For starters, not one, not two, but three of the latest studies on strawberries...
We all might feel a little crazy, like days are blending into one another, and time has taken on a new meaning. Cooking is often my go-to when I want to take some control of the crazy. I could cook anything from sweet to savory to feel I am accomplishing something....
Part 5: Women and (Unwanted) Weight As “gracefully aging women,” we know there is much to discuss. However, we have reached our last topic in this series. What makes it so difficult to lose or maintain weight during this phase of life? As always, there are multiple...
Women and aging…where do we begin, and where does the path take us? There is no manicured trail to follow, but we can reach our best selves by listening to our bodies, pursuing our goals, and finding the proper nourishment and exercise that fits into our lives....
Back in the day, heart disease was always thought of more as a “man’s disease.” However, we now know coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, arrhythmia, and congestive heart failure do not discriminate among genders — 1 in 4 women dies from heart disease...
Whoever coined the phrase “Aging Gracefully” certainly wasn’t a 50-something-year-old-perimenopausal woman. There is nothing graceful about night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia, cravings, and mood swings. We could write an entire series on this stage of life in The...