Studies have shown there is a direct correlation between hypertension or what we call high blood pressure and insulin resistance which can lead to diabetes. Patients who have both hypertension and diabetes double their risk for cardiovascular disease. And patients with diabetes often have unhealthy cholesterol levels. While there are […]
Lifestyle
Plant-based Proteins
One of the things that I found fascinating as I was studying to be a health coach through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute was about the science behind protein. Did you know that protein is a part of every cell in our body? The protein in the foods we eat […]
11 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
I hear this all the time. “Eating healthy is too expensive.” As a mom of two teenage boys I know that it is important that I provide our growing boys with healthy food options while staying on budget. Since going Plant-based earlier this year, I have been focusing on bringing […]
9 Protein Rich Vegetables
Eating a clean eating plant-based diet is all about getting foods that are good for your body. Protein rich vegetables are one of the main sources of protein in a plant-based diet. Getting enough protein rich vegetables is easier than you think. Did you know that protein is an essential […]
4 Tips for Green Cleaning
It is not only important that I use clean food ingredients when creating my recipes, but it is also important that my cleaning products and personal care products are made with clean ingredients as well. Right after I decided that it was best for my family to live a clean […]
Homeschooling Tips and Resources
With most of our kids out of school due the school closures, I am seeing more and more parents looking to homeschooling their kids during this time. Since 2009 I have been homeschooling both my boys who are now ages 16 and 13. In the beginning I tried replicating school […]