One of the reasons people look into mindful eating is because they are struggling with emotional eating. If you tend to eat more when you are stressed or bored or have different eating habits during these times in your life, you might be an emotional eater. While emotional eating is...
One of the biggest benefits of becoming a mindful eater is that you can start improving your relationship with food. One of the main goals of mindful eating is to help you break free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting and disordered eating. If you’re someone who has struggled with...
Grounding techniques are a way to maintain focus on one thing, and to stop your racing thoughts in their tracks. People use it for a wide range of things, from stopping a panic attack, to helping with emotional stress. It can also be used in combination with mindfulness and mindful...
Mindful eating, in its simplest definition, is eating with intention and attention. It means being aware of why you are eating, being present while you are eating, and noticing how food makes you feel both physically and emotionally. It’s about making choices based on what will nourish your body and...
If you have been reading about mindful eating, you know many of the “rules” associated with it. Remove distractions, stop eating at your desk, turn the TV off, and focus on your food—these are all practices that can help you be more mindful of what you’re eating and how much...
Now that the weather is starting to warm up it’s safe to venture out of your house and grab some fresh fruits and vegetables at your local farmers’ market. Your body is probably even craving some greens and farmers’ markets are popping up all over the country and offer an...
In the days before grocery stores and fridges, people had to get pretty creative to make sure they had enough food to last them through the winter. For most of human history, spring was a time of fasting and scarce food stores. It was a time when people went without...
You may have seen them in your local grocery store or farmers’ market, but what are microgreens? Microgreens are immature greens that are about 1-3 inches tall and are usually grown from leafy vegetables and herbs. They pack a nutritional punch and can add flavor and visual appeal to any...
Soba is a type of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour. It has a nutty flavor and is perfect for a light, refreshing salad like this one. This dish is perfect for a spring or summer lunch. It can be made ahead of time and will keep in the fridge...
This grilled lemon chicken salad is the perfect balance of fresh and flavorful. The chicken is juicy and tender, while the salad is crisp and packed with veggies. Plus, it comes together in just 30 minutes, so you can enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Ingredients:...
As the summer temperatures rise, cooking a hot supper can sometimes be the last thing on your mind. But you don’t have to sacrifice a delicious and healthy meal just because you don’t want to turn on the oven! By incorporating some cold dishes into your menu planning, you can...
Everyone knows the most exciting thing about summer is all the fresh fruit that is available. Strawberries, watermelon, and kiwi are just a few favorites to enjoy this summer. What is even more exciting is how easy and fun it is to dress them up. Wait, what? Dress up fruit?...
