Category: health

The Beautiful Color & Delicious Taste Of Fruits & Vegetables In Season

Garden Fresh! Wild Grown Raspberries! There is no better time of year for delicious, healthy fresh fruits and vegetables than right now and the upcoming fall here in Michigan. My husband has a green thumb and it shows. Our vegetable garden is in full bloom and it is beautiful sight! We have been enjoying our…


Foam Rolling & Myofascial Release For Muscle & Back Pain

My tools for pain and myofascial release! A few year ago I was stricken with a back injury that left me damn near immobile. I could barely take a deep breath without intense pain that radiated from my low back all the way down the back of my left leg. I could not take a…


Delicious Vegan Protein Bites

Delicious Vegan Protein Bites Super quick and easy vegan snack bites! I whipped these up yesterday and they turned out yummy! I actually wrote down the ingredients as I made them. You can adjust the recipe to your liking…IE…use dried fruit instead of the handful of dark chocolate chips…not that anyone would ever pass up…


The Curse Of Flat Feet, Foot Pain, & Plantar Fasciitis

Disclaimer…I am no Dr. I am simply sharing my experience of what has and has not helped me with my many foot problems over the years. I have suffered with foot pain in some form or another for as long as I can remember. When I was in Middle & High School my parents took…


The End Of Covid-19 Quarantine Life And The New Normal??

Here in Michigan many people are back to work and businesses are starting to open back up after the nearly 3 month long executive stay at home order that went into effect on March 24th. The Covid-19 Quarantine was certainly not something I ever expected to happen in my lifetime. I think I can speak…


Iron Deficiency & Anemia

Disclaimer…I am not a doctor and I definitely can’t give you medical advice. I am simply sharing my experience with what has been pretty much a lifelong medical condition for me. According to WebMD, there are more than 400 types of anemia that are divided into 3 categories based on cause. Anemia caused by blood…


Meatless Monday

Yummy Veggie Chicken Salad Happy Meatless Monday! Well, I guess everyday is Meatless Monday for me since I am a vegetarian! But I couldn’t be happier that it’s grown to be so popular. In fact, I am thrilled with how many options there are today for vegans and vegetarians. Even in the last few years…


My Love Of Fitness & Weight Lifting

This was a yoga day. I will start by saying I am by no means a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, dietitian, or any other type of expert when it comes to health and fitness. Although, these careers have crossed my mind as well as been suggested to me by others who know my passions. What…


Easy Delicious Vegetarian Summer Salad

Summer is almost officially here, and with it some of my most favorite fresh foods. I always look forward to the farmers markets and when our grocery stores get in all the locally grown produce. Certainly, I feel so blessed to have access to pretty much anything we desire to eat year round. But there’s…


Healthy Homemade Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars

I have bought and tried so many protein bars over the years in hopes of finding the right combo of ingredients, texture, taste, and price. And certainly I have found a few store bought favorites. However, the price can be ridiculous per bar! I have also tried to make them many times with some pretty…