Robert Kennedy Jr. is now coming after antidepressants as part of his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) nonsense.1 He’s claiming that antidepressants are overprescribed and dangerous. He wants them deprescribed. And while it would be great if people didn’t need to take antidepressants — or any other medication for that…

I’ve always had fun making my own lotions, balms, and salves. Not only are they affordable, but it’s a great way to have natural skincare readily at your fingertips. This dandelion salve is one of my latest creations.  Dandelions boast so many health benefits, it’s a shame that so many…

Our family goes through a lot of salads during the spring and summer months. It’s a great way to use random garden veggies and get more nutrition in. If you’re tired of the typical vinaigrette and ranch dressing, then try this sesame ginger dressing on your next salad. You’ll often…

Juicy peaches, ripe tomatoes, crisp zucchini, and leafy greens—summer is the ultimate season for fresh, flavorful produce.  This means it’s also the perfect time to experiment with vibrant, nutrient-packed salads! I eat a summer salad daily (yes, seriously) during the warmer months because they are fresh, satisfying, and endlessly customizable.…

Sodium used to be something I barely thought about. Like many women trying to “do all the right things,” I ate whole foods, drank plenty of water, and avoided “bad” foods. On paper, it looked like a perfect routine. However, I was still having symptoms like low energy and sluggish…

No matter how consistent you try to be about your eating patterns, keeping up with healthy cooking and meal prep every day can be a challenge for anyone.  Sometimes you’re in a jam, sometimes on the go, maybe you forgot to get groceries. Or maybe it’s just one of those…

As a mom of seven and wellness advocate, I’ve had plenty of experience with pregnancy exercise. And while every pregnancy is a little different, staying fit during pregnancy is a good way to have an easier pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Here’s what I’ve done for my births and what the…

Summer is a time where fresh, seasonal veggies are abundant at the farmer’s market and in the garden. My kids have no problem eating their veggies, but our family enjoys them so much more with a good dip. This dill pickle dip is creamy, tangy, and everything you’d want in…

These air fryer fries are extra crisp thanks to a light coating of “instant flour.” A blend of very finely ground all-purpose wheat flour and malted barley flour, it’s used to make lump-free sauces and gravy, but it also creates a thin, crisp coating on air-fried ingredients. If you own…

Snap the slicing disk into the food processor for the cabbage, then switch to the shredding blade for the carrots, and this shredded vegetable salad be done in minutes! An easy tahini dressing gives it a bit of flavor and is a nice change from the usual mayo-based slaws. Crunchy…