I’ve experimented with plenty of DIY projects over the years. Everything from lotion bars to toothpaste to vanilla latte scrub. I get a lot of questions about natural makeup and what I use. So it’s probably no surprise that I’ve learned how to make a lot of my own DIY…
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend (+ Recipes)
I’ve shared my recipes for homemade herb and spice blends before, and one of my favorites is homemade pumpkin pie spice. It’s simple to make and an easy way to make sure there are fresh spices (and only that) in your blend. You can also adjust the recipe based on…
How Carla Hall Makes Healthy Eating Joyful
Q: Carla, how has your approach to eating evolved as you’ve navigated different life stages? Carla Hall: As I’ve grown older, I’ve become more intentional about how I eat. I’ve always loved food, but now I look at it through the lens of longevity, stamina, and brain health. When I…
Bipolar Disorder Isn’t a ‘Chemical Imbalance’: Here’s What the Science Actually Shows
Many of us were told that mood disorders come from a simple imbalance of brain chemicals. It feels like that’s what doctors said in an effort to simplify things for patients (and talk down to us) and give us motivation to take our medication. (After all, if medication corrects the…
10 Game Day Dishes Under 260 Calories
Traditional game day fare can be notoriously heavy, but the good news is you can still enjoy lighter versions of your favorites. From zucchini pizzas topped with protein-rich turkey to antioxidant-rich dips made with beets, these recipes satisfy cravings without blowing your calorie budget. They all clock in under 260 calories…
12 Dietitian-Approved Tomato Flight Toppings to Try
Move over, charcuterie—there’s a new trendy snack board in town. Tomato flights are all over social media right now, with influencers topping slices of tomato with all kinds of different food combinations. And we’re fully on board! “Tomatoes are a good source of phytochemicals (specifically lycopene) and provide nutrients such…
Wellness Tools and Habits I’m Loving
I decided that I wanted to start a new monthly series with you all. These will share some of the highlights, discoveries, and small things I’ve been experimenting with lately. Sometimes these are new tools or products I’m testing, sometimes they’re small habits that are making a difference. Sometimes it’s…
DIY Bath Paints For Kids (With Clean Ingredients)
While my older kids are most certainly past the play in the bath tub stage, my kids loved soaking in the bath when they were younger. I love taking Epsom salt baths to relax myself! These fun, DIY bath paints are a non-toxic way for kids to make a mess…
Can Walking More Help You Lose Weight?
Here’s a scenario I hear in just about every weight loss-related counseling session. You’re trying to lose weight and are trying to find time to fit in a workout, but between your job, errands, and everything else on your plate, squeezing in an hour at the gym is just not…
What is IBS? And can health coaches help clients with it?
Many people with IBS would trade 10 to 15 years of life expectancy for an instant cure for their condition. This is according to the results of a study of nearly 2,000 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).1 In other research, people with IBS said they would take a medicine…