Why the Right Pan Matters If your chicken sticks to the pan, your veggies steam instead of crisp, or your eggs come out a mess, the problem might not be your cooking skills—it might be your pan.  If you’re using MyFitnessPal’s meal planner to make life easier, or you’re just…

For the longest time, I believed health was about doing more. More supplements, more lab tests, more workouts, and more routines. I kept spreadsheets and detailed checklists of everything I was trying to do for my health. I thought if I just found the right combination and toughed it out…

I love the smell of coffee and I love drinking coffee (with butter!). But it turns out that coffee grounds also make a great body scrub. Not only does it remove dead skin cells, but it can help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Coffee Scrub For Healthier Skin Coffee beans…

Let’s talk mayo. That classic, creamy condiment loved by some and loathed by others. Homemade mayonnaise is definitely a favorite around here (I have several recipes for it!). And while it’s an undeniable fridge staple in many households, store-bought mayo is almost entirely vegetable oil, one of the few foods…

Ever wondered if you could turn back time? While we can’t literally stop the clock, there is a way that we can slow down aging. And the good news is that doing everyday, simple habits can make a big positive impact.  I keep track of my health through lab testing…

Recent research from the University of Mississippi suggests that an 8-hour eating window combined with exercise helps healthy adults lose more fat (while keeping lean muscle) compared to exercise alone (1). This study, along with others, has fueled the rise of intermittent fasting. According to the 2024 IFIC Food &…

I started making my own foaming hand soap early in my switch to a more natural lifestyle. With concerns over antibacterial soap and potty-training little ones who found the need to wash their hands/arms/the counter with soap a thousand times a day, I needed a healthy and frugal option. Now…