Everyone loves great pool party foods. And it’s that time of year again. Pool party snack ideas have taken over your social media feeds. It’s good inspiration to plan a festive, fresh menu that fits your health goals. Choosing dishes that keep you refreshed and energized for another swim—rather than…
Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce (With Clean Ingredients)
If you’re a sweet and spicy flavors fan, then this homemade sweet chili sauce may just be your new go-to condiment! It’s made with clean ingredients (no high fructose corn syrup here). Instead, you’ll find honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes for some kick. Sweet chili sauce is perfect for…
A Dietitian’s Top 10 Summer Salad Picks
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 salad daily (yes, seriously) during the warmer months because they are fresh, satisfying, and endlessly customizable. “Summer…
The Viral Pickle Dip That Doubles as a Protein Snack
If “extra pickles” is your default order, you’re going to love this protein pickle dip. With a solid dose of protein, this creamy combo of cottage cheese and Greek yogurt gets a flavor boost from briny dill pickles, herby chives, and a ranch-inspired seasoning blend. It’s been racking up likes…
How to Build a Nighttime Routine for the Whole Family
I’ve written before about our morning routine and how it keeps our home humming. Now it’s time for me to dish the deets on nighttime routines. I also share my current personal nighttime routine and why I have the habits I do. Nighttime Routine for Moms (and Everyone Else) A…
MyFitnessPal Guide: Dietary Fat Edition
Dietary fat has had a major PR problem. Some people fear it, while others embrace it. But fat isn’t good or evil. It’s just another essential part of a balanced diet. The key to understanding fat is knowing which fats to favor and which to be more mindful about. This…
DIY Jewelweed Salve For Poison Ivy (and More!)
If you’ve ever tangled with poison ivy or been the unfortunate dinner guest of summer mosquitos, chances are you’ve been desperate for relief. And while I love the outdoors and try to enjoy the sunshine often, sometimes skin irritation happens. Jewelweed salve is a popular folk remedy to help with…
Does Psychiatric Medication Kill Creativity? Debunking the Van Gogh Myth
Written May 27, 2011 Updated May 27, 2025 If Van Gogh took psychiatric medication, would Starry Night still exist — or would the world be a little darker? Let’s separate romantic myths from real science and lived experience. Not infrequently, at Bipolar Burble, I get comments about how if famous…
Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Honest Review of MyFitnessPal Meal Planner
For actress and entrepreneur Sarah Michelle Gellar, eating well has long been a priority. But, like many of us, she’s struggled to balance her health goals with the demands of a busy career and a packed family schedule. “As a busy mom who’s always working towards health goals, I was…
How To Keep Salads From Getting Soggy All Week
Ready for a reason to love salads even more? Research shows consuming a small salad before their meal not only increased their vegetable intakes by 23%, but also reduced their total calorie intakes by 11% for the day (1). Plus, salads are packed with filling fiber and good-for-you antioxidants and…