As summer's sun and fun gives way to shorter days and the slower pace of autumn, it's a natural time to yield to a quieter rhythm. Just as we see the trees shed their leaves and many animals move toward hibernation, we too can use this time to slow down our busyness, take stock of our lives, let go of what no longer serves us, and support our health. By gently cleansing physical, mental, and emotional toxins, we can greatly boost our energy and vitality in preparation for winter as well.

I love to hike, take photographs of nature “the way God made it”, AND I love to eat healthy food! Combine them all together and I call it a self-care adventure. I hope that everyone who reads this page feels inspired to create your own nature adventures. ENJOY!

Consuming adequate protein is a REALLY important component of a healthy diet. It builds and repairs our bodies so it’s literally essential for life. This is true ALL of the time, and even MORE so when we have a health challenge.

Ethical and planetary reasons aside, there are many health reasons to reduce or avoid eating meat and pork. Research shows that “red meat” - which includes beef, lamb, and pork - along with processed products such as deli meat, ham, bacon, hot dogs, and sausage - are most dangerous when consumed frequently.

Are your mornings mayhem or magical? You get to decide. Starting your day off right is important for overall health and happiness, and having a good morning routine can help you to wake up feeling like you have direction, purpose, and energy to go about your day.

My favorite aspect is that Eating for Health™ says a person’s diet “can and naturally will evolve over time with changing circumstances,” suggesting that not only is there no one right diet but there is no one diet plan that will work forever, even for the same person.

An easy, delicious, nutritious, and colorful side dish to accompany your main entree for any occasion.

This one-pot version was originally created by Mark Bittman. Skipping the high-fat pastry/crust used in a traditional pot pie, Bittman focused on the healthier aspects of the dish. However, the recipe I fell in love with is an even healthier version by Prevention Magazine. Since I can’t access that online anymore, I share that recipe with you here.

Rather than just a starter dish, whole-meal soups can be a comforting and worthy meal for anyone looking to eat a little healthier.

A salad a day REALLY keeps the doctor away!!! Allowing yourself to become “addicted” to salad is one of the best steps you can take towards eating for optimal health.

Summer is here! With temperatures rising, long days of activities, and impromptu gatherings, we find ourselves looking for ways to keep cooking times to a minimum and the kitchen cool while still eating healthy.

Summer is here and the first thing many of us associate with this season is "vacation" - a time to slow down, de-stress, rest, and relax. Well, it's also the perfect time to detox our bodies too.

One of the best ways to stay healthy is to cook your own meals. However, while eating away from home may seem challenging, it doesn't have to sabotage your healthy diet. Dr. Mercola says, "If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail", so think ahead when you are going to be eating out and make a plan.

Roast chicken is a classic dish all over the world. A classic roasted chicken, one of the great staples of cooking and a symbol of comfort and perfect simplicity, makes a delicious and healthy dinner that never goes out of style. It's super easy and super tasty, fills your house with the most wonderful aroma while it's cooking, is elegant enough for Sunday dinner, and easy enough for any other night of the week. Plus the leftovers can be used for sandwiches, salads, and quick meals all week long.

I love to hike, capture photographs of nature “the way God made it”, AND I love to eat healthy food! Combine them all together and I call it a “self-care adventure”. I hope that everyone who reads this page feels inspired to create their own nature adventure days. ENJOY!

Walking has been my main "go-to" exercise for as long as I can remember. Being a Type A personality, I think it began when a doctor told me to "exercise to relax" - something to invoke the relaxation response rather than the "fight or flight" response in the body. I have found that exercising in the morning is one of the best things we can do to start the day and it also leads to making healthier decisions all day long.

I love to hike, capture photographs of nature “the way God made it”, AND I love to eat healthy food! Combine them all together and I call it a “self-care adventure”. I hope that everyone who reads this page feels inspired to create their own nature adventure days. ENJOY!

Eating healthy, balanced meals are a must if you want to manage your health, maximize your energy, and maybe lose some weight too. 

It's known that in all dis-ease, the human body is always acidic. An acidic pH can result from an acid forming diet, emotional stress, toxic overload, and immune reactions, or any process that deprives the cells of oxygen and other nutrients. To assist in the curing of any dis-ease, the higher the ratio of alkaline elements in the diet, the faster will be the recovery. Alkalis neutralize acids. Therefore, in the treatment of most dis-eases, it is most important that the diet includes plenty of alkaline foods to offset the effect of acid-forming foods.