by Joanne Parker | Dec 31, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Motivation, Nourish, Nutrition, Thrive, Wellness
If you don’t love cooking, maybe I can help to make it more fun for you? I really enjoy cooking – but even so, there are times I don’t find cooking to be all that fun – especially during a busy week. I can get into a rut just like everyone else....
by Joanne Parker | Dec 5, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Recipes, Sleep, Wellness
Serves 1 1 cup steeped chamomile tea, cooled 1 peach, diced Place both ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice if desired. Serve & enjoy! Tip: You can use fresh or frozen peaches. ...
by Joanne Parker | Dec 5, 2017 | Fatigue, General Health, Gut health, mindfulness, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Thrive, Wellness
We all have some level of stress, right? It may be temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic). Acute stress usually won’t mess with your health too much. It is your body’s natural reaction to circumstances, and can even be life-saving. Then, when the...
by Joanne Parker | Nov 14, 2017 | healthy eating, Recipes, Uncategorized, Wellness
Serves 12 ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted 1 cup cocoa/cacao powder 4 tablespoons maple syrup 2 dashes salt 4 tablespoons slivered almonds Melt coconut oil, and whisk in maple syrup, salt, and cocoa/cacao powder until smooth. Stir in slivered almonds...
by Joanne Parker | Nov 14, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nourish, Nutrition, weight loss, Wellness
Yes you should (end of post). But what exactly is it about coconut oil that makes it so healthy? And which type is best? Let’s dive into some of the fascinating research and find out. Coconut oil is a special kind of fat Coconut oil is fat and contains...
by Joanne Parker | Nov 9, 2017 | Fatigue, General Health, Wellness
When we think of “vitamins,” we know they’re super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. It’s difficult to get enough vitamin D; vitamin D is, therefore, a very common deficiency. So, let’s talk about how much of this critical...