We just don’t talk enough about perimenopause and menopause. Sure, we all know the common symptoms and maybe we’ve heard of a few ideas, but we often feel alone in the transition. Is this normal? Why is this happening? What can I do? One thing we know for sure – […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
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There’s a lot of ambivalence about eating fat. For generations, doctors and other practitioners demonized fat for causing all kinds of health problems. We want to shine some light on how fat is not only good for us, but absolutely necessary. And, as we always say, it’s not just about […]
In this revisit of our Magic Melatonin podcast, we discuss what Melatonin is, how it works in our bodies, the benefits of it (including its beneficial effect on cancer), foods that help our bodies produce melatonin, and the question about supplementing. Transcript of Magic of Melatonin–Revisited Edited for clarity. Wendy […]
One of my favorite summer family trips is to go blueberry picking. We go early in the morning before the crowds. At that hour, the dew drops still hang on the plants and the birds sing to us. We pick a lot! We split the harvest and freeze half to […]
It seems simple and obvious, but we don’t usually think about it. Or, maybe we do, but not deeply enough to make a difference. Choice. We go about our days doing all sorts of things, mostly out of habit. Think about all that you do on a typical Monday from […]
The next best thing to fresh picked blueberries is blueberry ice cream. But this one has a twist – we added lavender essential oil and it shouts Cool Summer Vibes. Notice that the coconut cream can is chilled first. Don’t make the mistake I did by putting it in the […]
This is part three of our sweet cravings episodes where we get down to how to actually deal with those persistent sugar cravings. It’s not about going cold turkey or depriving yourself of sweet treats–it’s about strategizing and mindfulness. Transcription of the Nourish Noshes Podcast Sweet Cravings Part 3 Edited […]
In this second part of our revisited podcast on sugar, we discuss what kinds of sugars are out there and what they do to our bodies and how our bodies process them. Wondering which sweeteners are dangerous and which are not? We explain. Transcription of the Nourish Noshes Podcast Sweet […]
What you’re saying may be sabotaging your health goals Reframing our language The ‘diet culture’ is pervasive, kind of like the English ivy that has taken over my neighbor’s tree – it’s slowly killing it. Dead, choked branches falling off each year. As health and wellness coaches, we are here […]
Morning: The smell of those fresh baked pastries at the coffee shop is intoxicating. Afternoon: The 3 o’clock slump is a witching hour for the energy-starved. Evening: Ice cream season doesn’t end after summer is over and gatherings are starting to pop up. Oh, the post sugar frenzy can riddle […]
We all love sugar. Six years ago, we published this series on sugar cravings. We wanted to revisit this podcast because it’s still very relevant and has great information on why we crave sugar and how to better deal with cravings so that they don’t rule our lives. Transcript of […]
This delicious recipe is from our nourish–a community-supported cookbook 2nd Ed. recipe created by elaine morales I am a recovering premium ice cream addict. But I have discovered a terrific alternative for when the urge for something cold and creamy hits–the frozen banana. I always have a stash of ripened, […]