Do you remember daydreaming as a young child? Every moment was a chance to create an entire world and go on any adventure you could imagine. Are you doing the same as an adult? Imagination is Important Inventions, without imagination, wouldn't exist. To create something, we first visualize it in our minds.  This is impossible without the ability to make-believe. ...

Running between work, gym, sports practice for the kids, social events, and everything else on the calendar makes it hard to find time for healthy food these days. It’s even more challenging if you have picky eaters on top of a busy schedule. Why take time to make something they’ll refuse when you can heat up a box of chicken ...

There has never been a better, or more important, time to explore plant-based living. Our health has never been more important. Chances are, there's a plant-based food you've already got on hand that's inexpensive and versatile, ready to be the star or a supporting player in a delicious plant-based meal. Take a stroll down the international aisles, and you will ...

Look what's making a comeback to supercharge your health. A tiny superstar carb that's popping up in everything from tacos to burgers, salads to stir fry. Lentils! Health Benefits of Lentils Not only do lentils make a tasty addition to a whole-food or plant-based diet, but they're also nutritional powerhouses. Read on for some of the amazing health benefits of ...

Forget everything you’ve been conditioned to believe about salads. This no-rules technique is about how to free your creativity and feed your soul!  The Basic Framework for Salads You’ll Love A great salad has five components. Think of these as the base for tons of other possibilities, and you will never be bored. Greens Veggies Protein Dressing Toppings Start with ...

Are you overwhelmed by feelings of depression? You’re not alone.  Millions of people struggle with depression. I am one of them.  Here are the four most significant lessons I’ve discovered living with depression that gives me hope for managing symptoms, improving my mood, and living a fulfilling life. Self-Care Is Challenging, but it Does Work.   Self-care and depression can be ...

Want to start growing herbs at home? How about an easy-to-manage herb used as the star ingredient in both an herbal tea and a trendy cocktail? Did you guess peppermint? You’re right! My First Peppermint Plant When I first purchased a peppermint plant, it was on impulse.  I noticed this adorable little tear-shaped, small yet manageable, minty-smelling plant. The price was ...