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How to Emotionally Deal with Giving Up Foods for Health Reasons A Simple Insight to Help Resolve the Grief, Resentment, + Denial
This week I got some of my baking mojo back and made this super tasty banana bread.
Earlier this year I discovered that I was full-on intolerant to eggs.
Like, I literally can’t break them down.
And oh boy, do I feel it if I have them!
I’ll be honest, I was pretty devastated when I learned about my egg issue because I LOVE to bake and eggs are a pretty essential component of the process.
But I had a few key realizations that helped me move through my grief, anger, and resentment around giving up eggs.
Debunking Dairy Myths: The Real Risk Around Hormones + Cancer Find Out the Truth about Your Health + Food
Doctors are now petitioning the FDA to put a breast cancer warning label on cheese.
As a result of the paleo and keto diets, patients come to me thinking that dairy is an inherently inflammatory food that should be totally removed from their diet.
The fear-mongering that we’re constantly exposed to around our nutrition and health needs to stop.
How are we supposed to tell what’s true and what’s not?
Your Quick Guide to Non-Toxic Nail Polish Choose Products That Are Good for You + the Environment
Painting your nails is fun but can it also be ok for your health?
Traditional nail polishes look pretty but contain lots of toxic junk.
There’s got to be a better way!
And nowadays there is!
Many smaller companies are choosing a different, healthier approach to nail polish.
Homemade Cinnamon Spiced Granola {Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free} Add This Perfectly Crunchy, Sweet, and Satisfying Snack to Your Routine
I love granola. And what I love even more is making my own. It’s like a choose your own adventure game every time.
Do I want walnuts or pumpkin seeds? More ginger or maybe some dried cranberries or coconut?
It’s a blank canvas to add to your recipe repertoire for your breakfast and beyond. And it’s the perfect crunchy, nutty addition to yogurt and fresh fruit.
BONUS: This recipe is guaranteed to make your house smell intoxicatingly delicious, like spiced cinnamon cider on a fall day.
Finding Your Emotional Decoder Ring A Guide to Learning to Interpret Your Feelings
To be honest, I’ve never used an *actual* decoder ring.
I think they used to come in cereal boxes as toys?
BUT…
I have used a metaphorical decoder ring many times in the emotional realm.
Ok, I realize that sounds WAY less fun than the cereal box ring.
However, the personal payoffs you receive from decoding your emotions is pretty massive.
You're Not a Failure for Feeling Burned Out Find Out the Surprising Gift of Feeling Exhausted
A couple weeks ago, the World Health Organization recognized “burn out” as a legitimate health issue.
There’s now even a diagnosis code your doctor can use to bill insurance.
Thank goodness this is finally being recognized as a legitimate health concern.
It may seem inconvenient and uncomfortable, but there's actually a giant silver lining to feeling burned out.
Sunscreen Safety 101: Protect Yourself with the Best Products Your Guide to Smart Decisions for Your Skin and Health
With the weather warming up and the sun peeking out more, it’s a great time to start thinking about sunscreen and how to protect your skin in a healthy way.
I’ve got a few tips for you before you go out and buy a bottle!
How to Have a Conversation with Your Fear (Realistically) Practical Advice for Dealing with Our Strongest + Most Primal Emotion
For just over 2 years now I’ve been building a skill that I never in my wildest dreams thought I’d participate in: rock climbing.
Reflecting on my experiences, I realize there’s been one particular insight that’s taken the full 2 years to come to fruition.
It’s the most important life lesson I’ve learned while stumbling ungracefully through this new skill set that terrifies me most days.
And that’s how to have a conversation with my fear.