You eat pretty well. You buy the vegetables. You choose the grilled chicken instead of the fried chicken. You keep healthy snacks around. Maybe you've even cut back on sugar and started exercising. So why is the scale still creeping up? If you're a woman in midlife,...
A sermon I heard recently got me thinking about something I've carried with me for most of my life: the feeling of being on the outside. Father Shay was talking about the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15. She was an outsider—she wasn't part of the Jewish community—and...
You’re sitting in your doctor’s office. Maybe it’s your annual physical. Maybe you went in because you're tired, your bloodwork isn't quite where you'd like it to be, or you're noticing some changes in your health as you get older. Your doctor looks at you and says:...
When people think about eating healthier, they often focus on expensive supplements or the latest superfood. But one of the most overlooked tools for supporting your health may already be sitting in your kitchen. Your spice cabinet. Spices don't just make food...
And A Trip Down Memory Lane As I write this, it's the end of July. It's funny how certain times of year can transport you right back to another season of your life. I haven't taught elementary school in almost ten years, but the end of July still takes me back...
This is an easy recipe (from Love and Lemons) to make and one you will make over and over again. I added chili pepper, jalapeno and even a cucumber. "This mango salsa recipe is one of my favorite appetizers to make throughout the spring and summer. It’s refreshing,...
When most people think about wellness, they picture exercise, drinking more water, or getting better sleep. Those habits absolutely matter, but there's one nutrition habit that often gets overlooked: fiber. You've probably heard the recommendation to eat about...
"TYou'll love this extra crunchy and bright Mediterranean Cabbage Salad recipe, no mayo with loads of fresh veggies, herbs, toasted almonds, and a zippy dijon vinaigrette. This is the perfect make ahead salad, and it comes together in 20 minutes!" I do not have...
If you live in the South, summer can make exercise challenging. By mid-morning, the combination of heat and humidity can leave even the most motivated person wanting to stay inside. But staying active doesn't mean you have to power through a workout in...
While Lee and I were in the mountains recently, we started talking about what retirement might look like one day. I asked him what he hoped to do in retirement. His answer was simple: fishing and traveling. Then he asked me. I immediately started rattling off ideas. I...
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