The Pause Wellness Blog

Articles, tips & resources from Martha to help you be your best self — for you and those around you.

Martha Kester
Embracing Diversity

Embracing Diversity

  I hope this message finds you in excellent health and high spirits!  As your dedicated board-certified health coach, I am eager to share some insights that can truly transform your approach to nutrition.  Let’s explore the profound impact of embracing a varied...

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

This slow cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew is filled with tons of vegetables but it is hearty, comforting and full of flavor. After Lee took his first bite, he told me I could make this stew again.  It is a favorite from the blog Simply Quinoa.     Enjoy!!!

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

This hearty and colorful soup comes from the website Damn Delicious.  It was easy to make (just 30 minutes!).  I baked chicken breast in the oven (almost 2 lb worth- small breasts) and then chopped the chicken into cubes and put into the soup as it was simmering.  I...

A Life Changing Weekend

A Life Changing Weekend

    “Go and Tell”, “Come and See”.  These phrases have popped up for me multiple times since attending the women’s retreat through my church a few weeks ago.  These are phrases that have to do with discipleship.  We are all called to spread God’s message and...

Chicken Fajita Bowl

Chicken Fajita Bowl

"Skip the tortillas in favor of this warm fajita salad, which features a nutritious medley of chicken with roasted kale, bell peppers and black beans."  The chicken, beans and vegetables can all be roasted on the same pan too making clean up super easy!  This recipe...

To Organic or Not to Organic?

To Organic or Not to Organic?

       Most grocery stores today carry organic products which means you often face a choice between buying conventionally grown products like an apple versus an organically grown apple.  Both apples are red, shiny, and firm.  They both provide vitamins and...

Grilled Peach Quinoa Salad

Grilled Peach Quinoa Salad

This delicious salad comes from Clean Food Crush and screams Summer!  Sweet, juicy peaches combined with the spicy jalapenos drizzled with sweet balsamic makes for an amazing and easy to make salad.  No grill? No worries! This salad is extremely delicious with just...

I Choose Wellness

I Choose Wellness

..I Choose Wellness   August is National Wellness Month and I encourage you to make a plan that includes daily wellness activities.  Every day you have a choice to be as healthy as you can be.  Choose wellness every day.  Make that conscious effort to take more...

4 Tips to Eating Out in a Healthier Way

4 Tips to Eating Out in a Healthier Way

     Is eating a home cooked meal healthier than eating out?  100% yes!  A homemade pizza is way healthier than a pizza you buy at any pizza joint in town.  Does this mean you should never go out for pizza? No, of course not.  Eating out is fun and it is a time to be...

Be Present

Be Present

     As most of you know I was a public-school teacher for eight years.  During this time, I was constantly looking forward to the next break and so were my colleagues.  I would often hear (sometimes out of my own mouth) from my colleagues, “I can’t wait ‘til...