The Fats of Life
July 31, 2020We need both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for health and we must get them from food or supplements. What are the best sources? What is the best ratio of fatty acids?
BEET IT: Why you should eats beets and how to incorporate them into your diet
Let's talk about BEETS. Some may say they taste like dirt. Or are slimy. Or just generally unappetizing. I might have said the same a few years ago, when my only exposure to beets was the red untouched circles at…
Drink to Beat the Heat
As the weather heats up, it is even more important to make sure you are drinking enough water. Here are tips to figure out how much water you should be drinking
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
It's summer which means ZUCCHINI season! It's easy to get zucchini's year round, but in the summer they are often cheaper at the grocery store or you can find them easily at farmer's market. Zucchini is great to add to…
Invisible Racism
While the overt instances of racism are in the news and protests, few people realize the extent of invisible racism. Food insecurity, food deserts and food apartheid affects black and other minorities in America, and leads to disease and disabling…
Peanut Butter Banana Energy Balls
As a former DI athlete with morning workouts and two-a-days I was always hungry and looking for new snacks to fuel up. One thing I discovered I love to snack on between workouts or in between meals are ENERGY BALLS.…
Relearning to Love My Body
I love this picture. My face shows pure happiness. This was taken on my birthday this year, one of the best days in my life, right after running for the first time in 3 months. One of the first thing…
Homemade Superfood Nut Butter
I LOOOOOOVE peanut butter. I'm not sure I could live without it. From PB&j's to banana w/ peanut butter to a big dollop on my oats most mornings to baking with it and even sometimes eating by the spoon, I…
A Pandemic of Snacking
Snacking too much, or on unhealthy snacks, has increased with more people working from home. Here are strategies to deal with the temptation of snacking too much
Introducing: Bake it Forward!
Big announcement this week, especially for our Northern Colorado friends! We are happy to introduce the newest endeavor for Wholesome and Happy Life: Bake it Forward, a donation-based baked goods catering service! Our Mission is to give back to our…
The Struggle Behind the Clock: The competitive female running culture
I am competitive and a perfectionist. Sometimes this results in high rewards from diligence and hard work. But this can also be a deadly combo, or at least in my case a sickly one. After a disappointing freshmen year of…
