Health and Wellness

Coconut Oil 101

Coconut oil can be used for a variety of things, including cooking, cosmetics and skin treatments. Here are the most frequently asked questions I get about coconut oil. Is coconut oil supposed to be solid? Coconut oil is a food that changes from liquid to solid easily; when it is above about 72-75 degrees F…

Do I need to buy everything organic?

Let’s be honest: Buying organic can be expensive. Budget-conscious shoppers can get the most bang for their buck by prioritizing which organic foods to purchase based on the amount of pesticides they’re likely to contain. According to the Environmental Working Group’s “Clean 15”  here are the 15 types of fruit and vegetables you don’t need to worry about…

How to Meal Prep Without Getting Bored

Meal prepping is a great way to save time and stay on track to meet your goals by preparing your healthy food in advance. A lot of people that meal prep prepare a protein and vegetables, divide them into containers and then eat the same thing everyday. Eating the same few foods, day after day,…

Ibuprofen vs Acetaminophen: When Should You Use One Over The Other?

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines that can help relieve pain or lower a fever. Despite all of the different brand names, there are basically two major types of OTC pain relievers: acetaminophen (Tylenol or Excedrin); and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a broad group that contains ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin. OTC pain relievers…

Which Milk Alternative Should You Use? Here Are My Favorite Milk Substitutes

A lot of people have intolerances and allergies to cow milk that make its consumption troubling. As a result, various types of non-dairy milk substitutes are now available. Milk alternatives include soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk and hemp milk. Each has a different nutritional profile, flavor, color, and texture. Milk substitutes all have their pros and…