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Gone are the days of grabbing any old vegetable oil for your cooking adventure. Choosing the best spray cooking oil goes beyond convenience and delves into factors like flavor, health, and even sustainability. Let’s explore what matters most! Smoke Point:…
As we wind down holiday eating, many of us are feeling ‘salted’ out. Too many salted side dishes or snacks can make you feel bloated and thirsty. But the question often begs, is salt actually bad for you? The relationship…
The new year is often an excellent time to take stock of your life and your health and look for any changes you can make to improve both. Good health can support a good life and ensure that your…
Is your child getting enough high-quality sleep? If the answer is no, they are not alone. Data from the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that sleep-related issues impact between 25 and 50 percent of children and approximately 40 percent of…
If you’re like me, you’re at home cooking the days away during this international pandemic. I’m trying to cook high quality nutritional meals for my family, which also made me think about WHAT I was cooking these meals in. Now…
Is there anything worse as a parent than seeing your baby in pain and upset and not being able to do anything about it? Probably not – it’s awful when you feel so helpless and just want to protect your…
I love the Winter season – crisp air, cinnamon-spiced foods, snuggly sweaters, holiday decorating and festive parties. What I don’t love? Long busy days with less sunlight, so everything feels rushed. To combat the possible stresses that come with…
As a parent, it is likely that you will almost always have your schedule packed full of chores, responsibilities, and decisions to help keep your family adequately supported, sheltered, and protected. The accumulation of all these things resting on a…
A lot that happens on any given day is in your control. It’s best to focus on yourself and your habits if you want to live a happier and more rewarding lifestyle. The good news is that there are actions…
In your pursuit of becoming the perfect parent, it’s very easy to feel anxious and worried about your responsibilities. The cause of this is obvious – it’s because you’re chasing something that doesn’t exist! Perfect parenthood has never, can never,…
Getting your five a day can be hard sometimes, yet it is the recommended amount of individual fruit and/or vegetable portions for a varied and healthy diet. From using up the beans at the back of the cupboard to making…
We’ve all heard the term ‘mom brain’. If you’ve found your keys in the fridge and lost your glasses on your head, it’s happened to you too. Whether you have one child or five, mom brain is an inevitable part…
Life isn’t always easy and sometimes there are moments of setbacks and disappointments. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t get to a better place mentally and with your overall health. You must take matters into your own hands and…
While most of the country is sweltering, we are still chilling here in San Diego in the low 70s. It feels a little odd to be so much cooler than the entire country, but I’m not complaining! I know our…
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern medicine, one ancient truth remains steadfast: Mother Nature has a remarkable knack for providing relief and healing when we least expect it. Amidst the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, countless individuals suffer…