If you are like most people, you aren’t certain what healthy relationship characteristics are, and you might not even believe healthy and fulfilling relations exist. Have you taken steps towards building a healthy relationship? You strive to be the best version of yourself through eating a healthy diet, exercising, and getting necessary sleep. However, you … Read more
It is God’s intent that we prosper and be healthy as our souls prosper (3 John 2). I believe that a healthy lifestyle is a choice. Of course, because we live in a broken world, we are subject to that world because of sin and free will, but wisdom and the Holy Spirit (as He … Read more
Did you gain weight during the pandemic? Most of us did. A new study published in the JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) Network Open showed that most Americans gained almost two pounds per month during the pandemic. After twelve months that may have resulted in a 20+ pound weight gain. Before the pandemic, 40 … Read more
The non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) is dedicated to protecting the environment and our health. That is why every spring, the EWG creates the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen produce list. They measure the pesticide residue left on fruit and vegetables after they have been washed and peeled. The 2021 Dirty Dozen list includes the … Read more
How sweet life would be if Reese’s peanut butter cups offered nutritional value. Currently staring me down is a half-full bag of Reese’s “Thins,” a delightful but deceptive treat that makes you subconsciously think they’re good for you. They’re not. Clearly, I’m no health expert, nutritionist, or disciplined foodie. Rather, I’m the girl next door … Read more