Is Mindful Eating Possible in Lockdown Mode?

Is Mindful Eating Possible in Lockdown Mode?

Lately, mindful eating has felt like “hurry up and get his over” kind of eating during my quarantine with three boys. The stay at home way of living has changed the way families eat. Some of this is for the good, such as more opportunity for family...
The Pantry’s Always Open + DIY Clif Bars

The Pantry’s Always Open + DIY Clif Bars

Is it just me, or are we all hearing this phrase “can I have a snack?” approximately 875 times a day? Maybe it’s because we are on week 3 of non-stop family time or because trips to the grocery store add a new level of anxiety, but not only is the...
Facts (and myths) About How To Safely Handle Food During COVID-19

Facts (and myths) About How To Safely Handle Food During COVID-19

Regardless of your current situation, there is one thing we all have in common: we still need to eat and want safe food. There are many different ways to get food right now from visiting the grocery store like normal, curbside food pick-up, food delivery, or a...
McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Black Bean & Sweet Potato Burritos

McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Black Bean & Sweet Potato Burritos

These black bean and sweet potato burritos were supposed to be a burger. But, when the mixture hit the heat, they crumbled like I have over the past couple of days due to coronavirus stress. So, I wrapped them up in whole-grain goodness like I do with my weighted...
Calming Your COVID-19 Mind with Meditation

Calming Your COVID-19 Mind with Meditation

The year I turned 38, I decided I would give myself the gift of a meditation practice. With the birth of my third son, I had heard too many times… “enjoy your kids, life goes by so fast.” Starting a meditation practice was my way of addressing this....
COVID-19 Induced Stress Eating

COVID-19 Induced Stress Eating

Given the uncertainness of the world right now, you might find yourself stress-eating more than ever. Many of us are separated from friends and family, concerned about finances, and struggling to find a sense of structure and routine that we can count on. Social...