The appearance of 11 neon nails is gorgeous and has less gllo – see photos
In my Caribbean neighborhood in New York City, where I grew up, I created three colors of summer nail polish from the early 2000s: white, cotton candy pink and neon yellow. All the cool girls, moms and aunts requested these shades, but I was familiar with the last girl. The highlighter yellow was the colour […]
Healthy Vegan Lentil Sloppy Jaws (no sugar + gluten free added)
These vegan sloppy jaws are the ultimate plant-based, comfortable food, made with cheeky, satisfying, and free from lentils, vegetables and Yomama sugar. A healthy, high protein meal perfect for meatless Mondays or a quick weekday dinner. If you’re craving comfortable food but want to keep it clean, these vegan sloppy jaws are the answer. They […]
Rhode Island is the first state to request menopause facilities at work
Imagine asking fans at your desk without feeling dramatic, or shifting time to the day when hot flashes are hit hard. On Rhode Island, you can. As of June 24, the state became the first country to request employers to provide workplace accommodation for menopause. Symptoms such as brain fog, hot flashes, or mood changes […]
Eat bread! Starch Resistance: Why does it help to freeze bread?
Eat bread. This is the reason… Bread often denounces blood sugar spikes, stubborn weight gain, common carbohydrate overload and gets bad rap. But here’s the good news. Not all bread is made equally, and the way it is stored can make an amazing difference. That sourdough bread in your freezer? It can be healthier than […]
George H. Zantis breaks down his globally inspired self-care routine and believes coffee “looks half decent”
What does a typical day look like for Greek and Australians living in the California Bay Area? For actor George H. Xantis, it is a daily routine of staying true to his roots. shower. sh*t. Shaved. Is it just an Australian phrase? Anyway, we all do that. However, although I did not use “beauty” products […]
Nicole Kidman is the new global brand ambassador for Cre de Pew Beauty
Wherever Nicole Kidman goes, wherever she embarks on, it’s an iconic AMC ad or cult classic (pun intended) Hulu series, doomed to be followed by a loyal, fluffy fan pack. One of the most famous actresses of the past few years, Kidman, 58, is also a legend of timeless beauty, so it’s no surprise that […]
Can the nine attitudes of mindfulness be harmful?
Mindfulness teachers and programs often refer to what John Kabat Jinn calls the nine attitudes of mindfulness. Qualities like non-judgment, patience, novice mind, trust, non-attack, acceptance, letting go, gratitude, generosity. Although incredibly convenient, these attitudes were never meant as commandments. They were intended as reminders and useful reference points to support mindful awareness and compassionate […]
Why is mindful diet the most important thing for weight management?
In the world of FAD diets, calorie counting apps and weight loss pills, one approach stands out to be fundamentally simple and surprisingly powerful. In today’s fast-paced culture, diet is more automated than intentional. Snacks while scrolling, smoke lunch during the meeting, and finish dinner without any taste. This disconnection from our diet can lead […]
A guide to a real mom with wellness hype, food horror, common sense
Inside: Are you confused by seed oil, food dyes, MSG, sugar? Nutritionist mom breaks down the facts behind controversial food topics. There is no fear or hype here. Early in the nutrition of real moms, I wrote about communicating food horrors I saw on social media. In a post on Facebook called Fear & Loathing, […]
Tomato, tomaft
This has been a bit of a life, including a tomato-themed dinner in Veritas and a nature hike we photographed with birch. Veritas Dinner Series Veritas is one of my favorite vineyards in town as it hosts so many fun events. From Starry Nights concerts to Veritas Illuminated Winter Lights tours and dinner series dinners […]