Since 2006, The American College of Sports Medicine has released an annual survey of the top 20 fitness trends to look out for in the upcoming year. 2016’s survey saw some regulars drop off the list completely and some newcomers surge to the top.
The “back to basics” philosophy previously driven by the weak economy seems to be fading as more costly fitness technology is becoming a billion dollar industry.
Bone broth was one of the “it” foods in 2015. Instead of coffee, cups of piping hot bone broth found their way on to the menus of every paleo-friendly restaurant. Bone broth was seemingly sold at every health food store and wellness storefront that I walked into- and for quite a steep price I might add!
But what is all the hype? What is the real benefit of drinking broth? Is it worth all that money? Here’s everything you need to know about the healing benefits of bone broth and how to make it at home for way less!
PREP TIME: 35 minutes
COOK TIME: 24-48 hours
If using raw bones, roasting them ahead of time will give the broth a much richer flavor.
Well, these healing modalities are actually anything but new. Some date back thousands of years, but they are just gaining popularity in western medicine much more recently. I have been lucky enough to experience each of these 5 powerful healing modalities, so here’s a breakdown of exactly why you need to experience these in 2016.
When shopping on a budget, we sometimes can’t buy everything organic- and that’s okay! Below is a list of the “dirty dozen” and the “clean fifteen”.
The dirty dozen are the produce options that contain the highest amounts of pesticides and other toxic chemicals. You always want to go organic if purchasing any of these.
The clean fifteen are the foods with the least amount of pesticides and toxins. Typically, if it has a tougher, thicker skin that you are not eating, you can opt not to go organic if budgeting.
Dry skin brushing not only removes the dead skin cells on your body, but it helps to regenerate new skin. It is one of the few actually successful ways to improve the appearance of cellulite and, when done regularly, results in improved radiance in your skin. It also increases circulation and enhances your body’s ability to detoxify.
The skin is our largest organ and a huge player in eliminating toxins. Dry skin brushing is an easy way to increase circulation and enhance this detoxification process.
The holiday season is filled with cakes and pies and feasts and drinks. The classic comfort foods and treats associated with happy childhood memories are at every corner. To say it is difficult to stay on track with your diet and exercise this time of year is an understatement. Here are some easy tips to keep you from overindulging this holiday season.
SERVES: 6-8
PREP TIME: 25-30 minutes (includes both bread and stuffing time)
COOK TIME: 2 hours (includes both bread and stuffing time)
*If you are skipping a step and using store-bought bread (this will save you about 45 minutes), just pass over the first set of ingredients and instructions and head right to making your stuffing. Elana’s Pantry Paleo Bread has been used in this recipe with great success if you’re looking for a short cut.
Bread:
Is this ↑↑↑ the image you have in your head when you think of the holidays? The stress and panic of shopping and racing around trying to complete 25 hours of tasks in a 24 hour day? Where is the holiday cheer people?!?
When you think of the holiday season as a kid, you think of yummy food, bright lights, gifts, family and fun! When you think of the holiday season as an adult you think of travel, family conflicts, cooking and cleaning and buying gifts. The holidays tend to lose their excitement as we grow up and become more a time of stress than a time of joy.
It doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips on how to handle holiday stress and how to get back to that excited feeling you had when you were a kid when someone mentioned the holiday season.
Traveling can be a stressful thing. There’s the expense, the planning, getting the time off of work, rushing to catch a flight or sitting in traffic on the drive. Add to that a pet coming along for the journey and things just got a whole lot more complicated.
Traveling with your pet doesn’t have to be a headache for you or your four-legged friend. These tips will help ensure a stress-free traveling experience for both you and your furry companion.