This post was written by Emily Rooney of Happy Organized Life. It was edited by Amanda Kay and fact-checked by Hailey Rose McLaughlin. Mental Health…
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Here is something you’ve probably never been told: Perimenopause (the period leading up to menopause) and menopause are risk factors for developing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a sugar metabolism disorder that affects 1 in 9 women where there is too much sugar (glucose) in the blood. In type 2 diabetes, cells
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Apparently, we grow our kids short and slim, so when my very skinny freshman son decided to join the high-school wrestling team, he was quite…
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When athletes work out, they losing sweat and expend energy. The purpose of a “sports drink” is to replenish lost fluids, necessary electrolytes and carbohydrates, keeping the athlete’s energy up as they continue to exert themselves (or recover). Store-bought premade drinks they reach for often contain added ingredients, flavorings, and artificial sweeteners that I avoid!
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It happened to me. The thing no mom ever wants to happen. I heard those words: “I didn’t know you were expecting!” Then the uncomfortable silence and a quick mumbled response, “I’m not.” I was at the orthodontist for my oldest (trying to help her with mouth breathing!). That sure started the appointment awkwardly! And
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Wondering if collagen (use the coupon KS10 for 10% off!) protein powder measures up next to whey protein, pea, hemp, and other vegan options? And is protein powder even a healthy, real food option for those who are working hard to live a clean eating lifestyle but want an extra protein boost for their brain,
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Confession: I’m a shoulder cracker. Since high school, when I was a cheerleader and dancer with an imperfect back handspring, I’ve ritualistically popped my right shoulder constantly. It’s as much a part of my normal life as the slight space between my front teeth and the way my hair parts where it wants to, regardless
What is body brushing? What are the benefits of body brushing? Here’s why I started and kept it up! I remember the first time someone asked me if I body brushed. Huh? Naturally, I brush my teeth. And I know lots of people brush their hair—though I haven’t combed my hair in 3 years thanks
There’s still a small part of me that considers myself an athlete. I played soccer for 15 years (and a few seasons of softball as well). I dabbled with intramural sports in college. I was well acquainted with exercise, stretching techniques, exercising thresholds, and metering my stamina for two-a-day practices. And I bought into the philosophy:
My husband is a frequent part of Kitchen Stewardship®, popping in and out of posts from time to time. He’s usually the observer or commentator of a situation (like this week’s real food party menu), sometimes the cheerleader, often the skeptic, and every so often, the pawn (think organ meats). Never before has he been
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Many of you have been curious to get the full story about how we naturally lowered my husband’s triglyceride numbers with diet alone since I began hinting at his weight loss and lipids numbers. It’s been a long time since I shared DH’s numbers online, probably because they haven’t been very pleasant. The last time
Protein shakes, energy bars, and supplements marketed to athletes sometimes feel like the worst offenders in the processed foods world. Between the odd chemicals claiming to boost muscle mass, increase energy, and extend endurance (creatine, anyone?) and the fact that most energy bars use soy protein, ignoring the fact that animal foods are the best
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Quinoa is not a grain. Technically, it’s a chenopod, related to beets, spinach, and the ever-delicious tumbleweed. As seeds go, it’s not incredibly high in protein but runs right around average for common nuts and seeds, but if you consider it a grain – and many do, since it behaves a wee bit like one
My husband doesn’t eat quinoa, no matter how I serve it, but when he tried this gluten-free quinoa oat protein bar recipe, his feedback was something like this: “Yeah, these are pretty good – and if you consider they’re supposed to be healthy, they’re really good!” So if you, too, are not a fan of
Is it possible to practice yoga as a faithful Catholic? Every time I mention yoga here at Kitchen Stewardship®, like I did in this post about harnessing the power in a woman’s natural cycle, I receive feedback challenging me to look into the issue and find that Catholic Church teaching explicitly forbids yoga. As I
