These days it seems like self-care has gotten complicated. It’s a trendy consumer-driven machine in which we’re all on the search to find that one right thing that will help us feel good. Does that sound familiar? Yes, I’m a part of that whole machine too. While it’s nice to spend money on things that […]
Why are so many of us eating much more ‘bad’ food during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are we predisposed to reaching for comfort foods during times of stress? What is comfort food actually? When we need to feel a bit better many of us turn to “comfort food.” Many of us tie the idea to things […]
For the longest time, coffee has been a part of my life. From drinking sugar filled cups when I was probably too young to the “crack” coffee provided by the library in grad school that got me through exams to bad (and some good) first dates, coffee has been with me for a long time. […]
We’ve got a special treat for you this week! While a lot of people are thinking more and more about nutrition (especially during the winter months) we thought we would bring in Viva Wellness’ in-house Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Caitie Corradino! Rachel and Jor-El sat down with Caitie to talk about all things nutrition. In this […]
For those of you who aren’t allergic to peanuts butter, I highly recommend adding peanuts (or peanut butter!) as a part of your wellness routine. Let me tell you why. Historically, I haven’t been a huge fan of peanuts or peanut butter. Growing up as a boy in the south was probably the culprit because […]
Eating healthier is an ongoing journey for me. I’m consistently thinking of ways to incorporate fresher foods and eating healthier. As a gadget guy who is also a foodie, these kitchen gadgets are what I rely on to help me stay healthy in the kitchen. A cast iron grill/griddle pan While the grill/griddle pan isn’t […]
In our latest episode of Well, well… Rachel and Jor-El talk all things healthy eating! Have you ever been scrolling on Instagram and seen these perfectly curated smoothie bowls or sophisticated meal prep options? Yes, us too! But guess what, most people don’t eat like that regularly, not even those influencers themselves. Tune into this […]
Today’s post is from Contributor Julia Chebotar of healthchefjulia.com. We all love heading to our local Farmer’s Market in the summer to buy local, seasonal produce! In most cases, we don’t even mind paying a little extra for the amazing freshness we get from the local vendors. But it’s hard to know how to pick […]
Born and raised in the South, I know a little something about oil and frying. These days, I fry things very rarely at home but as a baker I try a lot of different things to reduce overall fat in recipes and opt for more nutritional content from those fats when I can. This brings […]
Now, I know the title is a bit misleading here but I’ve recently made a new food discovery and I’m pretty excited about it. Have you ever eaten dates?! OK, so in full disclosure I’ve definitely had dates before I’m sure, but not when I can actually remember. I’m sure I’ve had them prepared at […]
