Kick it to the Curb Paté with Roasted Carrot & Lentils
Pulse check! And we’re not talking about what you do mid-workout.
Nutrient-rich pulses (aka lentils) actually work to monitor your heart. Hippocrates called them “little wonders” and it’s easy to see why. Lentils are high in folate, a vitamin that helps to reduce homocysteine in the blood—and since high homocysteine levels are linked...
How Much? When? What Kind? The Big Water Questions Answered
Although there are other existential things to worry about, hydration is high up there. We do it every day of our lives, and there are few activities for which we can say the same.
Half a gallon. Eight 8-ounce glasses. 1.9 litres. These are some of the numbers we found telling...
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Sometimes we think that deep joy comes from the external things in life, like a vacation or a great meal. But a little perspective can go a long way.
Although we totally encourage you to make awesome goals for self-improvement every year, we also want you to remember all...
There's an autumn chill in the air and you might find that your belly is growling more often. One of the best ways to fill up is to increase your intake of healthy fats and protein. This week's omega-rich and protein-packed silky blend of nuts, seeds & fall figs will put your...
We may wish to be peaceful and even-keeled at all times, but there’s this thing called life that happens.
Sometimes, no matter how much deep breathing you may do, your emotions and your circumstances overcome you.
We have to remember that at the heart, meditation is allowing what is. This means that...
Here's What to Do With Your Hands During Meditation
Ever wonder what to do with your hands while you're sitting in meditation? If you get fidgety or distracted by your hands, check out these three great (and relaxing) options.
Picture the perfect meditation posture. Chances are, it's very Buddha-like. But, that quintessential hand position (also known as a mudra) can...
What does your morning routine look like? Some of us are lucky enough to brush our teeth and hair, saving the primping for the morning commute. Could you imagine doing 19 things before you eat breakfast (and grunting while you grind coffee beans doesn’t count)?
The ancient medical system of Ayurveda...
Here’s How to Make Your Ahimsa (Non-Violence) Practice Include Mother Earth
How often do you think about what you are putting in your body? Three times a day? How about what you’re putting down the sink, in the trash, or the air we breathe?
Thinking beyond ourselves is rooted in the practice of ahimsa. Ahimsa is the first Yama in Patanjali’s 8...
Why Your Partner Hates Giving You a Massage (and How to Change That)
One of the most profound ways we communicate is through touch. But how often are we touching our partners non-sexually? Do you often ask for a massage and get denied?
We tend to be less tolerant and more critical with our romantic partners than we are with others. We are usually...
OK, Seriously - What Does Meditation Really Do For You?
Like pigeon pose for your tight hips, you're looking for that special sauce to help your inner calm carry you on. They say meditation can help, but what's all this chatter about a little bit of sitting and ommming?
Experts tout meditation increases levels of happiness, helps you sleep, repairs emotional trauma, lowers risk of...
