Health and Wellness

Halloween Treats are No Trick!

    It's my favorite time of year! I absolutely love everything about the fall but especially Halloween and the Day of the Dead. We actually greet the first day of October by saying "Happy Spooktober" to friends and family! Unfortunately, we have all been brainwashed by commerce into giving horrific, sugary treats to trick-or-treating… Continue reading Halloween Treats are No Trick!

Health and Wellness

Disneyland Eats, Part 2

Yep, I promised to try out a couple of places outside of Disneyland and so I have. Unfortunately, the Rainforest Cafe is now gone so they are off the list which is sad because they were always super busy and very accomodating. I only really tried a couple of places to eat in Downtown Disney… Continue reading Disneyland Eats, Part 2

food addiction, Health and Wellness

Change Your Words

Sometimes, the path to changing our way of eating or just our desire to get healthier lies within our own minds. The conversations that we have inside our heads is just as powerful as any addictive chemical we put into our bodies (I'm lookin' at you sugar and oil!). For instance, have you ever had… Continue reading Change Your Words

food addiction, Health and Wellness

Sodium Makes You Hungry

I'm sure everyone's heard how salty foods make you thirstier, right? Well, a longterm study about sodium intake that took place in Germany, has scientists questioning that. As it turns out, increased sodium intake does not increase one's thirst nor does it make one urinate more. But, researchers have found that intake of too much… Continue reading Sodium Makes You Hungry