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Wellness Mama » Archives for February 2020

Archives for February 2020

Do Cruciferous Vegetables hurt the Thyroid
Health

Are Cruciferous Vegetables Bad for Thyroid?

February 29, 2020 by Katie Wells

“Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” -Michael Pollan This is the advice most of us know to be true — that if we eat our veggies, and lots of them, we will be healthier… right? I always thought so, until I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid. I read a …

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herb profile nettle leaf
Natural Remedies

8 Benefits of Stinging Nettle (& How to Use It in Tea, Tonics, Haircare & More)

February 26, 2020 by Katie Wells

Nettle is one of my favorite herbs. Also called “stinging nettle,” it is packed with nutrients and is even one of the ingredients in my homemade pregnancy tea. Stinging nettle benefits go far beyond pregnancy though. What Is Nettle? Nettle (Urtica dioica) is also known as stinging nettle, common nettle, and garden nettle. It is …

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Recipes, Seafood Recipes

Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Patties

February 25, 2020 by Katie Wells

Let’s face it: everything tastes better with bacon! For example: Loaded cauliflower with bacon Crustless broccoli quiche with bacon Bacon chicken bites (a family favorite!) Bacon lime sweet potato salad Even chocolate-covered bacon! See what I mean? These bacon wrapped salmon patties are a fast recipe and an easy way to make canned salmon “gourmet.” The kids …

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make exercise a habit
Health

8 Ways to Make Fitness a Habit

February 22, 2020 by Katie Wells

Exercise doesn’t have to only come in the form of a planned workout. It’s a great idea to build it into your everyday life in the form of family fun. But setting aside some time for a workout every day is also important. Having a fitness habit is the best way to reach fitness goals, but …

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homemade lotion for men
Beauty

DIY Men’s Lotion Recipe With Essential Oils

February 19, 2020 by Katie Wells

I’m a big fan of lotion bars since they’re portable and mess-free, but sometimes it’s nice to have regular lotion on hand too. I wanted to create something especially for men, so I came up with this men’s lotion recipe. This DIY men’s moisturizer isn’t overly greasy or complicated to make… and it features essential oils …

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Recipes, Soup & Stew Recipes

Loaded Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

February 18, 2020 by Katie Wells

I used to love making potato soup, clam chowder, and other potato-based soups and stews. Now that we don’t eat white potatoes very often, I hadn’t made any of them in years. I found my old potato soup recipe when I was cleaning out my cabinets, and decided to try a sweet potato version instead. …

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Reasons Why You Should Keep a Health Journal
Mindset

How to Keep a Health Journal

February 15, 2020 by Katie Wells

How well would you rate your overall health — and how confident do you feel about your answer? Keeping a health diary might help give you a clearer view of how your lifestyle choices affect how you feel, and give your overall well-being a needed boost. I firmly believe that things like eating lots of …

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Breakfast Recipes, Recipes

Creamy Shirred Eggs (Breakfast Favorite!)

February 11, 2020 by Katie Wells

The quicker and easier breakfast is, the better. Eggs are our go-to breakfast since they’re an inexpensive and healthy protein source that can be cooked quickly. It doesn’t take long though until we get tired of the typical fried or scrambled approach. Shirred eggs are a new (and kind of fancy) spin on breakfast eggs. …

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healthy lifestyle apps for iPhone android
Health

My Favorite Health Apps for Mind, Body and Hormones

February 8, 2020 by Katie Wells

In my recent podcast about my transformation and weight loss, I mentioned several health apps that were helpful in the process. I’m sharing more detail about each one below and how I used them as part of my strategy this past year. Like any aspect of health, I think that the apps that are most …

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four thieves vinegar tincture
Natural Remedies

Vinegar of the Four Thieves Health Tonic Recipe

February 6, 2020 by Katie Wells

I mentioned the Vinegar of the Four Thieves when talking about natural bug spray alternatives, but this health tonic is so much more! This herbal tincture is easy to make and works for so many purposes (more on that below). We use it both internally for illness and externally for a natural insect repellant. The …

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Poultry Recipes, Recipes, Soup & Stew Recipes

Indian Mulligatawny Soup (Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional)

February 4, 2020 by Katie Wells

My family loves Indian food so I’m always looking for healthy Indian recipes to try at home. This mulligatawny soup recipe has become one of our favorites. It’s so simple to make, but packs a lot of flavor. What Is Indian Mulligatawny Soup? Mulligatawny soup is an Indian soup that became popular in England during British …

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Homemade dog treats with coconut oil
Natural Home

Healthy Homemade Dog Treats

February 1, 2020 by Katie Wells

I’ve always been an animal person. I begged for years to get my first dog, Holly, when I was five. We named her Holly because she was born right before Christmas and she was the best Christmas present ever! Holly passed away years ago, but now I get to watch my own children enjoy our …

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