Wellness Mama®
Simple Answers for Healthier Families
It’s troubling to read that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will face an invasive breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Thankfully with better research and screening, survival rates have improved over the last decade at least in women over 50 (according to BreastCancer.org). Still, there is much more work ahead to improve the odds. …
When you’re trying to eat a healthier diet, variety is key. One of my favorite ways to serve a wide range of colorful fruits and veggies (and healthy proteins) is in a salad! Now that the garden is back in action, we’re back to a favorite and easy way to do this: a homemade mason jar …
Newsflash to no one… I really like coffee! While I may have evolved from vanilla lattes to mushroom coffee over the years, our coffee bar has always been one of the most popular spots in the house. I’ve made a hobby of coming up with delicious coffee drink recipes at home, so when I started …
Do you struggle with digestive issues? Many of us deal with gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, leaky gut, or other digestive disorders. While there are plenty of over-the-counter options to help boost stomach acid or otherwise soothe the discomfort of digestive problems, there are plenty of natural solutions you can try, too. …
I really enjoy the challenge of trying to use every last bit of something. There are so many wonderful things you can make from things most people throw away. Like making nutrient-dense bone broth from a leftover roasted chicken, or repurposing scarves or brown paper grocery bags to make an eco-friendly gift wrap. These things …
Most nights, I cook one of the easy one-pan meals in my Wellness Mama Cookbook (grab a copy here) because those are our family favorites and I know they are fast, easy, and delicious. With over 200 recipes to choose from, we hardly ever get in the dinnertime rut of using the same meals over …
It’s hard to narrow this list down to just 10 toxic personal care ingredients since unfortunately there are SO many. Even products that claim to be “paraben-free,” “clean,” or “all-natural” often hide toxins in their ingredients list. Ironically, sometimes these hidden ingredients are toxic chemicals that are some of the worst offenders! Over a number …
When you think about how to shrink pores naturally, images of face masks and scrubs may come to mind. With so many remedies out there, it’s hard to know what’s actually effective, and what’s hype. Firstly, we need to look at what causes enlarged pores so we can get to the root cause and have …
I’m a huge fan of deviled eggs. They’re one of the few modern snack foods that can easily be made healthy! Deviled eggs are perfect for family get-togethers, picnics, and backyard parties since almost everybody loves them. They’re also really easy to throw together. I wanted to try something a little different from the same old …
“Beans, beans, good for your heart…” You probably remember that little chant that was popular among second graders, at least at my elementary school. It lightheartedly reminds us of the cardiovascular benefits of eating legumes… among other things! Turns out that there may be some truth in the old nursery rhyme. While it’s true that …
What would happen if one day 80% of flowering plants disappeared? If bees and pollinators die out, that’s exactly what would happen. Bee-friendly garden plants are a simple way to save the honey bees and make the world a better (and more beautiful) place. Why Are Bees So Important? In recent years there’s been more awareness …
Every once in awhile, there is a food that we really miss from our pre-real food lifestyle. Like the kids’ desire for waffles. Or my love of Chinese food. I’m not willing to throw healthy eating out the window just for the sake of a craving though, so I usually come up with a healthy alternative that …
In the food world, the label “natural” is unregulated and can appear on products that contain traces of pesticides, antibiotics, or other additives. For a long time, I assumed the same was the case with wine and that for the most part, all wine was “natural.” Right? Turns out I was more than just a …
