We have all been there when our boss or fellow employee decides to be nice and bring in something edible for the staff to enjoy in the workplace that day, right? Although that gesture is a kind one, the treats that they bring in for you to eat are…
“The incredible edible egg” may be the most accurate jingle ever made. Eggs are a great source of protein, they are inexpensive and they can be prepared many different ways. My personal fave is the hard-boiled egg. A Few Nutritional Benefits of Hard Boiled Eggs More than half the…
Your body is made up of a large portion of liquids containing substances called electrolytes. These electrolyte substances are small substances that a body needs to stay in good electrical balance. Items such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphate carry electrical charges that are responsible for stimulating muscles and…
It seems like everything changes as we age, including your hair. It seems normal when men lose their hair as they age, but when it happens for women, it seems to be more concerning. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most of us lose about 50 to 100…
One of my favorite holidays is Saint Patrick's Day. I am so proud of my personal Irish heritage, so of course I am excited to share this blog post with with you. I even participated in Irish step dancing classes and competitions when I was younger so you know I…
What are Probiotics? Probiotics are typically defined as good bacteria or yeasts that are good for your health. We are encouraged to get more probiotics into our diet because over 70% of our immune system is in our gut and we need to constantly make sure that we keep the…
It is rare that I meet with friends or clients who say that they never feel bloated after eating. In fact, feeling bloated is probably the number one reason people are confused as to what they should be eating. Not everyone reacts the same way after a meal. The…
This is my favorite winter plant-based "noodle" soup recipe that I am so excited to share with you all. I put noodles in air quotes due to the fact that I actually use couscous in this recipe which is a type of pasta instead of a classic noodle. I…
https://youtu.be/wYYI326CsIk I am Cassandra Kurpiel, a 36-year-old mom of an 11-year-old, my mission was to slim down and tone up. I was always in pretty good shape until a few years ago when cancer hit my family and I devoted myself to taking care of my father. My days of…
Have you ever had that experience where your legs just seem to ache and feel stiff and painful? These symptoms can also be known as leg cramps and can occur at any time of day in both men and women. Often, leg cramps seem to be more common with age,…