Author: Lily

In my last post, I explained why a crusted baguette in Paris hits your gut differently than a slice of Wonder bread in the USA. It’s a combination of factors: – Differences in varieties of grains (soft white wheat (lower gluten) in Europe vs hard red wheat (higher, denser gluten structure) in USA) – Differences in fermentation and processing  – Huge differences in additives allowed in the USA – And possible glyphosate contamination in the wheat.  It seems that glyphosate contamination isn’t a big deal since only about 3% of the wheat acreage is said to be sprayed with pre-harvest…

I have never been—and never will be—a morning person. No matter how early I go to bed, no matter how excited I am to get up the following day, when my alarm goes off, I will inevitably hit snooze until the last possible second. I’ve made peace with this fate. Instead of fighting against this, I’ve learned to work with what I’ve got. I’ve given up on the idea of going to the gym before I go to work, I plan out my outfit for the following day the night before, and I rely on a steady stream of easy…

Struggling to shed stubborn pounds despite diet and exercise? Semaglutide treatment for weight loss could be a game-changer, but it’s not for everyone. Increasingly popular for managing obesity, semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that mimics the body’s fullness hormone, helping curb appetite and promote weight loss. FDA-approved under Wegovy for obesity and used off-label via Ozempic for type 2 diabetes, semaglutide offers promising results when paired with lifestyle changes. In this guide, we’ll cover who qualifies for semaglutide, dosing strategies, pros and cons, safety guidelines, and how to access this medication, helping you make informed decisions about your weight…

New research shows that just about a third of Americans 65 and older say their physical health is excellent or very good. And about 22% report difficulty in carrying out ordinary physical activities like walking, climbing stairs, and carrying groceries. That’s according to the Pew Research Center this month. It surveyed 8,750 U.S. adults of all ages in September. You can read more about the findings here. The report is full of fascinating facts about our aging population; 18% of Americans are 65 or older, with similar numbers in Canada and the United Kingdom. Older people enjoy community engagement, hobbies,…

Turkey and stuffing are forever linked together. Whether you actually stuff a turkey with a stuffing mixture (and make sure it cooks through safely) or you cook the stuffing outside the turkey (in which case it’s known as dressing), you can’t have one without the other on Thanksgiving. We’re pretty sure it’s against the law. Though this combo is coveted any time of year, cooking an entire turkey can be daunting—and it takes hours we usually don’t have outside of the holidays. So, how can we get big Thanksgiving flavor any night of the week? With a handful of ingredients…

These Keto Cranberry White Chocolate Magic Bars are a festive, low carb, nut-free holiday bar with a golden brown crust, chewy cranberries, creamy layers, and the perfect holiday twist! Keto Cranberry White Chocolate Magic Bars If you’ve been around my blog for any length of time, you know I absolutely love taking classic cookie bars and giving them a sugar-free, low carb spin—especially during the holiday season when decadent desserts seem to fill every corner of the internet. But this year, while the kids were over decorating gingerbread houses, I ended up creating something completely new… and totally magical. My youngest,…

The Dirty Chai Latte is a popular drink served at many coffee shops. We’ve created a vegan Dirty Chai Latte Starbucks Copycat recipe that you can make at home for a fraction of the price! DIRTY CHAI LATTE RECIPE Love coffeehouse drinks but want to make them at home? Us, too! While we love heading to the coffee shop it can consume a lot of time and money! We have been working to create some of our favorite coffee shop drink recipes at home. We love the dirty chai latte because you can drink it warm or cold over ice!…

Marinara is a classic tomato sauce with all the best flavors of an Italian-American kitchen: fresh garlic, tomatoes, herbs, and good olive oil. It’s so easy to make from scratch, you’ll never need to use store-bought again. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Why You’ll Love This Marinara Sauce Recipe It’s fast and foolproof: This homemade marinara comes together in 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. Fresh, bright flavor every time: Using quality tomatoes and good olive oil gives you a velvety, restaurant-worthy sauce. It’s endlessly versatile: Toss it with pasta, simmer meatballs, use it on chicken Parmesan, or as…

“I work with coaches and other people who know too much.” Kate Solovieva is a former professor of psychology, a PN master coach, and PN’s director of community engagement. And the above quote has become one of her taglines. Though Coach Kate has coached thousands of “regular” clients, her specialty is coaching other coaches. Through her work as an instructor with PN’s Level 2 Master Health Coaching Certification, a facilitator for PN’s private online coaching communities, and a coach in her own private practice, she gets a front-row view of all the questions and challenges both new and seasoned coaches…

This sun-dried tomato roast makes a stunning centerpiece for any holiday table. Packed with umami and filled with a hearty blend of mushrooms and potatoes, it delivers deep flavor and satisfying texture in every slice. Completely vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free with an easy nut-free option. This is my version of a vegan holiday roast. We make this “meat” mixture with some white beans and almond flour, and process it until smooth. I also add some sun dried tomatoes for that rich, umami flavor.  The mixture becomes like a pâté in the food processor, then we spread that onto parchment paper.…