Author: Lily

I used to think being triggered meant someone else was doing something wrong. Someone interrupted me, showed up late again, or spoke too loudly. My irritation felt justified. After all, the problem was clearly outside of me. Or at least that’s what I told myself. Over time, though, I began to notice a pattern that was much harder to sit with. The things that bothered me most in other people often pointed back to something unresolved within me. Not in a neat or obvious way, and definitely not in a way I initially enjoyed examining. Once I started paying attention,…

Just recently Wolf’s Ridge Brewing reintroduced weekday lunch in their downtown dining room! While they’ve been open for dinner and weekend brunch, they discontinued the mid-day meal following the slowing of downtown lunch traffic following the pandemic. But as more workers and residents have come downtown, they re-launched service! They’ve crafted a menu of small plates like salads, soups, a brewer’s board, and creative dishes like their full breakdown of squash. You can pair it all with house beers and cocktails, wines and ciders, and zero proof libations. If you want to get creative, try the squash, which uses the…

Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo This chicken and andouille gumbo is about as traditional as you can get, made a little easier using a rotisserie chicken. It’s the ultimate big-group comfort food. Serve over plenty of steamed rice. Published on January 2, 2026

Staying active is a big factor in healthy aging for women over 50. Regular exercise can help lower the risk of chronic disease, prevent falls and ward off the weight gain and loss of bone and muscle mass associated with menopause. The stronger you are as you cross over the proverbial hill of 50, the better off that you will be as you age. LivingBetter50 has some similar and unique fitness tips for women over 50. Playing sports and staying active benefit women 55 and older in many ways.  What kind of sports and exercise are best for women over…

The perfect side for your lunches this summer! Made with 1/2 lite coconut milk for the flavour and 1/2 reduced fat cow’s milk for the protein and calcium, it’s also packed with fibre and will keep you full and satisfied all afternoon long.  Serves: 3–4 Keeps: Up to 3 days refrigerated Ingredients Flesh of 1 ripe mango ⅓ cup black chia seeds 2 tsp maple syrup ½ tsp vanilla paste 200ml light coconut milk 200ml dairy milk (or milk of choice) Method Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into an airtight…

Here are the best and most delicious top 20 low carb keto recipes of 2025! If you’ve been following a keto diet or low-carb diet, you already know that eating this way is no longer about boring meals or sacrificing flavor. The best keto recipes and low-carb recipes today focus on simple ingredients, real food, high protein, and meals the whole family will actually enjoy. Whether you’re eating this way for weight loss, blood sugar balance, or simply because you feel better on a ketogenic diet or low carb diet, these low-carb keto recipes prove you don’t need added sugar,…

Forget starvation diets. This satisfying Mediterranean diet soup recipe is the perfect gentle and healthy reset, which is why I make it every January and whenever I feel sluggish and need a boost. With turmeric, ginger, and a whole head of cabbage to sooth inflammation without giving up flavor. My January Mediterranean Diet Cabbage Soup If your jeans are feeling a little tighter after weeks of holiday feasting (hello baklava and lamb roast), believe me, I’m right there with you! January is often the time when everyone swings to the extreme. We punish ourselves with restrictive cleanses or skip meals…

Antibiotics revolutionized medicine by combating bacterial infections that once proved fatal, yet they come with potential downsides that demand careful use. This article outlines seven common side effects you might encounter, alongside the proven strategy experts endorse for minimizing risks: shorter treatment durations. Understanding these elements empowers informed decisions about when and how to use these vital drugs.What Antibiotics Are (and Aren’t)Antibiotics target bacteria specifically, halting their growth or killing them outright to resolve infections like strep throat or urinary tract issues. Brad Spellberg, MD, Chief Medical Officer at the Los Angeles General Medical Center and author of Rising Plague, emphasizes…

It’s always fun rounding up my favorite eats of the year. We were fortunate to taste some pretty amazing dishes in 2025, so I’m highlighting some of my favorite bites around Columbus! A New Year’s Day feast at Haveli Bistro! It was our first time at this upscale but approachable Indian spot at High and Spring streets downtown. Warming up in the winter with hot pot at CoCo Cuisine. I feel like we spent a lot of time this year exploring international eats along Bethel Road. Read more: A New Option for Dim Sum and Hot Pot on Bethel Road:…

Even though many people struggle for years with type 2 diabetes, there is real hope that you can reverse type 2 diabetes quickly by making better food choices. To illustrate this point, I want to share a 2024 study that was conducted in the Marshall Islands, one of the world’s hotspots for diabetes. The results are not as dramatic as the Roy Taylor approach. Still, we clearly see that our choices of foods and the quality of our overall diet do make a significant impact on blood sugar control, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Crisis in the Marshall…