Posts Tagged ‘self-care’
Is Coffee Good for You? The Health Benefits and Limits of Coffee
My workspace while blogging, always complete with a cup of black coffee in the morning Is coffee good for you? How much coffee should you drink in a day? Can pregnant women drink coffee? Today I explore the science behind this popular morning beverage. I’m a coffee lover. Black coffee. Coffee with cream. Fancy pumpkin…
Read MoreWine Camp
Good food, good drink, and good people. Three of my favorite things in the world collided last weekend at my very first year of participating in Wine Camp, an annual tradition which I was invited to by my dear Leanna and her mother, Lanette. We spent last Saturday hopping between local wineries sampling the local fare.…
Read MoreShould I Take a Nutrition Supplement?
Of all things nutrition, one of the most obscure and confusing topics seems to be nutritional supplements. Nutritional supplements come in many forms: herbs, vitamins, diet pills, and mineral compounds. They’re recommended by everybody from your favorite chiropractor to your second cousin’s personal trainer. They come with a multitude of health claims – burn more…
Read More3 Big Benefits of Family Dinner
The benefits of having mealtime as a family mealtime extend beyond nutrition, helping you to connect with your children and promote healthy eating habits. Growing up on a farm in Kansas, the dinner table was always a special place for my family. During Sweet Corn Season in the summer, my parents, brother, and I would…
Read MoreWhat is Hoppiness? The Origin Story of Peas and Hoppiness
Baby blogger Ann back home on the farm, learning about Nitrogen Fertilizer and Crop Rotation in agriculture Peas and Hoppiness. Yes, it’s a food pun. No, it’s not a typo – it’s spelled with an “O.” As in “hops,” like what’s used to brew beer. Peas and Hoppiness started as a brainstorming session of potential…
Read MoreNon-Negotiable Health Needs: How to Stay Healthy When Busy
How do you stay healthy when you’re busy? These self-care tips for busy moms will help you stay on track with nutrition, exercise, and mental wellness. I’m in a season of life so beautifully busy that self-care is hard to fit in. Between balancing the activities of our teenager – running from sports practice to…
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