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Refreshing, delicious and versatile, citrus is a quintessential flavor of summertime. If you're looking to enhance and add new depth to your

The Okinawan Japanese have a saying: hara hachi bu, which means, roughly translated, “Stop eating when you are 80% full”. The French say,

We've all been there. We know we should eat healthy, but far too often we find ourselves reaching for what appears to be the easy grab-and

Many people associate healthy eating with bland, flavorless, unexciting foods. This mindset limits exploring new dishes and desserts that of

The products you put on your body matter as much as the ones you put in your body. That's why so many cosmetic labels now include buzzwords

Did you know honey bees are responsible for over 35% of the foods you eat, as well as the honey you enjoy? Honey bees are vital to the healt

Over the more recent years we are seeing the rise of epigenetics and the study of how outside factors influence the role of gene expression

People often ask me the ONE THING I would recommend when it comes to food. I find it a loaded question, because there are so many different

Smoothie's get a bad rap. And yet the benefits go far beyond "they are good for me". Think food waste management, financial savings,

What are adaptogens? If you are like me and read health and wellness articles on the reg, then you have definitely heard this new-ish buzzwo

Are you into natural skincare that uses premium ingredients while delivering professional results? At Okoko Cosmétiques, we create high-perf

I heard a couple of interesting stats earlier this week: 7x as many people are now living over the age of 85, relative to 1960 10,000 people

Valentine’s Day is coming up and I wanted to create something yummy and PINK for you guys to enjoy! This is such a delicious treat and it is

It's natural to want to eat healthy and fuel your body with the nutrients it needs to feel good. Figuring out how to actually eat healthy

Have you ever wondered why losing weight and keeping it off feels so difficult? Confused by all the conflicting information out there? Think

Navigating the sea of food labels on products for babies, children and adults alike can be overwhelming. After all, you want peace of mind

I’ve been writing and talking quite a bit recently about the impact of food on our brains, with respect to our moods, longevity, and ...

What a year it’s been, to say the least. I know that not EVERYTHING is going to change when the clock strikes midnight on NYE, but I feel a

Worry. We’ve all experienced some form of worry in our lifetime. To an extent, worry is natural and acts as a way for the mind to protect...

Life is unpredictable. Between these stressful times and your own personal challenges, you're probably dealing with more today than ...

An abundance of research studies has shown that a high percentage of people tend to eat more sodium (salt) than they need. Eating too much..