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21 Days to Make a Habit

21 days. Depending on how you spin it, three weeks might seem like a blink of an eye or an eternity. So where did the number come from exactly?! Well,

3 Ways to Modify Your Yoga Practice

When I first slunk my way into a yoga class over a decade ago, I couldn’t touch my toes. Every part of me was tight, from my hamstrings to my

Energy Exhausting Foods

Energy levels rise and fall throughout the day. What you put into your body has a huge role in the energy roller coaster. If you’re looking to keep your energy

Time is Tight, Make a Smoothie

Sometimes, you don’t have the time to prep and sit down for a traditional meal. Maybe you’re running late. Maybe an emergency came up. Either way, it could just not

When to Support Your Immune System

Now more than ever, people are paying attention to their immune system. With the global pandemic in mind, they’re looking for ways to stay healthy. In a perfect world, a

5 Simple Steps for Portion Control

When you think of portion control, what are the first thoughts that pop into your head? Hopefully it’s not a negative connotation or an inner grumble. The phrase itself can be

Eat This, Not That

Let’s play a game!! Eat this, and (preferably) not that. There are a few areas of the Pure 21 Wellness Challenge that are a bit trickier than others to navigate when it comes to substitutions

The Greatness of Garlic

Whether you’re roasting, sautéing, or boiling it, garlic is delicious any way you prepare it. This member of the onion family is a key ingredient in an infinite number of

EVOO: The Royal Oil

If you’re doing the Pure 21 Wellness Challenge or are just being more conscious of the things you eat, you may have started experimenting with different cooking oils. While there

An Ode to Healthy Fats

Jumbo shrimp. Pretty ugly. A dull roar. Oxymorons are always confusing. “Healthy fats” is no exception. Fats seem to get a bad rap. We’d rather take a dramatic approach, thinking