From our friends at HeyPumpkin: Having trouble sleeping? It happens to all of us from time to time. If this is a problem you struggle with, it might be time for a new pre-bedtime ritual: Tea! There are several different kinds of tea that can help you fall asleep faster, …
Read MoreFrom our friends at HeyPumpkin: When you hit your local coffee shop, the baristas know exactly how to make your caramel macchiatos and mocha frappuccinos. But have you ever wondered what your favorite barista is drinking at home? No, they’re not whipping up all those fancy drinks with a thousand …
Read MoreFrom our friends at HeyPumpkin: Whether we want to admit it to ourselves or not, the foods we put on our plates and in our bodies have an impact on the world around us. Okay, maybe that one burger didn’t create climate change all on its own… but the process …
Read MorePotatoes are America’s favorite vegetable. Sweet potatoes, while not as popular as white potatoes, are thought to be healthier… but are they? When you compare the health benefits of the two different types of potatoes, that’s not necessarily the case. Let’s take a look. Nutritional Comparison A medium sweet potato …
Read MoreFrom our friends at HeyPumpkin: I never seem to make healthy decisions when lunchtime rolls around. Unless I have leftovers from the night before ready to be heated up, I usually pick something up from a nearby restaurant. While this certainly saves me time, eating takeout every day is not …
Read MoreFrom our friends at HeyPumpkin: Every time I step inside Whole Foods, I immediately want to buy everything in sight. I don’t know what it is about that grocery store, but the calming environment and healthy food alternatives always suck me in. That is, of course, until I look at the …
Read MoreFrom our friends at Hey, Pumpkin: If you weren’t raised on the wonder that is the artichoke, you’d be forgiven for thinking their only place is on the end of a chip in the form of spinach and artichoke dip. And while I’ll never speak against that culinary wonder (dips …
Read MoreFrom our friends at HeyPumpkin: I’ve written a lot recently about hormone health, because it’s just a sad fact that most of the be-uterined among us are in need of some extra support in that area. We’ve discussed how to love up your hormones with the right supplements, the right …
Read MoreFrom our friends at Hey Pumpkin: Recently you read me wax poetic about the wonder-food that is radishes, and the myriad reasons you should incorporate the peppery root vegetable into your diet on the regular. Well, today we’re talking about another red orb of deliciousness – the beet. Delicious, versatile, …
Read MoreFrom our friends at Hey, Pumpkin: Let’s face it. It might not be the reason for the season, but the best part of the holidays is the food. And whether it’s due to nostalgia, stress, or the fact that everything is just so damn delicious, we’re more prone to overeat …
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