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For everything pertaining to mental health nutrition and it’s relationship to stress, lifestyle habits, and sleep quality. Find the secrets to a simple peaceful life and a quiet mind.
Holistic Nutrition
Gut health, sleep + nutrition fundamentals
How to stop stress eating sugar
The cycle of stress and eating sugar is a common pattern where stress triggers cravings for sugary foods. While consuming sugar can temporarily alleviate stress, it ultimately exacerbates the stress response over time. We're going to go over the relationship of stress...
The complete guide to travel snacks
Whether you're hopping on a plane, doing a 12 hour road trip or setting off on the trail, having the right snacks on hand can make all the difference. Instead of relying on airport vending machines or gas station junk food, we're going to go over the items you can...
Simple hacks to stop bloating for the holidays
There are two things you can count on that come with the holidays: Lots of stress, and lots of food. I've compiled a short and sweet list into FOUR simple steps to stop that painful bloating this season. We want you to be able to enjoy the holiday to the...
Mental health
Stress, anxiety + depression
Self care for depression: 10 things you need to try
Whether it's the calming influence of nature, or the stress of a cluttered home, the places we live and work can either nurture or hinder our mental health. Different aspects of self care affect our mood, stress levels, and overall mental health, and what steps we can...
How to stop stress eating sugar
The cycle of stress and eating sugar is a common pattern where stress triggers cravings for sugary foods. While consuming sugar can temporarily alleviate stress, it ultimately exacerbates the stress response over time. We're going to go over the relationship of stress...
Chronic stress and poor sleep cycle: how to fix it
Sleep enriches the brain’s ability to make decisions to problem solve, and recalibrates our emotions and metabolism. Poor sleep proceeds many health consequences. Unfortunately poor sleep and chronic stress not only go hand in hand, they also work in a cycle worsening...
Cooking
Breakfast, family meals, whole food desserts
North Penn Breakfast Skillet: When you don’t know what to make
Dating in the early 2000s, my husband and I would visit a local diner for breakfast often. There was nothing particularly special about the place except that everyone knew everyone a the smell of breakfast was heart warming. The restaurant was located on the state...
Perfect homemade chunky granola
I've been making homemade granola for over a decade. This chunky granola is my favorite because of the big clusters you can get from it. Often, homemade granolas don't form together well. Pressing the granola into the pan part way through baking ensure delicious...
The best gluten free brownies (Paleo, Gluten free, Dairy free)
With my daughter's gluten sensitive, I've tested out a lot of gluten free recipes- and a lot of gluten free brownies. The problem is, I'm a classically trained baker and I like to bake like it. I like flour and finely ground sugar and pure butter and I love the...
About Leana
I married my highschool crush and we’re now a family of 5. I have a great big love for big dogs, black coffee, and really good food. I’m so glad you’re here. Join me and others just like you as we take time to prioritize and nourish our bodies, simplify and rest, and restore our quiet mind and peaceful spirit.