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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
Quality food to fuel you- A step by step guide
When making changes to your food for your health, it’s hard to know what to prioritize. The more you pay attention the harder it is. No matter how many changes you make, you always feel like you’re losing. This step by step guide walks you through the heavy hitters,...
How to drink protein shakes without bloating
Protein shakes are a simple way to increase your daily protein intake and with their wide variety of flavors and simplicity it appeals to the stressed out women who come in contact with them. (because you can consume on the run w/out thought)But what if your smoothies...
Can your favorite breakfast give you anxiety?
Struggling with unstable energy and high anxiety? Look at your breakfast. This could be the cause of your drastic mood swings and anxiety. Why it matters:Blood sugar fluctuations can be a root cause for further hormone dysregulation, mood swings, inflammation, brain...
Mental health
Stress, anxiety + depression
10 nutrients you need to fight depression
A link between poor diet and brain health and depression has been well established. The brain needs vital nutrients to reach its state of optimization. But what nutrients exactly should you be eating to fight depression? This post may contain affiliate...
Can your favorite breakfast give you anxiety?
Struggling with unstable energy and high anxiety? Look at your breakfast. This could be the cause of your drastic mood swings and anxiety. Why it matters:Blood sugar fluctuations can be a root cause for further hormone dysregulation, mood swings, inflammation, brain...
Midnight snack for better sleep
I've found nothing to be more vital for quality of health and well-being than a good night's sleep. This recipe will help you finally understand what goes into getting a better night's sleep. For more information on improving sleep performance check out this...
Cooking
Breakfast, family meals, whole food desserts
Which organic or gluten/grain free cereal is best?
I tested out 7 different organic or grain free cereals so that you didn't have to! Read on to find out which organic or gluten/grain free cereal was the best, which you should leave on the shelf. As I walked down the Costco aisle making my way to the peanut butter,...
Drink this drink to handle your stress better
The adrenal cocktail is use to describe a mixed drink containing a few key nutrients needed for optimal adrenal function. When combatting stress either it’s day to day or chronic and intense, the adrenals need proper nutrients to release adequate hormones at the...
How to teach your child healthy balanced eating
Many parents would agree they want their child to eat a healthy balanced diet. But what if you don't really understand what that means? How can you teach your child balanced eating if you don't understand it. So while we are talking about children specifically here,...
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.