Sometimes, I’m in need of a little healing and relaxation. Maybe it was a stressful day, there’s a big issue I’m working through, or I’m dealing with aches and pains. One of the best ways I’ve found to help myself heal, either emotionally or ...
Natural Anti-Inflammatory Spices
Sometimes “getting healthy” seems complicated. Conflicting advice to sort through, new recipes to learn, special ingredients to buy—and the list can go on. But some health hacks have been around for ages … and are probably already in our kitchens!
Have some cinnamon around? Or some cayenne pepper? These ancient spices can turn simple food (or drink) into a flavorful, fat-burning treat.
I’m not a fancy cook, but I never skip a chance to use herbs and spices in my kitchen, both for the amazing flavor and proven health benefits. It’s an addictive way to cook!
After years of struggling to lose weight and feeling just plain feeling crummy, I thought about what I could add to my diet rather than take away. I especially started adding spices known for their anti-inflammatory and metabolism-boosting power … and everything changed.
Soon, I was melting off the pounds, and enjoying my food more! In fact, as a mother of 2, I lost 40 pounds with my new take on ancient spices. I share my spice-filled, fat-melting recipes and the incredible health benefits of spices in my articles here.
How Turmeric Benefits Weight Loss: 4 Surprising Ways (+Links to Recipes!)
Turmeric for weight loss works so well that you might start noticing a glowing feeling every time you walk by your spice drawer. This bright yellow-orange spice has undeniable beauty.
Whenever I see the full moon, golden over the skyline, it takes ...
Carrot Turmeric Smoothie + 7 more out-of-this world turmeric recipes you gotta try!
Turmeric recipes have always been some of my absolute favorites. Even though turmeric adds so much beauty and color to food, its taste is surprisingly mild. In fact, just a pinch can turn a turmeric smoothie or sauce light yellow, but you won’t be ...
Cayenne pepper benefits: heart health, weight loss, pain relief, etc.
Women in Mexico, South America and the West Indies lit up their homes with cayenne peppers, now you can light up your metabolism with these cayenne pepper benefits.
I love to imagine these women picking the eye-catching bright red chilis. They ...
Capsaicin For Weight Loss: How Chili Peppers Burn Belly Fat
What are the benefits of capsaicin for weight loss?
Though I didn’t know it at the time, I grew up eating food spiced with capsaicin (the main compound in chilis). Dashes of vibrant red chili peppers ground into fine powder went on almost ...
