blandinejoannic / Pixabay As we dive into the holiday season, carb-heavy foods seem to be everywhere we go. Foods high in carbs and sugars are certainly delicious, but they can leave us feeling sluggish. During the busy holiday season, the last thing we need to feel is slowed down — we have shopping and gift … Read more
olia danilevich / Pexels The term après-ski, made popular in the Alps during the 1950s, brings with it a certain air of sophistication and expectation. Gorgeously furnished, rusticly chic mountain lodges, complete with roaring fires and expensive cocktails, come to mind. The faintest sound of Sinatra crooning from well-placed hidden sound systems, clinking glassware, and … Read more
The tradition of boiling animal bones until the water becomes a thick, flavorful broth is hardly a new one. Bone broth dates back to ancient times, but over the past few years, this collagen-rich beverage has been elevated to superfood status. Restaurants that exclusively sell bone broth have popped up in major cities, and you … Read more
A diet shake up and exercise is usually the go-to approach for those seeking to shift the scales. But while this usually means cutting out the junk food and packing in the fruit, veg and whole grains, others prefer a more extreme option — soups and shakes. In a matter of weeks, such potions and … Read more