by Melanie Rathbun | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Desserts, Gluten Free, Paleo, Snacks, Treats, Vegan
Ingredients (10 servings): 1 cup Pitted Dates (packed)3 cups Water (just boiled)1/3 cup Cocoa Powder1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract3 tbsps Coconut Oil1/3 cup Dark Chocolate Chips1/4 tsp Sea Salt (large flakes, for topping) Directions: 1. Add the dates to a medium-sized...
by Melanie Rathbun | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Sleep
Health Coach Tips, by Melanie Rathbun, NBC-HWC, FMCHC, CFNC, RHN The days are shorter, time changes have occurred, and I think it’s fair to say we’re all adjusting to the shift. You’ve likely heard about circadian rhythms, but what does that mean for you and how can...
by Melanie Rathbun | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog, Desserts
Ingredients (serves 8): 2/3 cup Dark Chocolate Chips2 tsps Coconut Oil1 cup Pitted Dates1/4 cup Almond Butter1/2 tsp Sea Salt (flakes) Directions: In a small bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave on high for 30 to 45-second intervals until...
by Melanie Rathbun | Oct 14, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
Have you heard of forest bathing? This is not just going for a hike. In fact, forest bathing comes from the Japanese practise (shinrin-yoku) that is also known as forest therapy. By truly becoming one with nature and all of its glory, you can gain some significant...
by Melanie Rathbun | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog, Soups
Ingredients (serves 4): 1 1/2 tsps Coconut Oil 1/2 cup Red Onion (finely diced) 4 Garlic (cloves, minced) 1 tsp Turmeric 1 tbsp Garam Masala 1 tsp Sea Salt 1 cup Cilantro (finely diced) 4 cups Vegetable Broth 3 cups Diced Tomatoes 1 cup Dry Red Lentils 1 cup Canned...
by Melanie Rathbun | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
SENESCENCE or biological aging is the gradual deterioration of functional characteristics. The word senescence can refer either to cellular aging or to deterioration of the whole organism. (ugh, deterioration!) FACT: we all get older every single day and each person’s...
