It's easy to put off me time, as it seems a bit selfish and is the fastest thing to dump when you're running out of time in your day, but WebMD assures us that it should actually be the last thing to go.  When you get enough "me time" you're happier, healthier, and more productive in all the things around you.   By Karen Asp   WebMD.com Say it loud, and say it proud: Me, me, me! OK, maybe … [Read more...]

Image Credit: National PKU Alliance It's national PKU awareness day. I have a friend who has three kids with PKU. It's been interesting learning about PKU and all the "no foods" and things that my friend has to do to care for her kids dietary needs. Phenylketonuria (also called PKU) is a condition in which your body can’t break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Amino acids help build … [Read more...]

Here's an interesting article about one woman who switched to drinking almond milk for health reasons, but then switched back.  Find out why below: TheKitchn.com I've never been a big milk drinker, but I pour it over cereal or granola, add a splash to black tea, and order the occasional cappuccino. A couple years ago, I discovered almond milk and making the switch from cow's milk to non-dairy … [Read more...]