Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Holiday for All
Preparing for a potluck dinner or holiday cocktail party can be daunting. You may not know the guests, or their dietary restrictions, but you want to provide something for everyone, no matter what their preferences or restrictions—so what do you do? The answer is to make your recipes as inclusive as possible. And there are…
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Sugar-Free Chocolate Mousse Cups with Ginger Poached Pears
These rich chocolate mousse cups contain no sugar but offer a whole lot of satisfying sweetness from monk fruit, a natural plant-based sweetener. Not only that, but they are egg free by using aquafaba whipped up into fluffy stiffness. The result is a light, airy, and most definitely chocolatey mousse which is paired with the…
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Enchanting Holiday Gifts That Nourish Mind, Body & Soul
Holiday gifting doesn’t have to be a mad dash through crowded malls or a panic-fueled scroll-fest at 1 a.m. This year, skip the stress and give them something that’s actually memorable (and no, we’re not talking about another mug). Enter Anima Mundi’s collection of wellness wonders that’ll have your loved ones feeling all kinds of…
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Dates with Whipped Ricotta and Spicy Pepitas
Nuts, along with fruit, are a classic accompaniment to cheese—but there are times when you want to avoid them, especially when you’re hosting guests with allergies. Here’s a different take on a classic combination that is completely nut free. In this luscious appetizer, soft, juicy dates are stuffed with thyme and chili-flavored whipped ricotta. The…
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Why 80% of Women in Their 20s & 30s Struggle With Hormonal Imbalance
During my late 20s and early 30s, I struggled with unexplained mood swings, insomnia, and brain fog, never connecting the dots to my hormones. Grappling with the rollercoaster of symptoms made everything feel even more overwhelming. For many (myself included), trying to understand why everything feels different adds another layer to not feeling your best.…
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Holiday Spice Hummus Endive Boats with Pomegranate
These endive boats with a plant-based filling are easy to serve and to make in advance. A silky-smooth hummus, flavored with lemon, sumac, and cinnamon, gets an extra dose of deliciousness and texture with the addition of crunchy radish, juicy pomegranate, and whole chickpeas. Stuffed into fresh endive leaves—you can call it hummus and then…
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Viral, Versatile, and Very Necessary: Holiday Gifts for Home That Everyone Wants
Welcome to the Homebody’s Holiday Paradise. Okay, let’s be honest—holiday gifting is a sport, and the goal? To win “Best Gift Giver” of the season. If you’re tired of basic, boring presents that get a polite “Oh, thanks!” instead of a gasp or a “Where did you get this?!”—this guide’s for you. We’ve rounded up…
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How to Get Your Kid to Ask for Greens (Hint: It Tastes Like Chocolate)
Why Are Kids so good at avoiding greens? If parenting were a sport, sneaking greens into your kid’s diet would be the gold medal event. You’d be up against world-class competitors with superhuman abilities to detect a microscopic fleck of spinach from across the room. Seriously, how do they do it? One second, you’re blending…
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Dairy-Free Spicy Nacho “Cheese” Dip
This tasty dish feeds a crowd, is dairy free, and is packed with healthy vegetables and lots of spicy flavor. Added to a base of roasted butternut squash, the soaked overnight cashews lend a rich creaminess. Hints of smoky flavor and layers of spice come from roasted poblano peppers, smoked paprika, and fresh jalapenos, while…
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The Dangers of Artificial Blue Light: Fact or Fiction?
Within my household, there’s no greater point of debate than the appropriate screen brightness level of digital devices. My obsession with reducing the intensity to a notch above darkness seems to cause my partner physical pain, as the action is often met with intense squinting and a groan. In my defence, my vigilance is likely…