I want to offer a lot of basic nutritional information here on the blog. My goal is to help those that want to add nourishment, rest, movement, mind health and simplicity to their lives. But without pushing you for perfection or giant leaps. In talking about nourishment and wellness though, it’s important to not only…
I want to discuss sleep and how it affects our overall wellness. Sleep is my ongoing tormentor: sleep disturbances are a first indicator that tells me that I’m not handling stress well or something is amiss in my body. How sleep affects wellness is an important concept to understand because many health issues can be…
Cocoa, cacao, and chocolate are all derived from the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, an evergreen native to lowland rainforests. However, they are all processed differently and this is what gives the distinct characteristics and nutritional values. The entire cacao fruit was traditionally worked with by the Mayan and Aztec civilizations for it’s medicinal effects. These…
I want to discuss the importance of movement with you. And then see if you like any of the 10 Easy Ways to Add Movement to Your Day. Maybe you have some of your own tips to share. Lots of Sitting I was browsing the internet the other day and came across an article that…
The benefits of cooking herbs, herbs generally thought of as kitchen herbs or spices, are more amazing than you could imagine if you haven’t studied much about herbs. Today I’ll talk about the benefits of Rosemary and Basil in particular. Kitchen Cabinet Herbs Are NOT Just For Flavor. I never learned a tremendous amount about…
There are several staple foods I always have in my kitchen. Onions are one of them. Lets talk about the benefits of eating onions! I started cooking more with onions (and garlic for that matter) many years ago – long before we as a family actually stopped eating the traditional American diet and started eating…
Hydration is essential for your entire body to function optimally. So, let’s address the concepts of water and hydration and find out: are you hydrated? Is Hydration Essential? Just a few weeks ago CBS news reported on the importance of hydration. The article that popped up on my browser when I typed in “How to…
This post will discuss what Vitamin D is, Vitamin D benefits and how to make sure you are getting enough! What is Vitamin D? Have you read all those confusing articles about what vitamin D is? We usually refer to it as a vitamin but technically it is not a vitamin because vitamins are nutrients…
What’s in Your Teacup Today? Is it Chamomile Tea? While black tea remains the most popular of all the teas and peppermint is the most popular herbal tea (according to Google), chamomile is one of the most well-known herbs, especially as an evening bedtime tea. Feathery light green leaves. Dainty white petals. Small swollen yellow…
Hi! Welcome to the blog. This second post is simply an introduction to the name and the basic concept of this blog. If you missed the first post, talking about the categories you will find on My Wellness Basket and how they are all involved in Maintaining Wellness, check it out now! Something Catchy AND…