Bringing Balance to Your Being
There are usually two types of reactions when I say “placenta consumption”. Either, “Oh mah gahh I’m doing it too”, or.. “What are you, a cannibal?!”. Placentophagy, as it is formally called, is pretty popular in natural communities and slowly gaining mainstream traction in the U.S. Since I’m sitting here 38 weeks pregnant and …
Many of us ensure that we are including probiotics in our diet in supplement or food form, but what about adding probiotics topically in our skincare routines as well? We know that probiotics offer vital bacteria that is good for our gut, mood and immune system, but the bacteria in probiotics is also an incredible …
One thing many women don’t realize when it comes to hair growth and helping keep hair healthy and strong is that nutrition and what you consume plays a HUGE role. When it comes to helping our hair grow long and stay strong, specific nutrients like amino acids, collagen, biotin, zinc and other vitamins and minerals …
My, how I love my soups. I’m starting to experiment with more and more these days and my current obsession is a creamy yet dairy free split pea soup. I had split pea soup many times growing up. The nostalgia of sitting in my parent’s kitchen slurping up this delicacy before I make my way …
The one thing I am rapidly realizing is that at the end of the day, life is all about family. Celebrating family and cherishing family is going to be my number 1 priority from here on out, and my fiance Ivan and I are so extremely excited to start a family of our very own. …
This healthy, protein packed Greek lemon chicken bowl is a super easy weeknight lunch or dinner to throw together and eat throughout the week. Packed with zesty Greek flavors, cucumbers, homemade tzatziki sauce and marinated chicken. It’s also the perfect way to use leftover cucumber! The past few weeks I’ve been feeling the effects of …
With so many of us always being on the go or leading busy non stop lives, finding time to make meals can be tough. That’s where snacks come in. A good majority of us snack throughout the day in between meals, or eat smaller meals consistently throughout the day (commonly called grazers), but are our …
Living a Balanced Babe lifestyle means that you don’t have to sacrifice flavors that you’re craving! By creating recipe swaps so that you can still enjoy mac and cheese (but in a healthier way), you can still feel like you’re eating whatever you’re tummy is guiding you towards. Although I’m a huge advocate for balancing …
More often than not, we hear that pregnant women get a “healthy glow” while expecting: that their hair grows faster stronger and looks shinier, or that their skin clears up and holds onto a dewy lustful appearance. BUT not all mamas are blessed with the beauty upsides of pregnancy. Even if your skin obtains a …
This summer in Chicago is a HOT one. Now by no means am I complaining, we just endured yet another brutal winter with subzero degrees, but being pregnant during a Chicago summer is still not a walk in the park. I didn’t know this until recently, but at this point my baby is starting to …