Gut health and mental health may be more strongly associated than scientists previously suspected, new research suggests. According to recent meta-analyses published in the medical journal General Psychiatry, anxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteria. This is a massive finding considering that as much as a third of the global population experiences anxiety, and […]
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Vegan Olive Oil Quick Bread (The World’s Best Anti-Inflammatory Dessert!)
Olive oil cake is all the rage in the baking world right now. This vegan olive oil quick bread is versatile and moist enough to moonlight as an olive oil cake (if you want to bake it in a pan and frost it) or as olive oil cake muffins. We love it best as an […]
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies (Focus-Enhancing)
These gluten-free cinnamon peanut butter cookies were adapted from Ovenly’s classic peanut butter cookie recipe, which I’ve modified only slightly to incorporate focus-enhancing adaptogens and some cinnamon and maple to add depth of flavor. Gluten-free peanut butter cookies are all the rage in boutique bakeries across America at the moment. The lack of flour results […]
These Foods Can Ease Seasonal Affective Disorder
Also known as the “Winter Blues,” Seasonal Affective Disorder is a feeling of mild depression or anxiety that manifests during the cold, grey winter months. (It’s also sometimes referred to as the very appropriate acronym, SAD.) SAD symptoms include everything from fatigue, lethargy, and difficulty waking up to extreme anxiety, lack of motivation, and decreased […]
Stress-Busting Turmeric Instant Pot Popcorn
This easy Instant Pot Popcorn packs all the flavor and freshness of homemade popcorn without any of the fuss. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare and combines several anti-inflammatory spices to maximize health benefits and taste– which is why this turmeric popcorn is my favorite homemade popcorn recipe, ever. Made with stress-busting turmeric and […]