Fear of the unknown has always been part of our story as human beings. One reason that we are so scared of COVID-19 is there is a lot that we don’t know, which is something that can lead to stress and anxiety.
Category Archive: Healthy Lifestyle
Jan 02
Intentions for the New Year and New Decade
I adore the beginning of a new year. It is full of so much excitement and potential. It is a great time to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the coming one. When setting our goals and intentions, we can rattle off a list of some things in our head, usually about …
Nov 10
An Attitude of Gratitude
Gratitude is good for your mental health. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what a person receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude or thankfulness, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives. In the process, they usually recognize that the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside themselves. As a result, being thankful …
Pumpkin Walnut Bread with Oat Flour
This bread is incredibly moist, beautifully spiced and full of pumpkin flavor. Accented with warm spices like cinnamon, plus a touch of earthy nutmeg and clove, dreamy coconut oil, and vanilla too. It’s not too oaty. The walnuts give it a lovely crunch, and the maple glaze.. divine! The oat flour is so easy to …
Edible Flower Ice Cubes
Beautify your beverages with…. these delightful ice cubes made with edible flowers. What could be more festive? Too pretty to eat? But you CAN use beautiful edible flowers for your ice cubes and drinks. They are perfect for summer get-togethers. Whether it’s a ladies night in, bridal shower, or Mother’s Day tea, these floral cubes will …
Tom Yum Soup
This extremely tasty and healthy dish, is the version my husband finessed, after returning from Thailand. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Sep 02
6 Great Reasons to Have a Cup of Tea
While many Americans tend to favor coffee as their hot beverage of choice, tea is the second most popular drink worldwide, preceded only by water. Culturally engrained into the daily lives of people in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, tea has been widely consumed and revered for over 2,000 years. So what’s so …
May 05
Why You Don’t Need To Count Calories Ever Again
There are many ridiculous myths in nutrition. The “calorie myth” is one of the most pervasive… and most damaging. It is the idea that calories are the most important part of the diet, that the sources of those calories don’t matter. If you think that a calorie is a calorie….. and it doesn’t matter …
Feb 01
Why Eating FAT Does Not Make You FAT
According to Dr. Walter Willett, the Chair of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, the campaign to reduce fat in the diet has had some pretty disastrous consequences. One of the most unfortunate unintended consequences of the fat-free crusade was that, although actual fat consumption went down, Americans got much fatter, during this period of time.
Jan 01
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
A half-dozen or more diet books are based on the anti-inflammatory idea — and numerous web sites promote “anti-inflammatory” eating. Each has its own spin. But experts concede that anti-inflammation eating is more effective for some health problems than others — and that the scientific evidence for the disease-reduction benefits of these eating plans is …
Hi there, I'm Chris! Thanks for visiting Real Yummies with Chris. I am currently living in Southern California, with my husband and 18 year old son. I am a Board Certified, Holistic Nutrition Consultant. I enjoy REAL food... avoid processed and refined foods and I am a "conscientious omnivore" that believes in balanced eating.
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- Spanish Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Olives
- Pumpkin Spice Whipped Coffee
- Peach Almond Shortcake ~ with Coconut Whipped Cream
- Easy Tomato Mini Tarts
- Peach Shortbread Tart
- Edible Flower Spring Rolls
- Fear and Coping During the COVID-19 Virus
- Keto Coconut Pancakes
- Happiness Pie
- Intentions for the New Year and New Decade
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