Anxiety is becoming more and more commonly seen in not only adults but also children and teenagers these days. According to the study, Epidemiology of anxiety disorders in the 21st century , 33.7% of adults will experience anxiety in their lifetime. Anxiety can be different for everyone as there are different forms and different scales of anxiety as well. Some people can function with anxiety and some people cannot function without heavy treatment for their anxiety. It appear

I am absolutely THRIVING in this fall weather we are having right now in New England! I never used to be such a big fan of fall but lately I have grown to love the cooler weather, bundling up a little more and cozy comforting foods of fall. There's just something so bitter sweet about fall time! It doesn't last that long but when it's here, its HERE full force! Starting in mid to late September, everyone in New England will start to break out their fall decorations like the p

Life has been moving SO fast lately! Last time I checked my calendar, it was summer... and now it's fall in New England! I actually prefer the fall and I don't think it lasts long enough! There's usually no spring or fall in New England and we either get 90 degree days or 30 degree days! So, I'm thriving in this fall weather where I can cozy up but not have to put on tons of layer to walk outside. When the seasons change, we change. Our needs and desires change with the weath

If you follow me on Instagram @inspirednutritionandhealth or have seen a few of my past blog posts, you will notice that I certainly do not shy away from fat and that I actually try to incorporate it into each meal or snack that I have. If this is first time you are visiting my site, hi! My name is Katie and I love to eat yummy, fat filled foods that nourish my body and give me plenty of energy to do what I love. Back in the 90's, dietary fat got a bad rep for being attribute

Did you know that we have more bacteria in our body than there are stars in the sky? Wow. That's seriously hard to imagine! The bacteria in our gut have created a world of their own and function independently to break down and digest our food so that we are able to absorb and extract the nutrients from the food we are eating. However, not all of the bacteria in our gut are nice. It's almost like a superhero movie where the villains try to take over the city and destroy all th

I usually always start my day off with an avocado in the morning. I use avocados for their amazing health benefits and thickening characteristics. I will share my favorite recipes in this post for you to try! Even if you don't like avocados, you will still like these recipes. If you are a chocolate lover, you will absolutely love my favorite recipe with avocados! Naturally, avocados are a nutrient rich superfood. They are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. A lot

One of my favorite drinks for the summer is an apple cider vinegar tonic. Apple cider vinegar probably isn't the first thing you think about reaching for when you want to cool down because it is known for its pungent taste and odor. It is a powerful fermented juice from crushed apples that has amazing health benefits! A (fermented) apple a day keeps the doctor away! This juice is so versatile it could be used in cooking, drinking and even household cleaning. I'll even include

Detox. It seems like this word is thrown around a lot lately without much knowledge of what it actually means. I often hear it used in phrases like, “My body needs to detox from sugar” or “I’m going on a detox this weekend”. The word detox actually means to remove toxins from the body that have built up over time and is a system of cleansing the body of these harmful substances. Detoxing is not an easy feat and surely cannot be done in a weekend alone! Our body is bombarded w