My remineralizing toothpaste is one of the most visited posts at Wellness Mama. Over the years I’ve had a lot of emails from people who’ve switched and love it. After…
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DIY Coconut Milk Bath Recipe
Not so long ago bathtime for me meant scrubbing my kid’s little fingers and toes. Now that my kids are a little older I get to enjoy a long(ish) soak…
Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients: How Are They Different?
If you’re familiar with nutrition and fitness, you’ve probably encountered the terms macronutrients — sometimes simply called “macros” — and micronutrients. Focusing on macronutrients versus micronutrients might sound like a…
All about fats Which fats are healthiest? Are there such things as “unhealthy fats”? All your answers here.
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Are there “good” and “bad” fats? And how much fat, exactly, should a health-conscious person strive to eat? In this article, we’ll talk…
What Do I Do With Foods That Don’t Easily Fit My Macros?
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Not all foods fit into neat macro categories. Meeting your macro goals can seem simple on paper or on an orderly spreadsheet, but…
TOFU “STEAK” WITH MUSHROOMS OR GUACAMOLE – Ghumi Ghumi For Fashionistas
Tofu is a product of controversy. Some people love it and cook it in different ways, the second part does not understand at all what is happening and how one can…
What To Buy at Costco: 53 Dietitian-Approved Products
There’s just something magical about roaming the aisles of Costco with your jumbo-sized shopping cart. Whether you’re looking for coffee, sweatpants, or printer ink, you’ll likely find it among the…
How to Make Gummy Vitamins
I get a lot of questions about how I get my kids to take vitamins. While mine will just take their fish oil, probiotics, and magnesium without a problem ……
Homemade Herbal Lip Balm
To continue the theme of DIY natural lip care recipes, I’m sharing this recipe for homemade herbal lip balm. I love my homemade lipstick and tinted lip balm, but sometimes…
How To Lose Fat and Gain Muscle
Your body weight doesn’t directly reflect your muscle mass or overall health. So, it shouldn’t solely decide your fitness goals. Body recomposition encourages you to stop looking at the numbers…
Everything You Need to Know About Calculating Your Daily Calorie Needs
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Calorie manipulation—whether to lose weight or gain muscle—seems simple. After all, it’s just math… right? Sort of. But it’s tricky. Your body is a…
6 ways to make soup even better – Ghumi Ghumi For Fashionistas
Have you ever cooked soup, but something is missing and you start thinking, what else to add? Or, in the process of cooking, you look that you seem to have thrown…
Healthier Carrot Cake Recipe: High-Fiber & Sugar-Free!
Love carrot cake? We do, too. Enjoying a slice on special occasions (or just after a particularly stressful day) is well worth it. But if you’re looking for a healthier…
DIY Turmeric Bomb Supplements
Turmeric is something you’ll always find in my kitchen (and my medicine cabinet). Known for its bright yellow color, turmeric root has numerous health benefits. It also doesn’t taste the…
How to Make Homemade Shampoo
I’ve made natural alternatives for body wash, dry shampoo, and other hair care products, but homemade shampoo was by far the toughest. After lots of (failed) experiments, I finally came…
How to Calculate & Control Portion Sizes
Are you tired of second-guessing your portion sizes, wondering whether you’re eating too much or too little? You’re not alone! Portion control is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and…
How to Do Hand Portion Math to Track Your Macros
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD There are so many ways to track your nutritional intake. It can seem overwhelming to pick an (accurate) method that works for you.…
MORNING SMOOTHIE BOWL – SUPERFOOD – Ghumi Ghumi For Fashionistas
Increasing the concentration of nutrients in a dish like a smoothie bowl is easy. The main thing is to choose 1) high-quality 2) a variety of ingredients and 3) champions among…
6 High-Protein Breakfast Ideas To Keep You Energized Throughout Your Day
We get it, breakfast isn’t always a priority on busy days. But skipping this meal could contribute to headaches and brain fog (due to hunger or nutritional deficiencies), or even…
Homemade Cough Drop Lollipops
Every once in a while the kids and I come down with a runny nose, sore throat, and other flu symptoms. Elderberry syrup is a staple in our home, but…
Rose Body Scrub Recipe
Many years ago I realized how easy (and inexpensive!) sugar scrubs were to make. Since then I’ve played around with many different versions of exfoliating body scrub. This rose body…
Beginner’s Guide to Running For Weight Loss
Regular physical activity is vital for anyone trying to lose or maintain a healthy weight. You can do many things that burn body fat, create a calorie deficit, and help…
How To Make Relaxing Shower Steamers
Sometimes after a tiring day, I like taking a nice long shower. Shower steamers are a great way to make it even more relaxing! They’re similar to bath bombs, but…
Top 10 Foods That Makes You Look Younger
Although it’s impossible for any single food to magically turn back the clock on aging, integrating specific foods into your daily meals can certainly bolster your overall well-being and help…
AVOCADO TOAST – Ghumi Ghumi For Fashionistas
Good breakfast. A cool snack if breakfast was light and there was still time before lunch. But as with any dish, the quality of the ingredients comes first. The best bread, ripe avocados,…
8 High-Fiber Meals that Support Weight Loss
When people start a weight-loss journey, they often worry that cutting calories will leave them hungry and irritable. And being hangry (aka, hungry and angry) isn’t fun for anyone. But,…
Is Homemade Pizza Worth It? The Pros and Cons
Welcome to “Is It Worth It?”, a MyFitnessPal series that breaks down the pros and cons of store-bought versus homemade foods. The goal of the series is to give you…
5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
It’s so easy to fall into a trap of believing that weight loss success = cutting out all your favorite foods. But extreme deprivation can actually be a recipe for…
How to Make a Dual-Extraction Mushroom Tincture
Medicinal mushroom products have increased in popularity over the past decade. From mushroom coffee to mushroom chocolate, there are plenty of options. A dual-extraction mushroom tincture is another great way…
Cherry Rose Moon Milk Recipe
It’s probably no secret by now that I’m a huge proponent of a good night’s sleep. Easier said than done if you’re a mama with little ones. Over the years…
Why Severe Calorie Deficits Aren’t Always Good For Weight Loss
Our bodies are very smart when it comes to surviving under harsh conditions. A fantastic — and somewhat infamous example — is adaptive thermogenesis, more commonly known as “starvation mode.” …
What’s the Weight: An Exclusive Q&A With Dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade
This Q&A series aims to explore personal perspectives and experiences related to weight, nutrition, and overall well-being. Through candid conversations, we seek to understand individuals’ motivations for managing their weight,…