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Healthy Recipes And Habits For A Happy Life


The No-Nonsense Guide to Getting Back in Shape After 40
Let’s face it: most health advice out there either speaks to women or to twenty-something, six-pack-chasing gym crowd. If you're a man over 40, trying to stay in shape, keep your energy up, and enjoy life without making health a second job… the advice can feel very scarce or irrelevant.
For years, the conversation around men’s well-being has been narrowly focused on workouts and physical physical performance. Nutrition has barely entered the picture.
May 167 min read


Spring Detox Myths: What Your Body Really Needs to Cleanse Naturally
The days after Easter often come with a familiar feeling: a mix of satisfaction, fullness, and a quiet little voice wondering if it might...
Apr 224 min read


Stop Overeating with Hara Hachi Bu: A Japanese Approach to Mindful Eating
There’s something about holidays that brings food into sharp focus. Easter, like many special occasions, invites us to the table with abundance—and while there’s joy in that, many of us know the other side too: that uncomfortable feeling after a meal that tipped just a little too far.
We all try to eat just enough. But when the food is good and the company is better—it’s not always easy to stop. That’s where the Okinawan principle of hara hachi bu offers something quietly rad
Apr 174 min read


Lemon Asparagus Soup with Tortellini
There’s something about this time of year that calls for fresh, light meals—but not ones that leave you hungry an hour later.
Spring vegetables are starting to show up, the days feel a bit lighter, and after a winter of heavier foods, a simple bowl of soup that feels both fresh and nourishing is just what the body craves. This lemon tortellini soup with asparagus is all of that: fresh, quick, and satisfying enough to stand on its own.
Apr 133 min read


Quick Soba Bowl with Red Cabbage & Peanut Dressing (Perfect Spring Lunch)
I like to cook with flexibility—whatever feels right in the moment, whatever’s in the fridge. But I do love having a few go-to recipes I can count on when I want something nourishing and fresh without thinking too hard. And this red cabbage and soba bowl? That’s exactly the kind of recipe I reach for.
It’s quick, light, and packed with flavor—the kind of meal that works just as well for a desk lunch as it does for a no-fuss dinner.
Apr 113 min read


Easy Baked Salmon with Rice and Tomatoes (Perfect for Midlife Wellness)
This dish gives you everything in one go—protein, complex carbs, healthy fats, flavor, and a hit of freshness from the lemon and tomatoes.
Apr 23 min read


High-protein Plant-Based Dinner: Quick Vegan Chili with Lentils and Black Beans
There are weeks when I’m full of inspiration in the kitchen… and then there are weeks when I just want dinner to make itself. No complicated
Apr 13 min read


Muscle & Metabolism: Why Strength Matters (Now More Than Ever)
You don’t have to be a fitness fanatic to care about muscle. Your muscle tissue is key to better energy, metabolism, and long-term health.
Mar 285 min read


Easy Veggie Quesadillas: A Quick, Laid-Back Dinner Recipe That Just Works
No fuss, no waiting—just a crispy tortilla with a flavorful filling that’s ready in minutes. When you want something simple but satisfying.
Mar 33 min read


Mediterranean Pasta Recipe with Chickpeas, Anchovies, and Tomatoes
Love Mediterranean recipes? This easy pasta with chickpeas, anchovies & tomatoes is bold, satisfying, and packed with protein & healthy fats
Mar 34 min read


Hormonal Balance Starts Here: The Power of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
An anti-inflammatory diet is more than a buzzword—it’s a powerful way to support hormonal balance and help you feel more like yourself again
Mar 24 min read


Tuscan Tomato and White Bean Soup: A One-Pot Comfort Meal
A hearty soup made from simple pantry staples—easy to prepare, satisfying, and perfect for winding down after a busy day.
Feb 83 min read


A Fresh Twist on Salmon: Salmon Tikka with Spiced Yogurt Marinade
Give salmon a bold, flavorful twist with this spiced yogurt marinade. Easy, delicious, and perfect for a quick, protein-packed meal!
Feb 83 min read


Stress and Hormones: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know
Stress and hormones are more connected than you think. Learn how chronic stress impacts your body—and what you can do to feel better.
Feb 74 min read


Thyroid Health After 40: What You Need to Know About Symptoms, Hormones, and Solutions
Is your thyroid keeping up with you? Discover how hormonal shifts 40+ affect your thyroid health and what you can do to feel your best.
Jan 265 min read


Broccoli and Pea Soup with Gorgonzola: Simple, Satisfying, and Packed with Nutrition
Broccoli soup, but better: hearty, flavorful, packed with protein. A simple recipe for when you’re wondering what to do with that broccoli.
Jan 263 min read


A Cozy Bowl of Comfort: Finnish Salmon Soup for Winter Days
Simple ingredients, big flavor. This fish soup is pure comfort—nutritious, flavorful, and so easy to make. Try it today!
Jan 263 min read


New Year, New Chapter—Make Resolutions That Work (And Feel Good Doing It).
There’s something about the start of a new year that feels full of promise. A blank slate. A chance to turn the page and start fresh.
Jan 74 min read


A Protein-rich Roasted Vegetable Salad with Creamy Tofu-tahini Spread
A hearty dish of roasted veggies: carrots, beetroot and Brussels sprouts paired with creamy tofu-tahini spread.
Jan 44 min read


A Fresh Start: Fennel and Arugula Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
The days after the holidays always get me craving something lighter and fresher—like a bit of a reset without going overboard.
Jan 24 min read

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