Sunday, where did you come from that quickly? Hi!
It’s been quite a few days since we talked and much to my dismay the recipe post I mentioned potentially sharing didn’t happen. The week took an unexpected turn and I just didn’t get around to posting. The week was one for reading rather than creating and you can – hopefully – benefit from this as well. There we go with another roundup of great posts from all around the web.
Happy Sunday!
Good good [food for thought]
I Don’t Know What’s Best For You via Be More with Less
Must-read. A reminder that rings true not just online but in every area of ‘real’ life, too.
Good good [advice and inspiration]
My path to becoming an eating disorder dietitian. via Yeah … Imma Eat That
Kylie’s story of overcoming her ED and now helping others in recovery is amazing and inspiring to read.
Things we Don’t Talk about on Social Media. via Elephant Journal
… but really should. Staying silent about them is only feeding our fears and anxities.
9 Ways Your Perfectionism Is Holding You Back: A Psychologist Explains via Mind Body Green
If you’re a fellow perfectionist this is both a must-read and might help you find ways to overcome the struggles.
Why The Thoughts You Think Are As Important As The Supplements You Take via Mind Body Green
Even as somebody who’s definitely not into ‘woo woo’ I find this both logical and important to understand.
How One Word Helped Me Stop Criticizing Myself via Verily Mag
The idea of this ‘game’ is wonderful. We need to see ourselves with others’ eyes more often.
Health, food and recovery
How to Make a Food Craving Go Away via Avocado a Day Nutrition
The one surefire way to smash any and every craving. A must-read in the flood of ‘how to stop cravings’ posts.
This Is How Your Body Detoxes via Nutrition Stripped
… and this is why all the detox diets out there are BS. A thorough explanation of the magic our organs do all by themselves.
Should You Quit Sugar? Is Sugar Making You Fat and Sick? via Abbey’s Kitchen
A scientific look on the science of different forms of sugar, low-carb diets allowing you to make your own educated decision on whether it’s a nay or yay in your diet.
How to Legalize Food (and Fire the Food Police) via Real Mom Nutrition
Questions to determine how healthy your relationship with food is and great tips on how to normalize it [again].
Household tips and tricks
10 Alternative Uses for Your Salad Spinner via The Kitchn
Now I might actually contemplate getting one though I’m not a fan of salads …
DIY Oil-Pulling Chews For The Oral Health Of Your Dreams via Mind Body Green
If you, too, have trouble getting over the ‘ick’ factor of gurgling oil as is these might be the solution.
Weird, wise and worth a try; 8 Homekeeping Hacks to Change How You Dust via Apartment Therapy
Because cleaning is an non-negotiable part of adulting and I know I can’t be the only one appreciating a little help in getting things done faster and easier.
Good good [food]
Chocolate Banana Breakfast Tartlets via Full of Plants
Looking 100 % decadent it’s hard to believe these are made from wholesome ingredients and sweetened with dates and maple syrup only.
Unicorn Yogurt Bark via Popsugar
I had yet to jump on the unicorn food trend but this? It’s girly, cute and – healthy!
Thai Carrot Cauliflower Rice Salad with Avocado Cream Dressing {Paleo, Vegan} via Cotter Crunch
If you hear me call a salad alluring you know it has to be good. This one definitely looks like it.
Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Gnocchi via Blissful Basil
For all my fellow carrot-crazy friends! The Italian comfort food favourite with an extra dose of carotene.
Shiitake Mushroom and Kale Savoury Oatmeal via My Darling Vegan
Kale yeah! [sorry, I had to] If you haven’t tried savoury oats yet this one might make you want to finally get on board with them.
Happiness-inducing today: Starting my day by rereading a good book.
Thanks for sharing these, Miss Polkadot! There are some really interesting reads in here–the one about how our bodies de-toxify is fascinating. I had seen the Avocado a Day one before, but I still love it. 🙂
I hope your unexpected turn was a good one and not a negative one!
I totally agree with that food craving article – if you’re craving something, eat it! And not a rubbish zero calorie sugar free blahdiblah version – because you’ll probably keep craving it until you actually satisfy it!