Posts in Paleo Lifestyle
New Year's Inspiration & Having a Supportive Morning Routine

I really enjoy the newness that stepping into a brand new year brings. I don't enjoy the pressure of resolutions, or the stress of fostered perfectionism, simply because we have a new calendar year ahead of us. We can meet ourselves, exactly as we are, taking in the learned lessons from the shadows and lights of the previous year, and the unknowns of the year to come.

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December Deep Dive: Dance as Meditation

You may know that besides my great love for cooking, I also love to dance! Today I want to share an upcoming dance workshop with you. In this Deep Dive, we will explore dance as a mindfulness practice and focus on sensation to consciously deepen our experience. We will practice together each week, exploring freedom in dance to allow us to sink in to our own unique dance style.

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Paleo LifestyleMaria Cooper
Healthy Comfort Food Online Class

Join me for a conversation on nutrient-dense healthy comfort food, in partnership with Rise & Thrive Collective! How do we nourish ourselves and our families with comfort food that’s nutrient-dense, healthy, and delicious? Sitting down for a family meal is so precious during this uncertain time. We want to provide yummy food that’s focused on fresh veggies and healthy proteins, while still remaining budget-conscious.

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Healthy Comfort Food

Many of us are craving comfort food these days, especially as we're feeling cooped up, stuck inside, and/or experiencing challenging emotions that we want to "stuff" with sugary foods such as cakes, cookies, and other tempting treats. I'd love to give you some comforting food ideas this week, where the comfort is long-lasting and not just in-the-moment! Your taste buds will be thrilled and your bellies will be harmonized and satiated.

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Prioritizing Anti-Inflammatory Foods

With the outbreak of CO-VID19, many of us are focusing on immunity. Yet, inflammation is also hugely important. In times like these, many of us get caught in fight or flight, and cycles of stress. Stress leads to increased inflammation, which is problematic for our systems. That’s been the case for me! When we’re in a constant state of inflammation from stress, underlying health issues can rise to the surface.

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