Author Jessica Malen

Plant-Powered Protein: Homemade Vegan “Chicken”

If you’ve been curious about adding more plant-based protein to your week without relying on heavily processed mock meats, homemade seitan is one of the most rewarding places to start. Made from vital wheat gluten, it’s chewy, hearty, and packs roughly 25 grams of protein per… Continue Reading →

Redefining Happiness: Wisdom From History’s Greats 

March 20 is the International Day of Happiness, which makes this month a great time to reflect on what happiness means to you.    To be happy is defined as “feeling or showing pleasure or contentment,” “satisfied with the quality or standard of” or “having… Continue Reading →

Colon Cancer Prevention: What You Can Do Today to Protect Your Health 

April is a time when many of us focus on renewal—spring cleaning our homes, refreshing routines, and spending more time outdoors. It’s also a meaningful opportunity to think about preventive health, including steps we can take to reduce the risk of colon… Continue Reading →

Nourish From Within: Foods That Support Strong, Healthy Hair

What you eat plays a powerful role in the health, strength, and growth of your hair. According to Healthline, “a lack of the right nutrients, including vitamins A, C, D, and E, zinc, B vitamins, iron, biotin, protein, and essential… Continue Reading →

Everyday Habits To Support Your Immunity During Winter 

Prioritize quality sleep. One of the most powerful tools for maintaining a strong immune response is sleep. Aim for 7–9 hours each night and try to keep a consistent sleep schedule. Winding down with relaxing routines — like reading, stretching… Continue Reading →

An Unconventional Way to Handle Stress During Winter

The season of giving is upon us, and for a near majority of adults, this means an increase in daily stress. If you’re feeling more anxious, on edge, or all-around overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The American Psychiatric Association recently found… Continue Reading →

Winter Wellness Routine Refresh

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s easy for healthy habits to slip into hibernation mode. But winter doesn’t have to mean slowing down your self-care or skipping movement altogether. In fact, this season offers a great… Continue Reading →

Fall Back Into a Healthy Routine

Getting Back on Track After Summer As summer winds down and schedules fall back into place, it’s the perfect time to restart healthy habits—and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers trusted guidance to help you do… Continue Reading →

Self-Care Sundays

Monthly Rituals to Try Before Fall Begins August is the perfect time to slow down and reset before the busy season ahead. As summer winds down and schedules start to fill up again, making time for intentional self-care is essential… Continue Reading →

Celebrate Without Overcommitting

Protecting Your Peace During Event-Heavy Weekends July brings warm weather, long weekends, and endless invites — BBQs, family gatherings, beach trips, weddings, fireworks, and everything in between. It’s a season meant for joy and connection, but with so much happening,… Continue Reading →

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