Author Kelsi Karpinski

Low-Sodium Sloppy Joes 

Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 30 minutes  Serves: 4  Ingredients   1 tablespoon olive oil   1 pound lean ground beef   1/2 cup onion, chopped (plus extra for garnish)  3 cloves garlic  1 bell pepper, chopped  1 14-ounce can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes  1 tablespoon low-sodium… Continue Reading →

Healthy Aging Starts Now: Thriving Through Every Stage 

September is Healthy Aging Month. “Healthy aging” often sounds or looks like optimizing physical health, nutrition or exercise. The habits we build, relationships we nurture, financial decisions we make, and goals we pursue throughout adulthood all contribute to our long-term wellbeing.  While every person’s journey is… Continue Reading →

Find Your Frequency: The Benefits of White, Pink and Brown Noise  

Although noise can often be a major obstacle to quality relaxation, not all sound is created equal — some types can help you sleep, focus and unwind more effectively.    White, pink and brown are perhaps the three most well-known varieties of colored noise, or distinct frequencies named after colors which vary in volume and pitch. While… Continue Reading →

How To Stay Hydrated This Summer 

If you’re someone who struggles to drink water regularly, you’ve likely heard of different “creative” ways to stay hydrated, like eating watermelon or adding fruit to your water if you don’t like the taste!  Those are fine ideas, but surely not the only ways to stay hydrated during your busy… Continue Reading →

Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs 

Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 10 minutes  Serves: 6  Ingredients   6 large eggs   1/4 cup full fat Greek yogurt  1 tablespoon pickle relish or 1 small dill pickle, sliced  1 teaspoon Dijon mustard   1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar  1/8 teaspoon salt   Pepper,… Continue Reading →

How To Beat the Summertime Blues  

Though many of us struggle to feel our best during the winter months, summer is often painted as the exact opposite: a joyful, relaxed stretch of sunshine and beautiful weather, with not even a hint of stress on the horizon.  … Continue Reading →

How to Be Kinder Each Day 

Kindness is inherently human. From childhood, we are typically hard-wired to show empathy and caring for others. However, it takes practice to nurture kindness into a habit.   Kindness is a gift freely given to others, and an intentional focus on… Continue Reading →

Vegan Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwiches 

Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 30 minutes  Serves: 8  Ingredients   For the Barbecue Jackfruit:   2 cans young green jackfruit in water or brine (not in syrup)   1 white or yellow onion, sliced thin  2 tablespoons olive oil  1/2 teaspoon each: paprika and cumin   1 teaspoon each:… Continue Reading →

Springtime Lemon Lavender Cookies 

Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 10 minutes  Serves: 12  Ingredients   1 cup gluten free baking flour, or regular oat flour   1/3 cup coconut sugar, or sugar of choice  1/4 teaspoon salt   1/2 teaspoon baking soda   1 tablespoon dried lavender, finely chopped   1/2… Continue Reading →

Simple Traditional Spanish Omelette  

Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 30 minutes  Serves: 6  Ingredients   1 pound potatoes (Yukon Gold recommended)  1 medium onion (yellow recommended)  3 tablespoons olive oil   6 eggs   Dash of Kosher salt   Instructions  *Thinly slice your potatoes with a knife. If you choose to… Continue Reading →

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