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How To Make Erewhon’s Reishi Lemongrass Chicken Bone Broth

We Finally found the one - the ultimate chicken bone broth - and of course we found it at wellness playground, Erewhon. This health food mecca has been a hotspot for the deep-vibes wellness crowd since first opening in Venice in the 60s. Our community is abuzz about the new location set to open on the westside of LA in April.

Bone broth offers major health perks across the board, from beauty to digestion. It's rich in minerals that supercharge the immune system, and contains healing compounds like collagen and glutamine which do everything from heal the lining of our gut to balance out our hormones. Learn more about how this savory liquid can help your body heal here.

This chicken bone broth from Erewhon is one of the most delicious ones we've ever had. It also happens to be  decked out with potent healing ingredients that take healing to the next level: Reishi helps reduce stress and boost immunity; lemongrass contains a wide range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants as well as anti-fungal and pain-reduction properties; turmeric is impressively anti-inflammatory, especially when paired with black pepper; and then there's ACV, which really does it all... [olists num=1]

Bone broth does it all. Here are seven reasons why you should be drinking it -- and what happens when you do.

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Don’t Order Pizza: 3 Homemade Ideas That May Actually Be More Fun

Is there any comfort food more perfect than pizza? The objective answer is no, which is why denying ourselves the occasional slice is inherently anti-wellness (at least by our call). Catherine McCord, mama and founder of Weelicious -- a site dedicated to helping parents expose their children to delicious plant-based food -- and her newest project, family meal delivery service, One Potato, is here to help with three family-friendly healthier homemade solutions for when a pizza craving strikes...

Pizza!!!! That's the only word I tend to hear these days whenever I ask my husband and my son what they want for dinner. Our newest Sunday night tradition has become making homemade pizzas together as a family, and it's so much fun. One of our son's favorite parts is getting to choose the toppings for his side of the pie. We've even found that foods he normally won't eat on his own become totally appealing to him when tossed on his pizza.

A few Sundays ago when we were making some delicious thin-crusted creations, our daughter was on the kitchen floor playing with one of the muffin tins, and it gave me a genius idea - pizza muffins! Why, you may ask? Why not? Pizza is crunchy, cheesy, delicious, totally kid-friendly, and when it's cooked in the shape of a muffin, it just adds a cool twist to the same old slice you're used to.

The first time I made the green machine pizza I was pretty pleased with myself since I figured it was a great way to get the kids to eat their greens while also serving them one of their beloved foods. My son and daughter had been thrilled that day knowing that they were getting homemade pizza for lunch, but when they walked into the kitchen they took one look at the first verdant pie I pulled out of the oven, they both shrieked in horror, "It's green!"

I still don't understand why green can be such a taboo food color for kids, but on this particular occasion, after I diffused all the negativity by putting a few zucchinis on my eyes for comic relief, I let the kids make the next two pizzas with me. As if by magic, the kids were then totally game for eating them.

If you've never tried pesto and green veggies like broccoli, spinach and zucchini on your pizza, now is your chance. Sure tomato sauce and mozzarella will always reign supreme as the topping king and queen, but you might be surprised every now and then to watch a green machine pizza win the day!

Pizza quesadillas: This is one of those recipes that you can totally improvise with depending on what you've got laying around your kitchen. Kenya has a thing for dinosaur kale (probably because of the name), so it's an easy sell and healthy addition to this dish, but as long as you've got red sauce, cheese and tortillas, you're good to go.

Finally, let your kids help prepare these. It's a fun recipe, doesn't make much of a mess and is the perfect opportunity to use whatever veggies, meats, olives, cheeses or anything else you may have in the fridge. And if you need a bit more inspiration, watch the video for this recipe here. If anything, it will show you what a blast making this can be for the little ones. And just maybe, it will be your new "favorite" too!

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From planting an edible garden to buying healthier groceries, discover more wholesome wellness tips from Catherine here.

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Dull Knife Drama: Are You Guilty of These 3 Cooking Mistakes?

Finding our stride in the kitchen means we're more likely to cook healthy meals at homes than order Postmates for the millionth time this month. While practice makes perfect, comfort is key -- but you're never gonna get it with a tiny cutting board. Busy mama and healthy food blogger, Jenny Giles of Real Food Scout, is sharing the kitchen mistakes that most newbies make and how to fix them...

My kitchen equals my happy place. A serene space, with minimal clutter and peaceful music where I can create five-star dinners for my family. (Record scratch.) Okay, no. That’s not remotely true. I love my kitchen, but it is a real-life playground, where I cook while dodging Lego pieces, and where I entertain friends in mismatched socks and wine glasses. Even though it’s filled with typical, real life chaos, I love it. But for some, cooking is an arduous task, and through my coaching, I’ve watched many people make that task even more challenging with these deal breakers below. No wonder no one is cooking at home these days.

I’m completely confused by these pet peeves. More confused than when I see a freshly cooked chicken go back on the board you had it on BEFORE you cooked it. I thought this was an obvious piece of information, but I’ve seen otherwise. And, you know what will really ruin your day? Salmonella. Your week actually. Below are my top kitchen pet peeves. Now, this is coming from a person who continues to wear white T-shirts while cooking anything with tomato sauce. I know. Anybody got a discount on white T-shirts in bulk?

Super Small Cutting Board

This. This is the weirdest and most pathetic thing I’ve seen in so many kitchens all over. Size. Does. Matter. FYI. Why don’t you deserve a big board? It’s not 'cause your apartment is small. It’s not. You have counter space for a regular cutting board and I don’t know why you insist on the small cutting board. I think our minds play tricks on us because we’re going to cut “just a few little things.” And we think, so why do we need to get out this gargantuan board? I’ll tell you why. You’re making your life harder. Are you cooking in a dollhouse kitchen? Those carrots are flying off that small board, and onto the floor because there’s no room on it. Why get the tiny cutting board out to cut “just a few little things”. That’s just a waste of everyone’s time. If you’ve going to get the cutting board out and you’re going to cut something, and then you're going to wash, the said board, you might as well cut a lot of things. Then you’ll be prepped and ready to go for later in the week. Time saver for sure. Don’t just cut the onion for dinner, cut all the veggies, store them in mason jars in the fridge, so they're ready for you to grab for snacks or for tomorrow’s dinner. One big board. One big chop. One little wash. And your week just got easier.

A Dull Knife

It’s a slippery slope of sadness with a bad, dull knife. That knife you’ve had from Bed, Bath & Beyond since college needs to go. Just let it go. If you’re not aware if your knife is dull, here are some key telltale signs.

You break a sweat trying to cut through a red pepper. You press the knife down on the tomato and it just smooshes onto your board. You knife gets stuck halfway through the potato. The most obvious, it just doesn't cut anything. You’re literally wiggling and pressing as hard are your hands can, and you barely made a small tear in the kale. A sharp knife will glide through fruits and veggies with minimal pressure and effort. A sharp knife will give you better skills and therefore make kitchen life better in general -- this one is great. Even if you feel like you have zero cooking skills, like your audition tape has been sent in for The Worst Cooks in America, I bet it’s partially because of your lame knife. With a bad knife, all bets are off, and it could jump off the pepper and slide right down on your middle finger. Faaaahhhhhk! Get a new knife. Let it glide effortlessly through the fruits and veggies so you can feel like a boss in your kitchen. That knife will give you confidence and you’ll cook better. And then, you’ll eat better.

Randomly Buying Stuff at the Store

I’m so guilty of this, but most of the time I try to meal plan not just because it helps me save time (not wandering aimlessly around the store) and money (not impulse buying or wasting food), and energy (stressing all day about what’s for dinner). Unless you’re a Chopped Chef Champion, I’m not sure any of us can just “open your basket” (aka fridge) and throw together a good dinner in less than 30 minutes. I mean, I’ve done it, more times that I’d like to admit, and I do love a good challenge, but not every night of the week. Knowing what’s for dinner and what to shop for is a life-changing strategy and gives you so much relief. It may seem hard to meal plan, but I tell people just to write down four dinners. Just four. You can save the other nights for takeout, dinner out and leftovers. You can do it right now I bet. In less than five minutes. Write down four dinners you can make next week.

Well, thank you for listening. I feel better now after getting that off my chest. Don’t you? If you’re guilty of any of these, please go get help. Today. Coupons are available online all the time for new knives, cutting boards and a free printable shopping list is available on my website. Now get out there. Seek better in your life.

Get inspired to cook at home by our fave chefs and wellness pros in our 'In My Fridge' series here.

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8 Clean Lip Balms That Actually Work (And Stay Put)

Balms away. When winter conditions wage war on our poor little pouts, these non-toxic, cruelty-free lip treatments are everything.

Between chilly winds and drying heaters, our delicate lips take a beating daily during winter. Some days we're pretty sure they'll actually fall off, which is why there's no time to waste on wimpy fixes. These clean lip balms are powerfully restorative, stay put for more than ten minutes -- and each get major style points for cute packaging.

Find a few new favorites, order immediately and thank us later...One Size Fits All: Lanolips 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm | You'll never catch us without this cute tube tucked into a purse pocket. The multipurpose balm made from cruelty-free, all natural sheep lanolin provides extreme hydration to dry lips, cuticles, and nasal passages and more. Best of all, the blend is free of artificial fragrance, parabens, petrolatum, mineral oil, sulfates, and phthalates.  CHECK OUT

The Not-So-Basic Balm: Ilia Balmy Days Lip Conditioner | ILIA makes some incredible tinted lip conditioners that will revive your pout and leave behind a soft layer of color. But when it comes to serious lip repair, we go straight for the colorless balm stick instead, filled with organic goodness like avocado and orange oils to hydrate lips. For best results, use after their exfoliating lip scrub stick. CHECK OUT

A Swipe of Paradise: Herbivore Coco Rose Balm | Lightweight but deeply nousishing, this hydrating lip conditioner is infused with the heavenly flavor of virgin coconut oil and rose - like a beachside garden on your face. It glides on like a dream and sinks in slowly. It's the ultimate balm to keep by your bed or desk.  CHECK OUT

Lemon Water for Your Lips: Lanolips Lemonaid Lip Treatment | What warm lemon water does for our gut, this balm does for our lips - it gently clears away junk and restores us to balance. Formulated with organic lemon oil to naturally exfoliate, this creamy but not heavy balm will leave lips soft and moist. CHECK OUT

Whipped + Wild (Harvested): Kari Gran Tinted Lip Whip | This eco-luxe lip balm is made with organic, non-GMO and wild harvested ingredients that hydrate lips and leave behind a soft pink hue. With a base made of avocado oil, calendula oil, camellia oil and pure vitamin E, you know this balm's nourishment game is on point. CHECK OUT

VivA La Pout: French Girl Lip Polish | This rose and mint infused sugar scrub gently brushes away dead skin and nourishes the layers beneath it. We love using it daily, especially when you use it right after the shower when your skin is still soft. Your lips will look so smooth and rosy you might not even need makeup. How French-girl is that?  CHECK OUT

Nature's Lip Candy: Marin Bee Lip Balm | While tending to her own hives, backyard beekeeper Debra Tomaszewski disocovered the inrcedible beauty benefits of honey. Her balms are made with a blend of freshly harvested honey, soothing oatmal, reparative aloe and nourishing olive oil and shea butter.CHECK OUT

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Gluten-Free Millet Polenta With Spring Veggies + Greens

While less buzzy than quinoa or oats, every whole food devotee should have a good millet recipe on hand. This ancient grain is gluten-free, high in antioxidants and magnesium and a powerful anti-inflammatory food that's worth getting to know. As spring seeps into our cozy winter haze, we're looking to gorgeously grounded recipes like these to entertain with. This millet polenta comes to us from the mama and daughter blogging duo behind our new go-to cookbook, Simply Vibrant.

Millet is a versatile, gluten-free grain, which works surprisingly well as a light substitute for corn grits in any polenta-like dish. Creamy, zesty, and fragrant, this millet polenta serves as the perfect bed for pungent greens and crispy spring vegetables. [olists num=1]

Grab another gorgeous recipe from Simply Vibrant here (hint: it involves honey-candied kumquats).

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