Tips and products for leading a more mindful, healthful and balanced life

Seasonal Eating: Summer Vegetable Recipes

Gardeners rejoice! Or if you don’t have a garden, maybe you love browsing farmers’ markets for the choicest produce of the season? If so, this post is a must for you! From vibrant squashes to the most flavorful tomatoes, summer is a fantastic time to utilize vegetables in your cooking. Not only will you be […]

Refreshing Summer Cocktail Recipes

We’ll never say ‘no’ to a lovely glass of rosé. It’s somehow become the unofficial drink of the summer season. However, why not give your next get-together some extra ‘oomph’ with some refreshing summer cocktails instead? There are so many fantastic, at-peak produce to utilize like fragrant lemons, mouthwatering strawberries, and sweet watermelon. And don’t […]

Healthy No-Bake Dessert Recipes

No-bake desserts are a must for the summer! Not only will you be keeping your home cooler without having a hot oven on, but you won’t have to worry about burning anything. While we have no issues with people wanted to indulge in some fattier, sweet treats, this post is for those who are looking […]

Delicious Whole 30 Recipes

Looking to give your body a reset? Or have you already started the Whole 30 diet and are looking for some new ideas? HSL editors have rounded up some of their favorite Whole 30 recipes to check out. Those who have no clue what Whole 30 is, should check out the Whole30 site. The basics […]

Dairy-Free Alternatives To Your Favorite Dairy Products

Ever thought about going dairy-free? Some people report feeling physically better when giving up dairy products that are milk-based. Interested in taking the plunge yourself? There are actually a good amount of dairy-free products out there that are comparable to the real thing. The only downside is that they may be slightly more expensive than […]

On-The-Go Breakfast Recipes

Everyone keeps telling us or writing about or vlogging about how breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But we love our sleep! If we can stay in bed for an extra 20 minutes to get some snooze instead of cooking and eating breakfast, we are all for it. That’s why food prep […]

The Dough Bar: Get Your Protein In

Baked, not fried, The Dough Bar doughnuts are also packed with protein. Each doughnut has 11 grams of protein and only 150 calories. Glazes and toppings add some extra calories but the end calculation makes this delicious concoction very comparable in nutrition to some protein bars and drinks out there. However, these taste better and […]

Vegan Spotlight On Lauren Toyota

Be warned. If you’ve never heard of Lauren Toyota before, her ‘What I Ate in a Day’ videos are delightfully addicting. Toyota is a YouTube star and personality. She has one channel under the name Lauren Toyota, which is her personal vlog, while the other is called Hot for Food and is all about vegan […]

Crazy For Smoothie Bowls: 6 Tasty Delights

Spring is almost here, which means that fruits are starting to be bountiful. Eating fruits when they are in season makes a huge difference when it comes to flavor. To get away from the lack of fresh fruits some of us experienced in the winter, here are some amazing smoothie bowls to incorporate everything from […]