Lavender: First Aid in a Bottle

by Janai | Mar 28, 2015 | Blog, BodyZenBalance, Featured, Mind-Body, Recipes

“My dear, have some lavender, or you’d best have a thimble of wine. Your spirits are quite down, my sweeting.”- Georgia O’Keefe Lavender, also called Lavendula, has long been known for its soothing properties and fragrant scent. It’s used...

Turmeric: the Benefits and History of the Golden Spice of Life

by Janai | Dec 3, 2014 | Blog, Featured, Nutrition, Recipes

  Turmeric is often referred to as the Golden Spice of Life due to its wide range of healing powers. Do you have an upset stomach? Make a cup of turmeric tea. Itchy skin? Use a turmeric ointment. Ulcers? Inflammation? Stomach pain? Gum disease? You guessed it....

The History, Benefits, and Side Effects of Rosemary

by Janai | Nov 11, 2014 | Blog, Featured, Recipes

“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance; pray you, love, remember.” –William Shakespeare (Hamlet, Act 4)   Photo Credit: Craigles75| Flickr Rosmarinus Officinalis, otherwise known as Rosemary, is an herb as ancient as the mythology it sprang from. Aside from...

Deviled Eggs

by Adrienne | Apr 23, 2014 | Blog, Recipes

Enjoy these delicious deviled eggs!

Salmon with Sweet Asian marinade

by Janai | Jul 15, 2013 | Blog, BodyZenBalance, Featured, Nutrition, Recipe of the week, Recipes

Want to try something different for dinner? Try this easy recipe for Baked Salmon with a sweet Asian marinade. Salmon is an important addition to any diet. Not only is it a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, it’s also a high protein source. The health benefits...

Mini Berry Low Fat Cream Pies

by Janai | Jul 4, 2013 | Blog, BodyZenBalance, Featured, Nutrition, Recipe of the week, Recipes

Happy Independence day! Today’s recipe comes from Eatingwell.com and is the perfect quick and healthy addition to any Fourth of July party. To make it even more low fat, I’ve made a few changes but you don’t have to follow them if you don’t...