There is no shortage of recipes for banana bread online right now. Banana bread has become a highlight of pandemic baking, a poster-child of comfort food, and a great way to use up ripe bananas! And with good reason - we all know the importance of “comfort foods” right now - they can make us feel nostalgic, bring us pleasure, and make us feel secure and safe during these unsettling times.

Many of us have questions about the safety of our food and how to safely prepare our foods at home during this time of the coronavirus and COVID-19. After researching many reliable sources online (referenced below), I have come up with my 5 tips for food safety during this time.  

We all know the importance of fruits and vegetables, fiber, and fermented foods as elements of a healthy diet. But do we know why these foods are more important than ever to eat now - during this time of Covid19? According to the Institute for Functional Medicine, there are three main reasons why we should be getting plenty of these foods daily.

I’m sure many of you are feeling overwhelmed with the health and wellness information coming at us daily - through the news, social media, emails, etc. I know I am! We hear daily (or many times a day) about how to wash our hands, maintain “social distance”, clean our counters and computer keyboards; what to eat and not to eat, when and where to exercise… the list goes on.

We are excited to announce: Inspire Wellness and Nutrition is back! We have spent this past year learning, teaching, and enjoying the wonderful changes life has brought us.

The recent events of COVID-19 have made us think of the incredible need for health and wellness support. We have given much thought as to how we can inspire and encourage you during this time of uncertainty.