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Natural Remedies for When Summer Leaves its Marks

July 3, 2017 Lydia Buschenfeldt Leave a Comment

Tis the season...no, not for holiday cheer, but for spending more time outside! This increased outside time comes with a lot of fabulous perks, like increased vitamin D, and decreased seasonal affective disorder and better moods. However, all of that fun time outdoors can lead to … [Read more...]

Managing Environmental Toxins in the Home

May 8, 2017 Lydia Buschenfeldt Leave a Comment

We spend so much time thinking about what we put IN our bodies, but what about everything that lives AROUND our bodies? Indoor air quality, personal care products, cleaning supplies, and electronics can cause considerable toxic exposure. … [Read more...]

Bulk Bin Trail Mix

September 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

Sure, it’s temptingly easy to grab a bag of pre-made trail mix –colorful, effortless, and with such fun names to boot! But have you ever stopped to glance at the nutrition facts of that bag of seemingly healthy options? More specifically, check out the sugar content. Some commercial brands of trail mix have as much sugar as a 16 oz bottle of soda! The main culprit is sweetened dried fruit, and some brands add candy as well. If that delicious mouthful of sweet and salty is your tastebuds’ desire, don’t despair. There are plenty of ways to make a delicious AND nutritious trail mix, all with ingredients from your grocery store bulk bin! [Read More…]

Meal Planning

July 31, 2018 Leave a Comment

One of the trickiest parts of most people’s healthy routines is the meal planning component. Luckily for you, we have that covered with the latest installment in our Hatch Video series! More…

Bloat Buster Smoothie

June 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

Now that we are heading into the warmer months of the year, you may find yourself wanting to spend less time in front of the hot stove top or oven. Fortunately, smoothies are a great way to pack a lot of nutrition in one place. Check out the video below for one of my favorite smoothies — the bloat buster!

Pan-Roasted Plantains

May 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

Despite the fact that plantains closely resemble a banana, they have a completely different flavor and are definitely not to be consumed raw (you’ll only make that mistake once!). Plantains are actually a vegetable, chock full of fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Pan-roasting the plantains allows them to caramelize, keeping the outside a little bit crispy and the inside nice and soft. Cinnamon, ginger and turmeric add a trifecta of anti-inflammatory goodness and a little sprinkle of sea salt makes these plantains absolutely irresistible. Enjoy as is, or my favorite way –- with mashed avocado! More…

Energy Balls

April 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

Gluten, Grain, Dairy, Soy-Free and Vegan

Seeds need energy in order to grow, and cultivating your own healthy habits can take a lot of energy too! Energy bars and energy balls are everywhere we look these days. They are super easy to whip up yourself, but many people are intimidated by the thought. More…

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I’d say Lydia Buschenfeldt has changed my life, but that wouldn’t be exactly true. What she does is even more powerful. Anyone can tell someone else what changes they ‘need’ to make to live a healthier life. It takes someone special to enable and empower you to change your own life. Lydia is that someone special. During every session, at every twist and turn and bump in the road, Lydia meets me where I am with an incredible amount of knowledge and patience, and helps me identify one or two steps forward to accomplish the goals I have for myself. She knows that each journey is different, and customizes our sessions so our discussions are tailored toward what I need in that moment to help me build the health, future and happiness that I deserve.
— L.S.
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