I grew up eating plantains in Dominica with almost every meal. I absolutely love the sweet flavors of the fruit. It can be eating green or ripe. When green traditionally we add to soups or friend as chips. Many cultures around the world boil the fruit when ripe, roast with its skin on an open […]
Effective weight management is more than just eating well and exercising, especially for women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s which are usually the perimenopause and menopause years. During the perimenopause and menopause years, a woman’s body undergoes many hormonal changes. Certain hormones are responsible for weight gain, particularly around the midsection, where there […]
Prostaglandins usually cause period pains. These fatty acid compounds are in the cells throughout our body, but the ones in the epithelial layer of the uterus are responsible for causing cramps. Another factor in painful periods is estrogen. Among other things, estrogen is responsible for thickening the uterine lining so the uterus can support a […]
We celebrated our 13th annual conference this year At Gaia’s Essence we’ve created a safe space for all women for over a decade. This year we celebrated our 13th annual conference. Inviting women from across the globe to join in the celebration, conversation and sisterhood. The theme; “Be Relentless”, centering around the important it is […]
Ingredients: 1 small purple cabbage 3 tri colored large carrots 1 large beet Pinch of seasoning Fresh lemon juice Directions: Farrah La Ronde-HutchisonFarrah was born on the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, Dominica. An island, known for its rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and extensive centenarian population. Dominica instilled in her a respect for nature, the […]
Though it is centuries old, recently, this superfood has garnered much attention. Sea Moss, a type of algae or seaweed known scientifically as Chondrus Crispus, is a natural source of essential minerals, vitamins, and all-around nutrient dense. Sea moss has anti-fungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties and is a preventative measure and treatment for various […]
Traveling and vacationing can prove to make healthy eating a real challenge. Suppose you don’t have a place to prepare food on the road, such as a beach house or cabin rental. In that case, you can easily find yourself at the whim of convenience stores and fast food restaurants. But with a bit of […]
The food we eat impacts our cells, tissues, and hormones. Ultimately, our entire bodies become the result of what we eat. Nutrient-dense foods contain information from vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, protein, and fiber transmitted throughout our bodies to keep us healthy. Hormonal imbalances affect women in different ways and the types of symptoms that they […]
The good news is that you don’t need to make a drastic change in your lifestyle to make a profound difference in your health and life. Here are five quick changes you can start today to get yourself feeling good, looking good, and on your way to lasting changes. 1. If there were […]
Hormonal imbalance can be nasty to deal with for any woman. The undesirable health effects are numerous – unwanted breakouts, fatigue, depression, hair loss, low sex drive, painful periods or miserable menopause, and many more. While all those symptoms are enough to send you straight to the doctor’s office, there may be a better way […]