Emmy Cornell

Sunday Funday: The last bit of the glorious weekend until Monday comes along and sucks all the living energy out of you. Okay – maybe Mondays aren’t  that  bad, but a well spent Sunday can actually give you a little more energy to power through the week. How so, you ask? Lazy Sundays are for sure a thing, but making the last day of your weekend just a bit more productive goes a long way. Fruitful planning and well-thought out preparation can help you transform the start of your week. Keep reading to find out how you can make the most out of your Sundays and take back the week. WAKE UP EARLY Step one to getting a full and productive day in? Be up and out of bed by 9:00am at the latest. Don’t cut your weekend short by sleeping in ’till noon and writing off your entire morning. Get up and go – you’ll thank yourself later. Bonus: Getting up early means your body won’t let you stay up all night, binge-watching  Scandal . Instead, you’ll fall asleep sooner Sunda...

Chickpea Angel Hair Pasta Ingredients * 3 cloves garlic, chopped * 7 cups low-sodium vegetable broth * 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper * 1 pound angel hair pasta * 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas * 1 cup flat-leaf chopped parsley * 1/4 cup unsalted chopped almonds * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan How to Make It Step 1 Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Step 2 Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth, crushed red pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Step 3 Add the pasta and cook, stirring, until the broth is nearly absorbed and the pasta is al dente, about 6 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and parsley. Step 4 Divide among individual bowls and top with the almonds and Parmesan.

Have you ever walked out of your favorite spa wishing you could somehow make enough money to always feel the way you do when you step out of a spa? While there were no “spas” in the ancient times when Ayurveda was revealed to  Rishis  (sages) living in the Himalayas and faraway forests of India, these Rishis have discovered an incredible daily ritual to make you feel like every day is a spa day – regardless of your annual income.  Though many people may only associate the word “ Ayurveda ” with fancy, expensive spa treatments, Ayurveda is actually a complete medical science of life. The word “ Ayurveda ” derives from the Sanskrit words “ Ayush ,” which means “life” and “ Veda ,” which means “knowledge of.” And the beauty of Ayurveda’s wisdom is that it truly touches upon every aspect of life. From psychology to managing difficult diseases like psoriasis to practical home remedies, to seasonal, dietary and lifestyle recommendations to prevent diseases, to guidance on ho...