Della Terra Wellness

3 Science-Backed Secrets to Stop Overeating

Friends came to stay with us over the long weekend, and, as it is prone to do at Casa Baratta, the conversation turned to food. In addition to ooing and ahhing over our vegetable garden and weighing the pros and cons of This Restaurant vs. That Restaurant, we also...

Coconut Oil: Superfood or Heart-Attack in a Jar?

Have you heard? There’s been a lot of hubbub in the news lately that coconut oil might not be such a wonderful cure-all after all. It all started because the American Heart Association (AHA) released a report linking saturated fat to heart disease. ...

Do You Apologize Too Much?

Sorry, but I’ve got something to say about the way you’re always saying “sorry”. If you’re like most women, you say sorry at least once every hour. You apologize for stating your opinion. You apologize when you ask for something. You apologize when you express...

Why is it SO Hard to Change?

As humans, we don’t like change. In fact, we’re downright stubborn. We might dream about things being better (wouldn’t it be nice if you could lose 10 pounds and buy that BMW you’ve been oggling at all these years?) But when it comes down to the real work...

Recipe: White Bean Blondies

Got a sweet tooth but don’t want to bombard your system with empty calories? With tons of protein, healthy fats, and limited sugar, these white bean blondies are packed with good-for-you ingredients, super versatile, and always delicious. Here’s the...

The Food You’re Eating Could be Fueling Your Mood Disorder

Do you eat your emotions? Many of us are much more likely to reach for that box of doughnuts when we’re feeling anxious or depressed. What you might not realize is that those doughnuts could be the very thing that is making you feel anxious and depressed in the first...