5 Steps to Breaking Free From After-Shift Drinking
It’s after your shift, you’re starving, and even though it’s late, the night feels young.
Most hospitality professionals know that the best way to have a social life is hanging out with other co-workers for a little late-night eating and drinking.
Although this is an excellent way to unwind, the promise of “just one drink” often turns into a few too many.
A Guide on How to Eat Seasonally and Save Money
“Seasonal eating is the practice of eating foods near the time they’re harvested.”
As food prices begin to skyrocket, one of the most impactful ways to support both your health and your wallet is by eating seasonally.
I’ll be honest. When I walked through the grocery store this spring and saw a watermelon priced at over $10, I was shocked. No way was I paying that! Instead, I decided to hold off and wait until July, when I could enjoy one at its peak, tasting its juicy, refreshing, and perfectly in-season.
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The Hospitality Wellness Guide to Maintain Your Sanity
After working in the restaurant industry for over 25 years and becoming a nutritionist, I wanted to create a wellness guide for hospitality professionals.
I know firsthand that when you don’t take care of yourself, you begin to project onto others with a quick temper or unprofessional reactions.
Have I lost it on a co-worker because they wouldn’t make my cocktail in the correct glassware? Yes, I have!
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6 Ways Power Pilates Helps Hospitality Professionals
I’ve been working in restaurants for almost 25 years. As much as I tried to leave the industry to explore other career opportunities, I’ve always found myself coming back due to its flexible schedule, social aspects, and the fact that I'm paid after each shift, leaving me with ongoing cash.
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Does Drinking Alcohol with Intention Actually Work?
Drinking with intention has become a newer movement in the past few years, with many understanding that drinking on autopilot and out of habit isn’t providing them with any health benefits.
In fact, many are realizing that habitual drinking often contributes to poor sleep, heightened anxiety, digestive issues, and depression.
Although mindful drinking practices create a new sense of self-awareness, helping individuals become more accountable, the question is, does drinking with intention actually work? Or is it just another excuse to glorify alcohol?