If you’re looking for an easy side dish that supports digestion, energy, and metabolic health—parsnips deserve a spot on your plate. They’re naturally sweet, incredibly filling, and often overlooked in favor of potatoes. Roasted parsnips are one of my favorite “comfort foods that actually love you back.” 🥕 Roasted Parsnips Recipe Ingredients - 1 lb parsnips, peeled and sliced into sticks or rounds - 1–2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil - ½ tsp sea salt - ¼ tsp black pepper - ½ tsp garlic powder (optional) - ½ tsp smoked paprika or rosemary (optional) Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Toss parsnips with oil and seasonings until evenly coated. 3. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. 4. Roast for 25–35 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and tender. 5. Optional: finish with a squeeze of lemon or sprinkle of fresh herbs. 🌱 Why Parsnips Are a Wellness Win 1. Gut Health Support Parsnips are high in soluble fiber, which feeds beneficial gut bacteria and supports regular digestion—key for nutrient absorption and hormone balance. 2. Steady Energy (No Crash) They contain complex carbohydrates that release energy slowly, making them a great option for sustained fuel instead of blood sugar spikes. 3. Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients Rich in vitamin C, folate, and potassium, parsnips help reduce inflammation and support immune and cardiovascular health. 4. Naturally Satisfying Their subtle sweetness can help curb cravings, especially if you’re trying to reduce processed carbs or sugar. Pro Tip: Pair roasted parsnips with a quality protein (chicken, salmon, or lentils) and healthy fats for a balanced, hormone-friendly meal. If you’ve never cooked parsnips before, this is your sign. Simple food, real benefits, no extremes—exactly how sustainable wellness should look.

Please welcome @Gabriella Chaulet to the Purely Rooted family!

We used to go to Bass Pro and get pictures with Santa when our sons were little. Nice to get my mom, my wife, and the boys in a family photo this year. Cherish the memories!

Please welcome @Kimberly Witzel to the Wellness Collective family!

This weekend, my wife and I are celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary at Evins Mill in Smithville, TN. No alarms. No schedules. No constant notifications. Just quiet mornings, long conversations, good food, and space to breathe. It was a powerful reminder of something most driven people overlook: decompression is not a reward — it’s a requirement. When you’re building a business, raising a family, managing health, or chasing big goals, stress doesn’t always show up as panic. More often, it shows up as: - Mental fog - Shorter patience - Low energy - Losing enjoyment in things you used to love Taking time away isn’t about escaping responsibility. It’s about resetting your nervous system so you can show up sharper, calmer, and more intentional when you return. I genuinely believe that some of the best decisions I’ve ever made didn’t come from grinding harder — they came after slowing down enough to think clearly. If you’re feeling stretched thin right now, consider this your permission slip: Schedule the break. Take the walk. Plan the getaway. Protect the margin. Your goals will still be there — and you’ll be better equipped to reach them. Grateful for 15 years, grateful for the reset, and grateful for the reminder that success means nothing if you’re too burned out to enjoy it.