Optimal Wellness Blog
Simple but unique Thanksgiving recipes + gratitude expression 🍂🙏
I am excited to share 2 perfect fall recipes that can make a wonderful Thanksgiving appetizer + treat! Pita with cheese (pita sa sirom): One of the staples in my family’s cuisine is pita. Pita, in Serbia, can be a savory appetizer or dessert. The most popular savory...
Grandma inspired comfort food
I hope you are enjoying the last days of August. Time just flew by for our family this summer, and it’s already time to go back to school! I was fortunate to spend part of our summer holidays in Belgrade, Serbia, where I was born and lived until the age of 13. Growing...
Happy Summer + Thyroid Health
I hope you are having a lovely summer and are allowing yourselves time to relax, enjoy nature or travel during this time of year! I am incredibly grateful to have had a wonderful summer vacation in Europe with my family. Having quality, leisure + playful time with my...
Healthy Gut, Healthy Body: What You Need to Know About Constipation and Easy Tips to Prevent and Treat the Most Common Causes
One of the most common concerns that comes up in my practice is constipation, often a topic one only wants to discuss with their doctor, if even that. Although survey data varies, it is estimated that 42 million American adults struggle with this at one time or...
Back to Basics
A little less than a year ago, my children and I moved to New York. My husband had been living here for a year already due to his new job, and we made the decision that it was time to relocate the family. It was a time of great joy, as we had finally reunited and...
