You were born to be real, not to be perfect. - unknown Working full-time, raising children or simply keeping up with the flow of life can make eating healthy a challenge. Meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking can be time consuming. And even though it is tempting to run through the drive-thru, … [Read more...] about 3 Quick, Simple & Nutritious Dinner Recipes That Will Make You Feel Amazing!
Paleo
Divine Dessert: Maca Sweet Potato Brownies with Burdock + The 411 on Maca!
Recently, I acquired a copy of Ella Woodward's first cookbook (I highly recommend it), which features plant-based, gluten-free recipes. A lovely friend in Paris recommended it to me who is familiar with my love of real food and the foods I personally forgo in my diet (wheat, gluten, refined sugar … [Read more...] about Divine Dessert: Maca Sweet Potato Brownies with Burdock + The 411 on Maca!
Fall Shopping List + What is Seasonal Eating?
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. - F. Scott FitzgeraldIt's October and the year is flying by. However, this is all the more reason to remind ourselves to slow down, be present and enjoy all the seasonal pleasures that come along with the beautiful autumn season: falling … [Read more...] about Fall Shopping List + What is Seasonal Eating?
Glorious Green Wrap Recipe!
I absolutely love a quick meal and of course the more colorful and healthy, the more appealing it is for a healthnut like me. Rich dark color in the plant world means more vitamins and minerals! I love this green wrap recipe because not only can you use pretty much whatever ingredients you have on … [Read more...] about Glorious Green Wrap Recipe!
Gut-Healing, Stress-Busting Hot Chocolate Recipe
Collagen can help support digestion and overall gut health. For all the chocolate lovers (including myself), I share with you my favorite gut-healing, stress-busting hot chocolate recipe. Not only is this yummy, chocolatey beverage full of antioxidants from the raw cacao powder, but it also has … [Read more...] about Gut-Healing, Stress-Busting Hot Chocolate Recipe
Is Veganism Just Another Fad Diet? the pros and cons of eating vegan + the concerns of food marketing
Keto, Paleo and Vegan...these are the diet trends on the radar for 2018. However, Veganism seems to be the definite front runner. Veganism, is the dietary practice of not consuming animals or using animals products...this includes honey and eggs. You may have also heard the term raw vegan, which … [Read more...] about Is Veganism Just Another Fad Diet? the pros and cons of eating vegan + the concerns of food marketing