The health conscious, sustainable, and plant-based holiday gift guide for 2020 is here! This year has been a tough one on us all obviously. It’s estimated that over 60% of small businesses are closed, with over 48% having closed their doors PERMANENTLY. This should be…
Are you still giving thanks?⠀ ⠀ After the holiday many people can forget to continue giving gratitude daily and I believe being grateful for what we have, no matter how small, is the key to feeling joy everyday. ⠀ ⠀ That being said, even though…
I cannot believe it’s November! Where has the year gone?! Oh, yea. Down the drain basically. That’s ok. We’ve got to find the good in everything and for me right now it’s fall produce. 🙂 Eating seasonally is beneficial for many different reasons. Produce grown…
Full Disclaimer: no candy is truly healthy, unless fruit counts. 😉 But there is a spectrum of course. First things first are the main ingredients to avoid: gelatin, dairy, food coloring/artificial dyes, and high fructose corn syrup. Let’s go over the first one: gelatin. Gelatin…
Any Chex Mix lovers out there?! When I was younger it was one of my favorite snacks so I had to recreate it and make a healthy Chex mix. Growing up I was the typical 90’s kid. I had a Dear Diary, Walkman, Tamagotchi, and…
The health of our gut impacts the health of our entire bodies. As someone who’s suffered their share of gut issues, I incorporate gut healing foods and drinks daily to make sure it’s balanced. Of course eating a plant-based diet is first and foremost at…
I love documentaries! There’s nothing like learning something new, perhaps gaining a new perspective, AND being entertained. Personally, if I’m going to spend time in front of a screen I’d like for it to be a little productive. At least some of the time! I…
If you dine out in many southern restaurants chances are you’ll find grits on the menu. While this porridge like breakfast is a southern staple, it actually gets its origins from the Native American Muskogee tribe. The tribe would use a stone mill to grind…
If you’re from the South chances are you’ve eaten collards a time or two. These green leafy vegetables are a staple in southern cuisine. Heck, they’re so revered in the South that they’ve been designated the state vegetable of South Carolina! However, my only complaint…
I’ve fallen off the wagon lately for posting recipes regularly, but that is all going to change, starting now and with this delicious recipe for Lemon Roasted Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts! I’ve been making some version of this recipe for years actually so it seemed…
