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…
Having a healthy immune system is important at all times of the year, but especially so when there’s something specific going around. Well, now is as good a time as any, because there sure is something specific going around! One of the best ways to…
It’s the first of the new year, 2020 at that, and people around the world are making resolutions. Many are joining gyms, trying to eat better, and making healthier lifestyle choices. January is also often used as a time for many people to take a…
The status of the Charleston food scene is undeniable! People from around the world come to indulge in the cuisine of the Holy City. But southern food definitely isn’t synonymous with health food. Much of our cuisine is centered around meat or loaded with butter,…
