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! Growing up I was the typical 90’s kid. I had a Dear Diary, Walkman, Tamagotchi, and almost every TY beanie baby ever created. My brothers and I also…
Water. It’s vital for all life on this planet. Yet much of the fresh water these days is contaminated. The tap water in the US has been shown to contain over 300 chemicals and pollutants according the Environmental Working Group. What gives? On this episode…
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…
Times are weird, y’all! I feel like I’ve been living in the twilight zone and don’t think I’m the only one. Stress and anxiety have been running high for months. The uncertainty with our country, the world, economy, and our health is causing quite a…
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…
