Before moving to a new city one does the usual investigative work – housing market, crime rates, schools, cultural activities, health food stores, parks, and of course restaurants. If you’re plant-based vegan it becomes even more imperative to check out the local food scene. At…
It’s that time of year again, time to buy some random gifts for people we love. My rule of thumb these days to try and choose items that are useful, consumable, or help make the person (or planet) better/healthier. This 2021 holiday gift guide is…
Happy Earth Day 2021 from this tree hugger (literally). My love and passion for protecting this beautiful planet never waivers. And my lifestyle and daily choices reflect that. There are so many ways our species has been hurting the planet, polluting and pillaging every which…
This gut healing vegetable broth is a staple in my refrigerator and freezer. I keep it on hand to make nourishing soups, flavor rich rice dishes, and every thing in between. The ingredients are extremely gut calming due to all the amino acids, vitamins, minerals,…
When people think of a healthy diet they usually envision a plate filled with vibrant plants, but living healthfully is so much more. This is why a healthy diet doesn’t stop at our plates. What we consume through our eyes, ears, and minds also plays…
Ever since I started my podcast blogging has taken a bit of a backseat. I’ve decided that needs to change this year! And while in the past I’ve posted a lot of recipes, I thought going forward it’d be nice to sprinkle in some more…
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…
