Austin, Texas has many nicknames…The Capitol City, ATX, Bat City, River City, and my particular favorite, of course, Hippie Haven. Prior to our departure, I heard many good things about the city. Everyone who had visited told me that I’d love it! They also said…
Protein, protein, protein! Where do you get yours from? Are you getting enough? Too much? This is a hot topic these days, but why? The current protein obsession comes from marketing, advertising, and Big Animal Agriculture. Similar to the “low-fat” diet of the 90’s or…
Could I love green plants any more? I think not! I absolutely love greens! Spinach, kale, chard, broccoli…I love it all! But have you heard of the green wonder that is spirulina? Perhaps you’ve heard the term, but have no idea what it is exactly.…
Matcha, Matcha, Matcha (cue the Brady Bunch music)!!! Matcha has quickly become the latest beverage craze. Even Starbucks has gotten on the matcha train and offers hot or iced matcha lattes. I too have jumped on the wagon, but have been enjoying my own matcha…
Episode 2 of The Refined Hippie Podcast is up and ready to be downloaded! This episode was recorded remotely because my guest is all the way out in beautiful Colorado! My friend and fellow holistic health coach, Stephanie Powers, has created a self help spiritual…
Oh my gosh, y’all! It’s finally happened! The first episode of The Refined Hippie Podcast is up! I am so extremely excited (and nervous) to have finally started this journey! This is a new and fun creative outlet for me to discuss different topics that…
The first time I ever tried jackfruit was at a veggie restaurant in downtown Miami. The hubby and I were seated in a lush outdoor patio over looking the street, the perfect spot to people watch (Miami has some of the best people watching). It…
Are you plant curious? Do you care about the environment? Are you against animal cruelty? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then you’ll love this interview! Recently, I sat down with my good friend and fellow plant-based vegan, Maggie Griner,…
When preparing food, there are a few tools in my kitchen that I absolutely cannot live without! These make my time in the kitchen quicker, more efficient, and more enjoyable. They really have changed how I cook! But you don’t have to be completely plant-based…
This is one of my favorite recipes and not just because it’s utterly divine! Dark leafy greens, such as collards and kale, are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. One reason is because they contain glutathione – the mother of all antioxidants!…
