Eat your greens. Drink your lemon water. There’s often a lot of emphasis on what we put IN our bodies, but it shouldn’t stop there. What we put on our bodies is just as important as what we put in them. In my past I…
How can we bring back a sense of community? Can we heal the current alienation our society is feeling? What role does food play in our ability to connect with others? I recently sat down with the super passionate Renee Orth to chat about all…
The newest episode of The Refined Hippie Podcast is up with the ever inspiring Litisha Ashley-Washburn! Litisha is a Wholistic Food Practitioner, Living Food/Vegan Food Chef, motivational speaker, living lifestyle/health coach, and detoxification specialist. Her journey began when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer…
The Refined Hippie Podcast episode 9 is up and it’s all about women’s wellness! Shannon Leparski is a certified hormone specialist, plant-based enthusiast, blogger, and face behind The Glowing Fridge, a website devoted to women’s wellness and plant-based recipes. She’s also, most recently, become a…
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…
Episode 7 of The Refined Hippie Podcast is up and I couldn’t be more excited about my guest! Derek McKee is a windsurfer, yogi, web developer, plant-based advocate, and my husband! Obviously I know his story really well and knew he’d be a great guest.…
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…
This is my healthy vegan take on an all-time classic, coleslaw! It’s creamy, crunchy, and perfect for warm weather BBQs. This recipe only requires 6 ingredients, all of which are pretty common staples in most households. I’ve made this recipe with vegan mayo before, however,…
When on a quest for healthy recipes, the internet can sometimes be both a friend and a foe. Just a quick google search for “plant-based” or “vegan recipes” comes back with millions of results. This can often be overwhelming, especially starting out. Searching more specific…
At the end of each year millions of Americans reflect and decide on a New Year’s Resolution. One of the most popular changes people aspire to is to improve their health. Gym memberships soar through the roof and people swamp the produce section of grocery…
