I love to travel! While I enjoy taking in a few famous sights now and then, I often become easily exhausted by the mainstream, tourist-trap style of traveling. I truly enjoy experiencing a location like a local does. I want to shop where the locals shop, I want to eat what the locals eat, and …
I’m a creature of habit. I like routines and I often find myself eating the same things over and over. It removes decision fatigue and creates predictability in a world that is incredibly unpredictable. I find a lot of peace in that. So while I greatly enjoy trying new foods and recipes, I also find …
This was not a typical tourist’s week in Paris, France. I have had the pleasure of visiting the “City of Lights” 4 times before this trip, so I have already experienced many of the icons of Paris. My main motivation for spending time in Paris was to continue immersing myself in the french language, visit …
Instead of looking to caffeine or energy drinks to power your day, why not look to real foods for energy? This Energizing Chaga + Maca Smoothie has everything you need to keep the fire burning! And the best part is it isn’t loaded with artificial junk that will cause you to crash later. Chaga is an …
While traveling in Perú, I often found that the servings of vegetables were smaller than I would have liked. There were a few restaurants in the Cusco area that really helped fill my need for fresh veggies (read more about Peruvian restaurants in my ebook). Fortunately, this Onion Sarza popped up as a sort of garnish on …
True confession, I am a total Francophile, especially if it has anything to do with food. There are so many things I love about France and the flavors of French cooking are certainly near the top of that list. I’ve been gearing up for another trip across the pond this spring and practicing all of …
The Brazil nut is the natural world’s highest source of selenium. Selenium is an important nutrient for the thyroid and for immune system function. It is also a wonderful nutrient for strength and endurance as well as brain and cognitive function. If you are looking for a plant-based source of complete protein, the Brazil nut …
I have been dealing with chronic bloating for close to 2 decades. For many of those years I had no idea what was behind the bloating. I just sucked it up (literally) and dealt with it. Now, I am finally beginning to shed some light on the root cause behind bloating and I am more …
Winter Vegetable Coconut Thai Curry to give you all the warm and fuzzy feels! This recipe is a very simple way to make a delicious curry to transport your taste buds. It’s practically cheating. I love that this is a one-pan meal! It comes together quickly, which is great when you want a nourishing soup …
Life has been good to me as I have found myself yet again enjoying “winter” from the beach. There is something about the water that just calls to me. Maybe I’m a bit crazy, but 60F just doesn’t seem that cold when it’s salt water! This winter I found my sun and surf in beautiful …
