I find that one of the simplest ways to incorporate more veggies into my life is to throw together a salad. Most people agree that eating more vegetables is one of the keys to improving your health. Yet I often hear people complaining about how they just can’t seem to eat more vegetables. Well, that’s …
This Banana Apple N’Oatmeal recipe is one that I adapted from the Medical Medium’s blog. I loved his recipe, Banana Apple Oatmeal, but wanted to adapt it to something that could be made without a blender or food processor. Sometimes when I’m camping without any electricity, I prefer to make meals that require very little in …
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 …
