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 …
Garlic is one of nature’s true superfoods. Garlic contains compounds that make it a potent antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. Pretty much whatever ails you, garlic will probably help! The benefits of garlic extend beyond the nutritional punch that each clove packs. Garlic is very affordable, readily available pretty much everywhere, stores well in the …
Did you know that in addition to being a yummy side dish, sweet potatoes make an excellent snack? I’ve recently begun batch baking sweet potatoes to keep on hand in the fridge as an easy and delicious snack. These perfectly baked sweet potatoes are excellent to have on hand when I’m on the road all …
In the past few weeks I have been diving head first into the work of Anthony William, the Medical Medium. I’ve been experimenting with pure celery juice every morning and eating a more plant-based version of a paleo diet. I am already seeing noticeable improvements in my digestion and energy! It’s wild! Following his recommendations of saving small …
