Since I started studying at the Institute of Integrated Nutrition I have become more aware of how much meat I eat, where it comes from and how to incorporate more raw veggies into my diet. After a quick poll from my viewers on YouTube, it appeared to me that so have all of you! It was requested overwhelmingly that I… Read More
Win $5200 + What I Ate week in review
I’ve won some pretty awesome prizes over the years using social media. Companies love to do contests but the applicant pool is often small making the odds typically in your favor. I was recently asked to help promote “A Healthier Way of Life” contest with Hain Celestial, a company whose portfolio includes many organic brands you probably buy like Arrowhead Mills,… Read More
Add a little nutrition to your salads!
Ever since I discovered Life Alive, I have made my salads a bit different. Since then, I’ve become obsessed with including avocado, seeds, sprouts, hummus and beets in everything. Dried cranberries and raisins are also popular favorites that I typically throw into the mix. I know you are supposed to slowly reintroduce foods back into your diet after a cleanse… Read More
Sustainable Garden Party
Have you ever had to host a dinner party with vegan or vegetarian guests? Since I pride myself on being able to make crowd pleasing dishes that are unassuming healthy dishes for parties, I’ve had friends come to me for advice on what to serve for friends with special diets. I’ve learned what corners can and cannot be cut when it comes to serving… Read More
Simple Cucumber Salad Recipe
Cucumbers were on sale this week at Trader Joe’s. Oh wait… they don’t have sales. They just randomly have new items for a limited time and if it’s produce, it’s probably in season or something. So, yeah. I bought one for 60 cents and decided to explore for a simple way to prepare it instead of being boring and ya… Read More
Save Money with Summer Recipes
Eating in season is the most simple way to save money and eat locally. Zucchini, bell peppers and summer squash can be found for less than $1/lb, corn on the cobb at 50 cents or less an ear, and fruit just tastes better! Blueberries, strawberries and pineapple are all reasonably priced as well. However, when you have an abundance, what… Read More