So many amazing plant-based recipes, so many benefits, so little time! One of the biggest challenges of initially transitioning into or maintaining a plant-based diet, is running out of ideas of what to eat. Having a long list of meal and snack options is the key to succeeding. Most of the struggle in the beginning stages is not knowing what to make, going into starvation mode, and loading up on carbs to get full. But if you’re prepared and collect…
Aloe vera is a natural alternative that I’ve been using for a long time now to help heal both gastritis and ulcers caused by an h. pylori infection that drastically changed my life, and it’s something I always recommend to others who have similar digestive damage. Unfortunately, we live in a time where more people have digestive issues than not. There are many other temporary or even permanent gut problems that people are regularly being diagnosed with; leaky gut syndrome,…
If you go through a day and never eat dessert, did that day even happen? These are the questions. If you’re like me and scavenge for something sweet right after lunch or dinner, you have to try out this super easy raw cacao dark chocolate recipe! I would always grab a few bars of dark chocolate out of habit every time I’d go grocery shopping, until I started making it at home. There are some brands that sell quality ones…
Golden circles of goodness! They’ll never be fries, but man are onion rings addicting. I have a lot of fun coming up with healthy versions of food that I find ultra tempting. A couple of days ago I set out to create healthy onion rings that leveled up in flavor with the typical deep-fried, fast food rings. They turned out so good! And tasted just as sinful 😉 You start with sweet onions and coat them in a traditional 3-step…
I crave pasta by default. At all times. I could eat it all day, everyday. I felt like I had hit a gold mine when I spotted Organic Red Lentil Sedanini walking down Trader Joe’s pasta aisle. I’m not sure when they started carrying it but I’ve been making it a lot the past few weeks since discovery. Lentils are a HUGE part of my diet since I don’t eat red meat. They provide high levels of iron, as well…
Anyone else out there have major issues with portion control? I’ve got the solution for you! RAMEKIN DESSERTS! In fact, ramekin anything not only helps your creations look super cute, but also helps to keep your intake amounts in check. I’ve found that for those who live a healthy lifestyle and avidly refuse to count calories, like myself, it can be easy to overeat. I’m all for eating as your body needs, but ever get to the bottom of a…
I firmly believe a latte is only as good as the level of heart attack you feel like it’s giving you once you’re done drinking it. I’m usually fine with the heaviness, but as long as I know it’s made with healthy ingredients so that I don’t have to deal with the mental regret. I love a good chai tea latte, so I came up with an easy recipe to make it more frequently at home. I generally try to…
I’ve had my fair share of veggie and portobello mushroom burgers throughout seven years of being a pescatarian. I chose the pescatarian route for mainly two reasons. As far as the source of meat, poultry, and seafood goes, I researched and researched and concluded that if the USDA is regulating it and a company is selling it, at the end of the day you just have to be skeptical, regardless of how many seemingly great labels are slapped on a…
About a year ago I ran into a health issue that forced me to stop drinking coffee. This wasn’t easy to do because I was major addicted, like non-functional-if-haven’t-had-fix addicted. But I had to do what I had to do, so I went cold-turkey. I came up with this recipe, knowing it would somewhat cut the craving and provide much needed energy. It tastes like a sophisticated, indulgent version of your typical hot chocolate, with the perfect richness and sweetness.…
What even is milk anymore? Over the past few years non-dairy milk has taken over the shelves of grocery stores. We’re at the point where the dairy industry wants “milk” defined because they’re feeling the threat of serious competition. The general opinion around milk now is that cow’s milk is bad for you and non-dairy milk is the way to go (yay for the lactose intolerant!). The biggest mistake you can make is buying into the message and mindlessly grabbing…