I've been putting off writing this post for months. It's scary and vulnerable, but I have a nagging certainty that it must be done. Let me begin by saying that I live and breathe wellness each and every day. This doesn't mean that I eat perfectly
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Chia vs. Flax vs. Hemp. Which Seed is Better?
I have a quick little video for you to tackle the great seed debate. Chia vs. Flax vs. Hemp which seeds should you consume and why? I am asked this question quite frequently, and for good reason. This health foodie world can get quite confusing
Purple Potatoes, a Superfood?
Purple is more than a cool color for 7 year old girls, it's more than a fashion trend, it is a game changer in the food world! Anthocyanin is responsible for the glorious purple color of fruits and vegetables. Most common purple foods are
My Essential Kitchen Tool List
In my dream world, I have a massive kitchen decked out with gorgeous appliances, expensive copper pots, Le Creuset as far as the eye could see and a collection of Danish dinnerware that I personally picked out in Copenhagen and had white glove
The Dirty Dozen – How to Shop Organic on a Budget
You would like to eat organic food but is it possible to eat organic on a budget? Each year the Environmental Working Group publishes a shopper's guide to pesticides in produce called The Dirty Dozen. I have personally relied on this list year
6 Genius Root-to-Stem Recipes That Use the Entire Vegetable
When switching to clean, whole food, plant strong, diet you must get very well acquainted with an abundance of produce. Glorious, fresh produce. Since fresh produce doesn't come partially prepped, wrapped, and shelf stable it is up to us, the
Food Labeling – How to Identify Organic, Conventional, and Genetically Modified Produce
A simple insider tip for savvy healthy shoppers. You know that pesky sticker that is attached to your fresh produce from the grocery store? On that sticker you will find the PLU code or Produce Look Up number, which is a standardized number for
Top 5 Reasons You Need a Spring Detox
Let's face it, we live in a pretty toxic world. Environmental toxins, like pollutants, chemicals and pesticides are as prevalent as a yellow cab in front of Port Authority. Internally our bodies also produce waste byproducts as part of our normal
3 Foods to Keep You Calm AF During the Holidays
When Holiday Stress Strikes, Strike Back! Tis the season to be manic, overworked, overbooked, overfed and (get ready for this next one) under nourished. Sure, the holiday season is full of eating and drinking, and perhaps a bit of over indulging,
How to Survive Thanksgiving Dinner in 5 Simple Steps
Oh, the holidays are here! Tomorrow is the biggest food day of the year with a meal that usually brings with it a modest 5,000 calories. It's only once a year right? Every year I spend the weeks between Halloween and Thanksgiving working with my
Health Benefits of Fermented Food
Have you heard all the buzz about fermentation, an ancient food tradition which is quite the health foodie trend these days? Well, it's trendy for good reason. Fermented foods are an incredible source of health and healing for your gut and are also
Benefits of Seaweed
Seaweed is the ocean's mineral and vitamin bank surpassing any and every food on the planet in regards to diversity of nutrients. So guess what? That thin dark crunchy sheet that holds your sushi roll together, has more nutrients than any item inside
An Edible Adventure Through Central Park
Let's be honest, the idea of eating weeds, grass, and flowers in Central Park is a bit strange. Gross in fact. It may elicit thoughts like: "Dog's pee in Central Park" and "Strange people do all kind's of creepy things in Central Park." Do I really
Coconut Sugar – Is it Good For Me?
Seems like there is a hot, new "healthy sweetener" on the market every 10 minutes and as soon as you are convinced that this is the ONE, new reports come out saying, "NO, stay away!" Frustrating, I know. Let's look at the star "healthy sweetener"