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Gardening as been a steady tradition in my family for the past 12 years. In 2010, I had a strong desire to create a different life form, sprouting in my urban-suburban plot of land. Michael Pollan’s words beckoned me, “Eat food, not much, mostly plants” (Pollan, 2006). My first seeds were coddled: I started exactly […]

How much pure water do you drink? If you are a woman aged 19-70, you need about 74 oz of water a day. This is an average and varies on individual need. I came up with a little hack for myself to self-monitor my water intake. I practiced it consistently the first half of 2022, […]

The scale tells us a story. It’s a long, boring story. Not about who you are, but about what your number on the scale is. Day one you are number x. Day two you are number y. And then…you are number x again. It’s a narrative that hovers over you like a dark cloud. I […]

“I cut out meat and I feel so much better.” “I cut out gluten and I feel so much better.” “I cut out dairy and I feel so much better.” There is nothing wrong with eliminating something that does not make you feel good, and YOU know your body the best. However, it also helps […]

Makes 12 In a large bowl, mix: 1 cup flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon Add in: 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips ¼ cup chia seeds Whisk together in a large bowl: 1 large egg ¼ cup maple syrup 1 […]

This bread is perfect for the holidays, with just enough spice, sweetness, and bitter flavors (from chocolate…oh yeah!) to warm your holiday belly. Ingredients: For topping: 1 Tbsp orange zest ¼ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup coconut sugar For bread: 4 eggs 1 can pumpkin 1 cup coconut sugar 1 cup maple syrup ½ cup […]

I dreamed this up when I was on the wrong side of mono. Of course, I didn’t have a huge appetite for much except anything with a turmeric-lemon flavor. Once I was able to get my hands on some good quality stew beef, I created this magical stew. Did you know that grass fed beef […]

Say no more. This is The. Best. Granola. Recipe. It’s salty, sweet, and tangy at the same time. And it has chocolate. This goes great with a creamy milk or milk substitute for breakfast, or a satisfying after school snack. Packed with different fatty acids, this will leave your gut and skin glowing. Ingredients: 1 […]

1. Use it or lose it: Plan on consuming any expired items within a week or two. It can be difficult to figure out “Best by” and “Sell by” dates, and what they mean. “Best by” dates are guidelines for the store, and “sell by” dates are for you, the consumer. Keep in mind that […]

These are the cookies you go for when your kids are having cookies and milk, or some other sweet thing that makes your salivary glands go crazy. Fortified with omega-3s, these cookies will leave you satiated without the crash later. Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup coconut sugar 1 cup maple syrup 2 eggs 1 […]