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"My mission is to educate and encourage healthy, mindful living helping others embrace the concept that we are a product of what we eat and how we treat ourselves."
That was a lesson I learned from an early age. I guess you could say that my fascination with health and wellness began on the trips I took with my mother to Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico when I was just a teenager. She went for her asthma, and I got dragged along. I was convinced that I wouldn’t actually benefit from the experience, but the twists and turns of life have taken me full circle – now nutrition and helping others lead a healthy and happy life have become my career and I couldn’t be more grateful for it.
February 24, 2020
It is the middle of February which means it is officially Girl Scout cookie season. When you are out at the grocery store, you are probably seeing those adorable green-vested little girls selling Thin Mints. Do me a favor though, resist the impulse to buy them! While Thin Mints do not include any animal products, […]
February 24, 2020
Pictured: Natto Fermented Soybeans (food-based form of vitamin k2) Whether or not you have ever taken a nutrition course, you have probably heard of vitamin K. If you are interested in health, you might even know that vitamin K falls under the category of essential fat-soluble vitamins that remain stored in the body for a […]
February 17, 2020
I eat A LOT of salads and they can get boring pretty quickly. A plant-based protein-rich food I often add to my salads is quinoa. Have you ever tried a crispy crunchy quinoa? If not, you should because it adds a fun texture to your salad! This recipe is a simple way to change the […]
February 17, 2020
Ashwagandha has been on my radar and a part of my health regimen for a long time. It is one of my favorite apoptogenic herbs because it works absolute wonders for stress regulation (among other benefits which I will dive into shortly). Ashwagandha is considered to be one of the most crucial apoptogenic herbs in […]
February 10, 2020
This is a weeknight (meatless!) recipe full of all of those mediterranean flavors that my whole family loves. I love the pops of fresh mint and parsley, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber and a spicy jalapeno hummus to mix and dip everything in. The falafel balls take minimal time to make and are great on their […]
February 4, 2020
I was afraid and anxious at the thought of trying magic mushrooms for healing. Then, as I will share here, it became so clear that it was time … and I am so glad that I made the decision to try them. Here is a bit about the effectiveness of mushrooms and my journey towards […]
January 23, 2020
We introduce new soup recipes each season of the SOUP Cleanse and the Winter 2020 recipe soup standout has to be this creamy broccoli pesto. It combines antioxidant rich walnuts (highly anti-inflammatory!) and energy-boosting, B12 rich nutritional yeast with fresh basil and broccoli. I highly suggest making a large batch of this and making your […]
