Once I had the onset of new extreme symptoms leading up to multiple diagnoses, I made major adjustments and cut out or changed a lot more. Some became permanent lifestyle changes; once I learned and understood their impact on my health, whether I was experiencing symptoms and dis-ease or not, there was no turning back. Others were temporary…
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Given the heightened stressors of the holidays, it’s no surprise that alcohol sales skyrocket between Thanksgiving and New Years. Here’s help on how to cut out alcohol and what can you enjoy instead (besides just some seltzer water and a slice of lemon).
10 ways to maintain healthy eating habits while traveling (or dining out)
I believe in indulging a little and treating yourself while on vacation, but I’m not a believer of throwing healthy habits out the window. I believe in mindful, intuitive indulgence instead. Here are 10 ways you can maintain your healthy routine and still have fun with food while traveling (or dining out in general).
Facts on the fishing industry and how to properly and safely shop for fish that is healthy for you.
My recipe for baked falafels (gluten free and vegan) packed with my own recipe for pickled cabbage, tahini, and mint!
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Detoxing from and avoiding Glyphosate [and why it's everywhere]
Even though certain toxic chemicals like Glyphosate are banned in the use of organic farming, it doesn't mean those of us who eat super clean aren't being exposed to some very health concerning toxins. Here are the specifics, where they are found in our daily life, how to figure out if your body is harboring them and how to detox.
All of these items are viable to wash your produce (the lemons are not for sprucing up the photo). If you aren’t washing your produce, you should really start…now.
good salt, real salt, is salubrious. many “table salt” brands add lots of nasties. see the details and my favorite salts in this post.
Despite the ease of finding water, the quality is something important to look at whether you're drinking bottled water or tap water. Chemicals, toxins, PH levels and BPA are all factors in determining what type of water you should drink. (My picks from bottled water to filters included).
recipe: dairy/gluten free ricotta, almond, lemon cake
For Easter, we had this amazing dairy, gluten and refined sugar free cake sweetened with a small amount of maple. It was a perfect with a cup of chamomile tea.
yucky candy ingredients to avoid (and what to eat instead)
A list of yucky candy ingredients to avoid and what to eat instead!
the best on-the-go bars
I always try to keep a super healthy snack in my bag to avoid getting famished or having my blood sugar drop. Finding a good health bar/bite is not always easy, especially when advertising and branding has become so sneaky these days.
matcha matcha matcha!
Before you rush off to purchase matcha at your nearest bodega, remember quality is key. Here are the top three things to look for:
the mean green smoothie
Green smoothies are packed with goodness and vitamins, but tend to taste like fresh cut lawn sometimes. I want to actually enjoy my smoothies, green or not, so I take every measure to make mine as delicious as possible.