Recipes

Why is My Metabolism Slow?

You may feel tired, cold or you’ve gained weight that you can’t seem to shake off. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. I know I have been there. I tried everything and “nothing” seemed to work. Why does this […]

Recipe: Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Recipe (Selenium-rich): Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding (Mmmm) Serves: 4 Ingredients: ½ cup Brazil nuts 2 cups water nut bag or several layers of cheesecloth (optional) ½ cup chia seeds ¼ cup unsweetened cacao powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon maple syrup Instructions: Blend Brazil nuts […]

Plant-Based Nutrition for Stress & Resilience: Nourishing Your Body, Calming Your Mind
In the fast-paced, demanding world we live in, the effects of stress on our physical and emotional well-being can be profound. As someone who has personally witnessed the transformative power of holistic health, stress resilience, and plant-based nutrition, I am excited to explore with you the incredible connection between what we eat and how we ...
Functional Breathing for Health Transformation
FUNCTIONAL BREATHING Exercises Getting Started with a New Way of Breathing In these breathing exercises, you’re going to learn to breathe in a way that will reduce anxiety, increase energy and mental clarity, help you to sleep deeper, and even help your body reset to its natural weight. Why? Breathing is one of the most important elements to ...
A Deeper Look … the Link Between Stress and Weight Gain
I recently did a podcast on this topic (here), so if you prefer listening, you can pop on over and receive some great tips for shifting out of the stress response. I also felt that I’d like to write a bit more about this connection because it really does come up a lot. As I ...
Can You Be Addicted to Stress?
Can You Be Addicted to Stress? If you are someone that seems to be always stressed out, and is constantly looking for more to add to your plate instead of managing the stress you already have, you might be an addict. It seems silly to be addicted to something that can make you feel overwhelmed and downright ...
Thai Peanut Stir Fry Plant-Based Recipe
Thai Peanut Stir Fry Simply delish! 1 red bell pepper ½ small purple cabbage (to save time, use a bag of pre-shredded) ½ medium onion 1 ½ cups cups edamame beans (or substitute for tofu) 1 large handful spinach 10 oz ramen or rice noodles ½ cup chopped cilantro ¼ cup chopped peanuts (optional) Peanut Sauce 3 tbsp natural peanut butter 1 lime, juiced 4 tbsp braggs aminos, ...
How to Set Heart-Centered New Years Resolutions
When one year ends and another year starts, it’s such a good time to pause and reflect on what we really want out of life, ourselves, and how we might want to see some changes moving forward. Hey, it’s helpful at every turn of a week, a month, a season. But if I’m fully honest, the ...
Lemon Poppyseed Bliss Balls
Here’s an amazing healthy dessert (or snack!) for this holiday season that everyone is sure to enjoy! Lemon Poppyseed Bliss Balls Here's an amazing healthy dessert (or snack!) for this holiday season that everyone is sure to enjoy! 3 cups Almond Flower 2 tbsp Vanilla Protein Powder 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds 1 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice Zest of 1 lemon 1/3 ...