Spending the end of the year in Europe and creating space for taking inventory of the year and intention for the new one to come. 2018 was a year of exponential internal growth. So many people I have talked to have gone through the thick of it in 2018, things that were hidden and unconscious were brought to the surface forcing them to be addressed and course corrected. Attitudes changed from judgement to acceptance and integration. While being in France these lessons I have learned have resurfaced and tested, here’s how I’m navigating through and getting clarity on selfworth and personal mission.
Read MoreA few years ago was infected with an obsession for mushrooms, wild foods, herbs, cooking and growing. I am dedicated to supporting local businesses and eco-conscious entrepreneurs which is why I have chosen to feature Forest to Fork, and founder Mike Kempenich who is dedicated to making wild foods and mushrooms accessible to everyone!
Read MoreMaking you daily intake of vegetable easy and delicious. Real food comes from the earth and through the alchemical act of cooking we transform it into something amazing!
Read MoreEating doesn’t need to be complicated. Today people have become obsessed with fad-diets and have adopted a sense of tribalism and tying their identity to a way of eating. Disease and illness is then extended, we end up making ourselves sick because we are part of something more then just a way of obtaining health. But we are all unique, and when we look to nature we can intuit what we should eat, when and how. Here’s a brief introduction
Read MoreMushrooms have been used for thousands of years as medicine, in fact they may be the oldest form of medicine know to man. Some people say that they help to boost the immune system, I say they are the missing link that once created our immune system that we are finally reincorporation. Turkey Tail, Chaga, Reishi and Chocolate is an easy way to gain your immortality
Read MoreThe most important aspect of our health is invisible to the naked eye, weighs around 3 lbs, and wasn’t even acknowledged until a decade ago
Read MorePeeling back the layers of the onion. Healing from IBS has taken a lot from trial and error. After nearly putting my body through a decade of abuse, everyday is a step towards better health, finding the root cause was deeper then I thought.
Read MoreI liked to think that I was living in alignment with my core values of sustainability and conscious living, but I was wrong….
Read MoreSuperfoods are all the rage. Goji berries, and chia seeds, moon dust powders and alchemical elixirs. Sure I love them but sometimes the most transformative foods come in tiny packages and can be grown for pennies on your kitchen counter. Broccoli Sprouts!
Read MoreVegan and paleo superfood chocolate that is a healthy treat worthy of each bite. Brain-fuel, heart healthy, and low in sugar this chocolate can be used to stay focused and energized. Can be keto if sugar is subbed with stevia.
Read MoreBuying local benefits the health of your body, the community, local economy and the environment. Here is 10 reasons to start sourcing local today!
Read MoreOver 2,000 year of use, there is a reason why cast iron is still the superior cookware. Non-stick with the exception of also being non-toxic. Healthy planet, healthy you. Here's the reasons to upgrade to cast iron cooking, and its not just aesthetic. Most non-stick pans emit harmful chemicals when heated incorrectly and as they ware down these same carcinogens can be absorbed into your food.
Read MoreEat wild food! Nature provides us with amazing plants to help support our health and vitality. Nettles a common woodland plant, is abundant in our gardens as well as in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. If you’ve been interested in getting into foraging and wildcrafting, nettles is undoubtable the easiest to identify, harvest and prepare. This pesto recipe will get you started!
Read MoreChocolate captures the heart of nearly all humans. Known to the Mayans as the food of the gods, we are blessed to welcome this sacred bean into our lives. Whenever I eat chocolate I am reminded of the beauty of life, all the abundance that nature has provided us with, and the ability to share with others on this field.
This recipe was inspired by my garden. Using fresh mint for a refreshing bite into decadent cacao, they are dairy-free, vegan, paleo and delicious.
Read MoreThe quickest and surest way to heal depression, and anxiety is free. We do not need a pill, or synthetic chemicals to aid. Nature provides everything we need. A major cause of mental and physical health ailments stem from a lack of vitamin N. Nature. Studied and made popular in Japan “forest bathing” has been shown to not only alleviate symptoms of depress but also boost immune function and put you in the state of rest, digest, relax.
Read MoreIt’s the weekend, and that is worth celebrating. Why not whip up some deliciously nutty gluten-free buckwheat pancakes. They are packed full of fiber, sugar free, and can be eaten either savory or sweet. Today I topped mine off with last summers mulberries I had in the freezer, brain boosting pecan butter and it was Amazing. Super simple ingredients for nutrient rich breakfast that only tastes indulgent. Make your cakes and eat them too!!
Read MoreIs intermittent fasting and time restricted eating worth the hype? In my experience it has helped wonders for improving my focus, energy and digestive health. Here’s how…
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