Toxins, they are everywhere. In the food we eat, the beauty products we slap on, the cleaning products we use, the clothes we wear, the air we breathe… There was a point years ago where I was actually getting annoyed that I was seeing news bits about this all over the place. In magazines, the […] Read more…
Everyone deserves a good treat of chocolate chip cookies. And after months of promising to post this recipe for some friends, here it is for all to share and enjoy. Let’s first start by taking a moment to honor Ruth Graves Wakefield – the smart woman who created chocolate chip cookies 1938. Without her, our lives […] Read more…
I am 34 years old, and up until last year, I had been on the Birth Control Pill for the last 12 years. I stopped taking the Pill after a series of information started to “make it’s way” to me. Since doing some reading on the Pill and how it affects us, I believe I […] Read more…
I love my desserts. Especially if it’s chocolate. I’m one of those people who love a little sweet sin just before bedtime. Be it a piece of chocolate, a scoop of ice cream, a slice of cake, a piece of brownie… When I discovered my wheat allergy, I had to say goodbye to a lot […] Read more…
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Even when I travel, I look forward to trying out new places for a yummy breakfast – that’s my kind of adventure. I also love weekends because I get to try new local brunch spots. During the week though, when things are a little hectic, I make […] Read more…
In July 2014 I learned that I was allergic to wheat, rye, barley and malt. I felt like my world was over. Upon doing research, I learned that there was wheat in everything. And I mean everything. There went all my favorite and regular foods. What was I going to eat? I didn’t cook (don’t […] Read more…
Excuses. We all make them – for anything and everything that can seem like “too much effort”. It’s especially easy to make excuses when it comes to anything related to keeping fit (especially during the holiday season!). We know it’s better for our health and will make us feel better in the long run, but […] Read more…
I love starting my mornings with a good glass of lemon water. I have been doing it for years. I would always start my day with a big glass of water – after sleeping for several hours, our bodies are somewhat dehydrated so I’d tank up first thing to kickstart the system. I added lemon water […] Read more…
Don’t you love a good lemon cake? I do. Especially on a hot day. And since it had been hot lately, it was the perfect time for a tangy (yet mix of salt and sweet) treat. I found a great recipe on Pinterest and opted for a lemon cake with frosting – gluten free of […] Read more…
I have a confession to make, I love to eat. I really, really do. I believe that for us as spiritual beings living a human experience, eating is one of the most rewarding, exciting things we can do in our life. I honor the experience of nurturing my body through food – I find it […] Read more…