Have you seen one of those videos or heard a friend mention “whipped coffee”? If so, you’re not alone. I feel into the rabbit hole and started watching videos of people making this beautiful whipped coffee. I’m a coffee fanatic so, you guessed it, I decided to try it out myself! It actually reminds me…
2020 Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen
Part of being on a plant based diet means, well, we eat a lot of plants! And although no one is perfect and we all find what works best for us, there are definitely some ways to ensure you get the most from what you’re eating. According the EWG’s analysis of the USDA’s latests data,…
My 10 Favorite Podcasts in 2020
If you’re a momma, then you probably understand why I wasn’t into podcasts until recently. Ya, I’d listen to one while running through the beautiful forest in Germany, but when the podcast ended I would soak in the silence. But a shift occurred in my life, as it tends to do. I began not finding…
COVID-19 and The Importance of Health
This has kept me up at night. It’s something that has become so simple to me, but I feel people put at the bottom of the barrel. My heart aches knowing that people disregard this or find whatever reason they can do put this off. Before people begin to change, some need a major event,…
10 Healthy Snacks (that are all vegan!)
True story: I’m sitting in Kroger, post 6 mile run, chugging my water, & trying to figure out how I want to intro this post. I’m a little hungry and thinking of these lovely snacks I’m typing up…then I see it. The “Candy Center” at the end of aisle 8. Although I don’t have sweet…
5 Days of Vegan Meals
As some of you may know, I’m a huge advocate for eating plant based. I whole heartedly know that our health begins in the kitchen. Plants offer us so many benefits, some of which I’m sure we don’t even know about! I want to emphasize with ya’ll that we didn’t start eating this way overnight. …
10 Ways to Stay Fit When You’re Stuck At Home
Times are hard for many people. Self isolation can cause depressive thoughts & you may have lost all motivation to move your body or stay fit at home. Your gym maybe closed, your motivation to work out gone. But friend, this is an excellent time for change. I mean, your life has already changed drastically…
Quinoa-Lentil Taco “Meat”
Ever get tired of the same ol’ black or pinto bean ‘meat’ replacements? Me too! I love the versatility of quinoa and lentils, had seen them used in a plant based ‘meat loaf’, so decided to use them in my tacos. Yummy ya’ll! So here is a recipe many of you have asked for. If…
How to Have an Eco-Friendly Easter
Plastic eggs, plastic toys, and plastic grass..Oh my! Easter can be full of waste and trash. But if you’re reading this, perhaps you want to see a change. You want some new ideas for Easter that are good for you and your family along with the environment. Plus, some of these are great for your…
Tips to Stop Eating Sugar
I sat on my bedroom floor disgusted. I stared at an entire bag of those delicious dark chocolate, peanut better cups..that’s empty. The first one tasted good, the second not as good as the first, but I couldn’t stop. By the time I realized “one more” meant there were none left in the bag, I…