➡️ ⬅️ There are millions of "easy" and "foolproof" roasted chicken recipes on the internet, but what no one tells you is that properly roasting a chicken is actually difficult. Nearly every recipe I consult has a different method and temperature,...
Recipes
The Gut Healing Beauty Elixir
I've been drinking a magical gut healing, beauty-boosting concoction for a couple months now and thought I should share it with you since I've noticed so many improvements! This elixir has so many benefits and is even customizable depending on your goals and health...
Creamy Cauliflower Soup (Paleo with Vegan Option)
➡️ ⬅️ Want a quick, super nutritious, dairy free paleo veggie soup? Try this creamy cauliflower soup that only requires a few ingredients. I made up this soup recipe last night and didn't measure any of the spices as I was making dinner, so the...
Easy Homemade Paleo Meat Sauce (Whole 30)
➡️ ⬅️ What's better than a rich and hearty, comforting meat sauce to spoon atop a big bowl of noodles? This easy, mostly homemade paleo meat sauce tastes like you spent all day making it. It's even better the best day! Paleo meat sauce is a...
Slow Roasted Salmon (Paleo, Keto-Friendly)
➡️ ⬅️ I eat a lot of wild salmon, mostly for its health benefits, and because I follow a mostly pescatarian type diet. That means I rely mostly on seafood for my protein. I don't love salmon as much as, say, sablefish (super mild and buttery-- check...
The Celery Juice Trend: Facts & Fiction
I've become fairly passionate about debunking overinflated health claims and plain old misinformation lately. Cruising through social media and seeing click bait headlines with misleading or just wrong information really gets my (Nubian) goat. If you follow me on...
DIY Anti-Aging Beauty Blend for Skin
I am very picky about my body care products from both a vanity and health perspective. I have tried all the expensive creams (looking at you, La Mer), potions, serums, and lotions, only to find that the concoctions I make myself work better (really) and are a fraction...
Superstar Recipe: Fermented Watermelon Rinds
I'm SO excited to share this recipe. It's my first time using my friend and colleague Karen's home fermentation device, Kraut Source. She invented it! How cool is that? And the recipe I chose, fermented watermelon rinds, packs a double punch of gut healing probiotic...
Fast, Easy, Mind-blowing Fish Tacos
Everyone loves tacos, am I right? I'm about to make Taco Tuesday (or any other day, for that matter) become a reality in your house with these easy fish tacos. I particularly love fish tacos, but if you're like me, you assume that making them at home is a...
No Bake Nut Butter Energy Bites (Gluten Free)
➡️ ⬅️ I love no bake treats. These easy vegan nut butter energy bites sure do hit the spot for an energy boosting 3pm snack. Bonus: kids love and can help make. I developed this recipe after falling in love with Coffeebar's 'energy balls' at...
Detox Green Soup (Paleo)
➡️ ⬅️ It's January, and for many of us that means detoxing, cleansing, or just plain consuming lighter and liver-friendly foods to reset after holiday indulgences. I have been craving a delicious and vibrant green soup this week, AND I needed to rid...
EASY Recipe: Honey-Lime Glazed Chicken Thighs (Paleo)
➡️ ⬅️ Though I love to cook and enjoy spending hours in the kitchen on a lazy Sunday prepping food for the week, not everyone shares my enthusiasm. And I go through phases of annoyance with both cooking and my usual recipes, so I understand the...