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How I healed myself from physical and emotional trauma
A few months ago I found myself at a point where I was overwhelmed, tired and worn out. I had taken on additional duties in my full-time job, ramped up my training for volleyball, was working on growing 2 online businesses, exploring my new home in Colorado and trying to be a good girlfriend. I knew I was taking on too much and I’d have to pull back on something if I wanted to preserve my health and my sanity. I knew that I was doing too much but everything that I was working toward was incredibly important to me so I just kept grinding away. Not only was…
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[RECIPE] Ashwagandha Tumeric Latte
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[RECIPE] Grounding Beef Stew
This delicious and nourishing stew contains ingredients such as root vegetables, red foods, and spices that provide grounding and warming benefits.
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[RECIPE] Low-carb Gingerbread Cookies
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[RECIPE] Chocolate Peanut Butter Covered Strawberries
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[RECIPE] Orange Cranberry Glaze
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[RECIPE] Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans, and Cranberries
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[RECIPE] Pomegranate Kale Salad
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[RECIPE] Cranberry Lime Cocktail (or Mocktail)
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[RECIPE] Spinach Bites
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[RECIPE] Low Carb Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkins are considered a superfood by many because they are high in fiber and rich in the phytonutrient beta-carotene. Beta-carotene, an anti-oxidant, is the pigment responsible for the orange color and is converted to Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is an essential vitamin in the body which is responsible for healthy skin and mucus membranes and good eye health. It also supports a healthy immune system and lowers the risk of cancer and heart disease. This low-carb pumpkin pie recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free and dare I say…healthy? What about whipped cream? Well, I’m glad you asked. Low-carb, dairy-free whipped cream is pretty easy to make by mixing…
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[RECIPE] Healthy Green Bean Casserole
The traditional green bean casserole recipe calls for a few unhealthy ingredients such as a can of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup and French’s French Fried Onions. Ingredients in Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup: Water, Mushrooms, Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, And/Or Soybean), Modified Food Starch, Wheat Flour, Cream, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Whey, Soy Protein Concentrate, Monosodium Glutamate, Yeast Extract, Dried Garlic, Natural Flavoring. Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy Ingredients in French’s French Fried Onions: Onions, Palm Oil, Wheat Flour, Salt and Dextrose. Many green bean casserole recipes also use soy sauce as an ingredient. I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather have a green bean casserole…
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25 Healthy Green Stocking Stuffers
Here is a list of eco-friendly gift ideas to stuff in stockings this Christmas. The gifts on this list range in price from $5 to $30 and include fashion accessories, zero waste alternatives, travel items, personal care products and everything in between. Many of these stocking stuffers could also make a good neutral gift for coworkers, acquaintances, or anyone else that you may not know very well. Hemp Knit Socks, $12.00 Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrushes, $5.98 (pack of 4) Hu Organic Fair-trade Chocolate Bars, $22.50 (4 pack) Tiny Footprint (Carbon Negative) Coffee, $18.53 (16oz package) I Like Plants Mug, $13.99 Bamboo Round Coasters, $16.95 (set of 10) Organic…
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Healthy Green Gift Guide
Looking for ecofriendly gifts to give your loved ones this year? This gift guide provides you with 40+ gift ideas including sustainable products from eco-conscious brands. These gifts range from personal products to home goods to subscriptions and gifts that give. For inspiration on healthy and green stocking stuffer ideas, click here. BUNDLE GIFTS Zero Waste Hair Kit Bass Brushes Bamboo Hair Brush, $12.82 Whiff Botanicals Shampoo and Conditioner Bars, $16.99 GranNaturals Scalp Massager, $9.99 Soap and Salve Natural Dry Shampoo, $19.50 (for dark hair) (for light hair) Peachy at Home Soap Lift, $5.99 for 4 Zero Waste Farmer’s Market Kit Abeego Beeswax Wraps, $18.00 (set of 3) Fasten Silicone…
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My current obsession: this eco-friendly skin care brand
There was a time in my life that I actually spent a lot of money on getting my skin to look flawless. I was getting ready for my wedding and it was a time in my life where I wanted everything to look perfect. For 12 months prior to the big day, I went to see an esthetician regularly for exfoliation treatments, purchased what I thought were the best natural products available, and focused on consuming nutrient-dense foods. Thousands of dollars later and I could barely tell the difference in my skin. Thank goodness for makeup! My skin may not have looked like I wanted it to but the wedding…
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How I paid off $33k of debt in 18 months
I’ve never really identified myself as someone who was good with money. The only formal “training” I’ve had was my microeconomics elective in undergrad and I got a C in the class. I was a bio major and a student-athlete on scholarship so while I enjoyed math, finance wasn’t really my jam. At that time I had a joint credit card with my dad for “emergencies” but didn’t really understand how that all worked because he was the one paying the bills every month.
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22 Things to Buy on Amazon if Your Resolution is to Be More Eco-friendly This Year
If you’ve decided that 2020 is going to be a year of less single-use plastic and toxic chemicals and more sustainable nature-based swaps, then this list is for you. Enjoy!
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[RECIPE] Jalapeño Cheesy Biscuits
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My Word of 2020
2019 was not my favorite. I came home one day to 3 inches of water in my basement – which was also where my bedroom happened to be. I finalized my divorce. I said goodbye to the most amazing dog I’ve ever met (RIP my beloved Otis). I spent countless hours for a month straight getting my condo ready to sell. That hard work (and $$$$$$) seemed to pay off because I accepted an offer after just 12 days. I sold all my furniture, streamlined my belongings to just my most prized possessions and moved from a 3-bedroom condo to a single room 40 miles closer to work. 6 days…
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[RECIPE] Anti-Inflammation Smoothie
This smoothie tastes sweet, tart, and warm and contains nutrient-rich and anti-inflammatory ingredients. It’s perfect for starting the day with an energy boost and also for recovering after a long night of fun or an intense workout. Let me know what you think in the comments!
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Healthy Green 3-Day Smoothie Cleanse (With Recipes!)
If you’re looking for a gentle reset after all the holiday celebrations, 3 days of delicious, dessert-inspired smoothies may be just what your body needs. These smoothies are meant to be filling, but if you want to add some healthy complex carbs like oats, sweet potatoes or brown rice then go for it! This “cleanse” isn’t meant to starve you, it’s meant to give you the most amount of nutrients possible over the course of 3 days to optimize your body’s natural detoxification mechanisms. The recipes follow the same basic pattern of ingredients per serving which is 1-2 cups of liquid, 1 cup fresh leafy greens, a frozen banana, a…
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5 Eco-Friendly Straw Alternatives
In the last 30 years, the Ocean Conservancy’s volunteers have collected over 9 million straws and stirrers during their beach cleanups and more continue to make their way into our environment. These types of marine debris pose a significant threat to ocean life including sea turtles, fish and albatross. Here are 5 alternatives to plastic straws that are better for the environment. 1. The “Just Say NO” Option. Make your commitment to skipping the plastic straw and announce your support for a clean ocean by taking the Ocean Conservancy’s Skip the Straw Pledge. “…commit to skipping the straw and add your voice to the sea of people taking a stand…
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These Common Chemicals Are Wrecking Your Hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers that that play a significant role in many biochemical pathways in humans. Every single cell in our body has specific receptors (or binding sites) that respond when a hormone compound connects to it. We can think of the hormone as a key, and the receptor on the cell is the lock. The key unlocks the lock and opens a door which corresponds to a certain cellular function. For example, when cortisol, also known as the stress hormone binds to a cell membrane, a “door” opens which allows for a surge of energy in the form of glucose to flood into that cell. This surge of energy…
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Biophilia: What on Earth is it and Why is it Good for My Health?
According to the book Your Brain on Nature, humans have built into their DNA a natural affinity for all living things. This innate emotional connection with the natural world, coined by Edward Wilson in 1984 as biophilia, can influence cognition and behavior. In other words, it’s this connection with nature has a large impact on brain development and function.
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10 Tips for Healthy Green Cooking
Going green in the kitchen is often associated with SAVING some green in your wallet so it’s a win-win for you, your bank account and the environment. Here are 10 ways you can incorporate green practices when you’re whipping up those Healthy Green meals. 1.) Use fabric or unpaper towels instead of paper towels Drying your hands while cooking or cleaning your counters with paper alternatives is a great way to reduce paper use in the kitchen. Switching to more sustainable materials such as hemp and linen are not only good for the environment, but they are better at absorbing water than cotton. They also have anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties…
