When switching to a whole food diet, one of the first changes I made was cutting out processed sugars- I said goodbye to supermarket sugar and high fructose corn syrup for good! The switch was easy when you consider all of the great natural sweeteners available. I use maple syrup for marinades, coconut sugar for cupcakes, sucanat in my tea, and honey in my smoothies! If you see a recipe that calls…
Read moreI recently gave my boyfriend a container of Perfect Plant Protein. This vegan protein powder is perfect for him because he is a swimmer looking to build and maintain lean muscle. He loves the ingredients and the amino acid profile, but I made one crucial mistake: I gave him the natural flavored protein. Although this neutral flavor is perfect for many purposes, it simply does not satisfy his sweet tooth. And…
Read moreWhen I think of fall, I think of pumpkin picking, anything apple-cinnamon, cozy sweaters, crisp air and runny noses. I cannot tell you how excited I am, but unfortunately, the beginning of fall is also the beginning of cold and flu season. I don’t always agree with contemporary medicine, and I question antibiotics and flu shots. For that reason, I’d like to offer some natural remedies. Homemade Cough Syrup 1…
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