The first trimester of pregnancy is laden with morning sickness and fatigue caused by the rush of hormones preparing the body to nurture the growing baby inside.  During the first trimester of my pregnancy I had […]

As I make my way through each week of Sacred Pregnancy by Anni Daulter I feel more and more connected to my pregnancy.  This book is an amazing guide and journal for expectant mothers to use throughout their […]

Cannellini Beans are one of my go to ingredients for a quick and easy lunch, dinner or appetizer recipe. They are inexpensive high in protein and fiber and low in fat. I always have dried ones on hand for the days […]

As a vegan I am constantly asked “where do you get your protein” and honestly it’s not that hard to find wonderful sources of plant-based proteins out there.  My favorite is tempeh because it works so well in so […]

The holiday season is the busiest time of year for most people and the days are filled with a variety of gatherings from Thanksgiving to New Years and all the holiday gatherings in between.  It is also the time […]

Today many people find themselves attempting to complete mile long to-do lists while working a full-time job and maintaining a household which leads to exhaustion, stress and anxiety. Eating well, relaxing and […]

When we cook vegetables many of the vitamins and nutrients are lost in the cooking process taking away from their healthy benefits. To get the most vitamins and nutrients out of your fruits and vegetables it is important to increase the amount eaten in their raw form. Green smoothies are a beneficial way to absorb these [...]

A raw food diet is one that features foods in their most natural form and are prepared without heating to above 118 degrees Fahrenheit. A raw food diet can help athletes with their energy and endurance, it can aid in weight loss and it can improve important functions in your body such as digestion, cardiovascular health [...]