Hey folks! So I am currently in India studying Ashtanga and while I’m here I’ve been taking an Ayurvedic nutrition and cooking course. It’s been very interesting learning about this beautiful system of medicine that was created 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda (meaning science of life) puts emphasis on healthy eating to maintain a balanced mind, body, and soul.
Read MoreIntroducing a healthy chocolate chip cookie dough! I came up with this recipe after trying something called an “Under Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough” at a pub I visited in Scotland. Seeing as I’m a firm believer of “a little bit of what you fancy does you good”,
Read MoreIt’s a well known fact that dark chocolate + peanut butter = DELICIOUSNESS. But dark chocolate and peanut butter with loads of processed ingredients that you can’t pronounce? No thank you. This is why I’ll pass on the Reeses, thankyouverymuch.
Read MoreIf you are like me and drink kombucha every day for its amazing health benefits, then you might have figured out already that buying the stuff can get VERY expensive. This is why I brew my own at home! It’s much more cost efficient and I can play around with different flavors. Making kombucha takes some patience at first,but once you’ve found your groove, it’s super easy!
Read MoreI love dark chocolate. If someone gave me the ultimatum to go without hot water or dark chocolate, I think I would probably go without hot showers for the rest of my life. As much as I love dark chocolate, I equally disdain all of the artificial ingredients put into many of the store- bought brands such as high fructose corn syrup, soy lecithin, food dyes, “natural” flavoring, etc. Not to mention many well known food companies procure their chocolate in a not- so- ethical manner.
Green smoothies don’t have to be boring or taste like a garden! The Kiwi Kick is packed full of nutrients, vitamins, greens, and healthy fats that will provide your mind and body with a steady stream of energy throughout the morning, and keep you satisfied until lunch. Even better, the ginger, cayenne pepper, chia seeds, and greens work to eliminate toxins from the body.
Read MorePeanut Butter. Chocolate. I really don’t think it gets much better than this. For those of you who have a sweet tooth like me, having healthy dessert options on hand means you are less likely to eat unhealthy sweets.
Read MoreFor an alternative to coffee for your energy boost in the morning, check out this creamy and delicious hot cacao. Not only does it provide you with magnesium, fiber, and antioxidants, but it sends your body a steady stream of energy that will not spike and crash like the rush from coffee.
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