Part 1: Most Amazing Black Health and Fitness Influencers to Follow on Social Media

July 8, 2020

Let’s just state this first and foremost: why do I post so much about Black Lives Matter and the societal and systemic racism in this country? I’m no social justice rights activist and I am most certainly not Black. I’ve been seeing the numbers on my Instagram–they’ve been dropping quite a bit. Granted, this could … More Part 1: Most Amazing Black Health and Fitness Influencers to Follow on Social Media

A High Fiber Vegan Diet: How? Why? When? What About Supplemental Fiber?

July 1, 2020

Last week, I discussed several conditions and circumstances where integrating more fiber would actually detriment oneself more than benefit, despite fiber’s functionality and role in physiological wellbeing. Some people cannot tolerate as much fiber for a certain period of time due to intestinal disorders that forbid otherwise or if they need to ingest a higher … More A High Fiber Vegan Diet: How? Why? When? What About Supplemental Fiber?

Pumpkin Curry Soup

June 29, 2020

Throwing back to one of the recipes we created for the Food Science Club here! I know this isn’t quite the correct time to consume what would be considered a “heavy” and creamy soup, but believe me, when it becomes cold at night, this pumpkin curry soup is a dish you will want every single … More Pumpkin Curry Soup

Life Update: First Week of my Food Science Internship!

June 19, 2020

Happy Juneteenth from San Francisco! Before I dive into the official recap of my internship, it’s crucial to acknowledge the significance of June 19th, 1865, which is the official and historical liberation of all American slaves. Granted, slavery exists in many forms in our society today (just look at our prison complex and the various … More Life Update: First Week of my Food Science Internship!

Most Amazing Black Vegans to Follow on Social Media

June 18, 2020

In spirit of Black Out Tuesday, I have been posting resources for racial justice donation organizations, posts of education on white privilege and the BLM movement, exposure of peaceful protests and what the media fails to acknowledge on my Instagram stories. While many others have done the same, they have also encouraged people to support … More Most Amazing Black Vegans to Follow on Social Media

TikTok’s Health and Wellness Culture Sucks, but…

May 30, 2020

As many of you have guessed, this post centers all around the app that’s named after the sounds of an analog clock. Specifically, its #wellnesstips and #health arenas of the app. Let’s just say…I would rather have dinner with Joe Goldberg, Tywin Lannister, and the major from the Beastars universe than watch ANY more of … More TikTok’s Health and Wellness Culture Sucks, but…

Top 25 Vegan YouTubers (no particular order)

May 28, 2020

It has been a hot minute since I have created a list of my favorite influencers and social media stars. Last year, I uploaded three different lists of my favorite health and fitness YouTubers based on the amount of subscribers they have (<100K, <500K, and >500K–note that there are updates regarding subscriber count since some … More Top 25 Vegan YouTubers (no particular order)

Beyond Meat Mushroom Tacos with Spicy Guacamole and Cilantro Pico de Gallo (vegan + grain free)

May 20, 2020

Hands up if you like tacos! (I seriously just waved my hands in the air after typing this) Seriously though, tacos are one of my favorite foods to prepare for lunch or dinner–even for a savory Sunday brunch! My family and I have been using Beyond Meat every other week or so to integrate into … More Beyond Meat Mushroom Tacos with Spicy Guacamole and Cilantro Pico de Gallo (vegan + grain free)