It was National Donut Day a little more than a week ago, but I honestly wouldn’t mind whipping up more donuts this time around! To be totally honest, this opinion will be unpopular and I am prepped for the spears and swords coming towards me: donuts are overhyped. Perhaps overrated as well. I don’t know … More Peanut Butter Pumpkin Donuts (oil free and gluten-friendly)
What do you do with around a cup of raw almonds that you do NOT want to consume plain? Well, you have many options: almond milk, almond butter, chocolate covered almonds, a date-nut pie crust, chop up into desserts, and use as a topping for oatmeal or smoothie bowls. I wanted to utilize an entirely … More Kale Almond Pesto for Pasta
Previously on my blog, I addressed the pros and cons of minimizing your sugar intake. The source of sugar generally revolved around the more pure forms such a cane sugar, but removing complex sources like fruit and grains can faintly induce the outcomes. For the past one-and-a-half months, I have been slaying in the kitchen … More Peanut Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Balls
My sister and mother decided to FaceTime me a few nights ago about how Jennifer Lopez catalyzed this ten day sugar free and carb free challenge, somewhat inducing them to ask which foods were suitable for a little-to-no carbohydrate diet. You can probably infer that this situation inspired me to write this post, nearly all … More Benefits and Detriments (yes, because there are some) of Reducing Sugar
With every waking moment we experience, we take in some form of energy, whether through food and beverages, purchasing, movement, social interaction, watching television, listening to music, physical touch, reading, transactions, and social media. Even breathing is consumption–you’re inhaling various gases, after all! But anyhow, there seems to be this immense emphasis on consumption in … More Discovering Your Chi: Be Mindful of What You Consume
You know what I find incredibly important about establishing in a home space? Aromas and scents. In general, the go-to’s are lavender, orange blossom, rosemary, cherry blossom, eucalyptus, basically anything incredibly symbolic of spring. However, when it comes to the kitchen, nothing beats a sweet smell of a dessert, whether it be pumpkin pie, chocolate … More Vegan Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread (gluten-friendly)
Ever since my father gave me the information to his Audible subscription account, I have amassed a mini library of books that are some of the most life-altering out there. All of the books I read are self-help, non-fiction, or autobiographical. But they are all absolutely thought-provoking and applicable. Each of them packs a unique … More Health Book Review: French Women Don’t Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano
