Category: Life

Life Update: Food Science Student to ACTUAL Food Technologist + Obtaining my Dream Job!

March 4, 2021

Oh my, how do I even begin this blog post? My hands still tingle while typing this out because of how excited I am of this new reality! Whenever I experience extreme stress–both positive and negative–any modicum of structure just flies out the window. But alas, one can only try! Growing up, I’ve always been … More Life Update: Food Science Student to ACTUAL Food Technologist + Obtaining my Dream Job!

How to Cook a Fantastic Holiday Dinner (there’s no wrong time to celebrate)

January 26, 2021

In spirit of Chinese New Year coming up–at least for those of you who celebrate–it’s time to anticipate large family gatherings. LARGE ones. Specifically, events where food will serve as a major centerpiece of pleasure (or disorder). Obviously with masks, social distancing, and lots of hand sanitizer. However, if you don’t plan to physically attend … More How to Cook a Fantastic Holiday Dinner (there’s no wrong time to celebrate)

Health and Fitness Myths that I Used to Believe and Wish Were True (but aren’t)

January 16, 2021

For some reason, I genuinely believe that there has been a special era in the health and fitness community that distributed all kinds of misinformation…I say has been because we are experiencing what one would consider the same era but with different notions and rumors that simply aren’t true (at least not proven based on … More Health and Fitness Myths that I Used to Believe and Wish Were True (but aren’t)

Not Another Detox Salad + Cilantro Goddess Dressing Recipe

January 5, 2021

“Oh, I’m not like the other girls. I actually hate wearing makeup and I think Starbucks is overrated. Also, I only have guy friends. Girls are just, like, too much drama.” *proceeds to roll my eyes so far towards the back of my head that I can view the car behind me or the tree … More Not Another Detox Salad + Cilantro Goddess Dressing Recipe

2021 Goals: Re-branding my YouTube Channel, Work Endeavors, and Personal Life Pursuits

December 18, 2020

And a gooooooooood morning to you all, folks! Hello, happy December! Yes, my birthday passed, I am graduating EARLY (what?! Although, there will be a delay in sending my tassel and graduation cap and robe), and my internship has ended this Friday. I personally have been in a mental spiral of “unrealness” where everything feels … More 2021 Goals: Re-branding my YouTube Channel, Work Endeavors, and Personal Life Pursuits

Reverse Dieting Part 3: How Much Weight Will You Gain?

October 29, 2020

Back at it again with discussing reverse dieting! I receive DMs on Instagram quite often about exactly how to pursue reverse dieting, the quantity of calories one should eat, and exact weight gain, both in my case and on a general basis. As you most certainly know, this post will center around how much weight … More Reverse Dieting Part 3: How Much Weight Will You Gain?

It’s 2020. Why Do Diet Programs Still SUCK?

October 11, 2020

It’s been over a millennium since the first traces of dieting began. We’ve witnessed the emergence of SO many diets, discovered what is scientifically sound and what isn’t, and experienced what life is like without thinking about dieting versus it being a crucial part of our routine. With everything we know, understand, and recall, as … More It’s 2020. Why Do Diet Programs Still SUCK?

Eliminating Birth Control Pills: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

September 14, 2020

Disclaimer: I am NOT an OBGYN or any type of medical professional specializing in hormones. This all stems from personal experience with medical advice I have received from my OBGYN. Quite recently this year, I stopped taking birth control pills and have solely relied on Paragard as my main method. Reason being, I didn’t want … More Eliminating Birth Control Pills: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Why You Need to Clean Your Kitchen, Dining Tables, etc. (more often than you do, trust me)

August 19, 2020

As a fourth year Food Science major and someone who knows dirty dishes and stained counter tops far too well, I feel incredibly compelled to write this blog post. Truthfully, I have also been guilty of forgetting one or two (once eight) dishware in the kitchen sink for a day and overlooking some cleaning and … More Why You Need to Clean Your Kitchen, Dining Tables, etc. (more often than you do, trust me)

Being Vegan in San Francisco vs. Los Angeles: How Do They Compare?

August 7, 2020

All my life until mid-September in 2016, I’ve been a SoCal woman. I’m still natively SoCal, but it’s taken over 18 years for me to experience life in a new city (San Luis Obispo) in Central California. One area that is even more popular in California as a state would be the Bay Area. This … More Being Vegan in San Francisco vs. Los Angeles: How Do They Compare?