Tag: ideas

Wink Frozen Desserts Review: Cake Batter, Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Caramel Candy Apple

June 20, 2017

Watching the videos of my favorite fitness YouTubers has its perks, but one of the worst parts about doing so is watching them dig into their all-hailed pints of Halo Top Creamery, Arctic Zero, and Enlightened, three extremely macro-friendly and delicious ice cream brands. I’ve already reviewed Arctic Zero and Enlightened Ice Cream on my … More Wink Frozen Desserts Review: Cake Batter, Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Caramel Candy Apple

Diet Update: What I Ate on My Last Day of Classes as a First Year in Food Science

June 10, 2017

Happy Saturday evening, everybody! I hope you’re all well. This is a different kind of post, since I will be posting one of my first official “photo food diary” entries! This sort of serves as a visual update on how I’ve been doing with my diet, how I’ve been feeling eating this way, and how … More Diet Update: What I Ate on My Last Day of Classes as a First Year in Food Science

Eggplant Pad Thai (healthy + vegan..with a Paleo option!)

May 22, 2017

While I adore my spicy eggplant and tofu satay, curry has always been my number one go-to order at any Thai restaurant. Until NOW. Oh Pad Thai–it just screams comfort food. Spicy, sweet, sticky, tangy, and savory comfort food. Before my health journey, I loved to inhale Pad Thai without any utensils! Unfortunately, Pad Thai is most … More Eggplant Pad Thai (healthy + vegan..with a Paleo option!)

Golden Oatmeal (healthy, vegan, gluten free + anti-inflammatory)

May 17, 2017

Here’s a thoughtful question for you: would you ever consider consuming an entire bowl of nature’s gold? Thing is, gold is a naturally-occurring element on this planet, so in literal terms, I would most certainly pass on that offer. However, if someone were to present me with peanut butter or spaghetti squash as nature’s gold, I’d totally … More Golden Oatmeal (healthy, vegan, gluten free + anti-inflammatory)

Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal (healthy, vegan + gluten free)

May 14, 2017

When we throw out the term “breakfast food”, pancakes, waffles, eggs and bacon, coffee, and toast with butter are the first meals that come to mind. However, the most common breakfast foods that I relished as a child were pastries: croissants, muffins, bagels, scones, donuts, and cinnamon rolls, the latter being one of my absolute … More Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal (healthy, vegan + gluten free)

Golden Milk (healthy, vegan, gluten free + anti-inflammatory)

May 11, 2017

Nature’s gold comes in three forms: turmeric, ginger, and peanut butter. All of them have a unique abundance of health benefits, but this year, turmeric has really taken the health and wellness trends by storm! Exhibit A: turmeric lattes, turmeric soups, turmeric skincare, turmeric smoothies, turmeric juices, turmeric chocolate, turmeric rice, turmeric pastries, turmeric lattes, and of … More Golden Milk (healthy, vegan, gluten free + anti-inflammatory)