I get asked quite often how to eat healthy on a budget. This ENTIRE skillet = $2.58 (sans the sauce - recipe below). For two servings, that's $1.29 each / per meal / per person! 1 Organic zucchini $0.50 1 long loose carrot $0.20 4 organic eggs $1.33 (based off of a $3.99 / … [Read more...]
The Aftermath Of My 4 Night Hospital Stay
Sunday night, April 29th, I didn't feel right. I actually never felt like that ever in my life. I can't explain it. I just didn't feel good or normal. So I called my holistic Dr. Mohammad and the soonest he said he could see me was later on that night....and I told him to PLEASE … [Read more...]
Summer Travel Snack Guide
Summer is here! That means traveling! Whether that's a weekend road trip, a day at the beach, or a month long vacation, traveling and being away from home can sometimes be stressful when it comes to healthy food choices (especially if you have IBS and digestive issues). Now, … [Read more...]
Citric Acid – What Is It Really?
Ever wondered what citric acid is when reading the ingredients in a food or drink product? It can be found on almost any food label and is one of the most common food additives proclaimed as "natural" and "healthy." Well, it sure is natural but most certainly not healthy. Many … [Read more...]
What’s The Deal With Gums And All Those “Natural” Additives?
Confused? Yea, many are. I get asked all the time on my Instagram about gums, flavorings, and so many other ingredients found in today's "natural" food products. First, if you have to question an ingredient, that should be the first sign. Second, just because it's natural doesn't … [Read more...]
The Science Behind Fat Free Dairy And Why Whole Milk Is Better
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT HOW FAT FREE MILK IS MADE? Cows don't have selective utters that produce non-fat, low fat, and whole milk. It's all whole milk, in it's natural state! If you are a firm believer in consuming natural products in it's natural state, then stop consuming … [Read more...]
The Start Of My Breast Explant Surgery
After my husband left me 2 weeks into our marriage (we were engaged for 2 years and together for a total of 4 mind you), depression hit hard. I think I slept for 2 days straight and didn't get out of bed. But it was actually a blessing in disguise because that relationship was … [Read more...]
CBD Fudge (just 2 ingredients!) + CBD Explained
CBD. It's starting to make it's way around these days, but I'be been a CBD advocate even before all the hype. Why? Well, it's an AMAZING way to help a varieties of health issues. But first. let's take a quick look at what it is exactly. What is CBD? CBD is the abbreviation … [Read more...]
Foods You Think Are Healthy But Aren’t
I get asked quite a bit on my Instagram about certain so called "healthy" brands and products and my opinion. I want to emphasize here (as I always do) the importance of ingredients vs. the nutritional label and "big words" on the packaging. You'll often see common words and … [Read more...]