Traveling through Europe is such a fun, exhilarating experience for most – but for those of us who have gluten or dairy intolerances, or eat vegetarian it can feel very daunting being in a country where bread, meat and cheese are such a big part of the diet… luckily I have had the chance to […]

Did you know that sprouts are extremely nutritious for you?  If you’re like me – you probably didn’t grow up eating sprouts and boy did we miss out!  (if you did your parents were way ahead of the curve and I give them props!)  Sprouts are soaked and germinated seeds, nuts or grains.  Sprouting grains, […]

Fall is around the corner which means it’s finally time for SOUP again! If you’ve been following me for a while you know I LOVE soup; its warming, easy to make, makes for great leftovers… I could go on and on and on! I wanted to keep the recipe as simple as possible but still […]

8am: good morning!  My body typically wakes me up around 8am. Usually I lay in bed for a little bit scrolling through emails and social media before getting up.  what I would like to do: eliminate the morning phone scroll and replace it with something more productive  8:15am: make a juice.  Lately I’ve been switching […]

There is a place in Nashville that makes the most AMAZING breakfast jambalaya and that’s what inspired this dish. I decided to try and make it at home with the addition of some extra vegetables. WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS DISH: This dish is so filling – it’s full of complex carbs, protein, and TONS […]

Last week I was hit by what felt like the PLAGUE. Nausea, poor digestion, and pretty much ZERO energy. As a health coach I know the best way to heal from the flu or a virus is REST, WATER, GREENS, and SLEEP. Making something nutritious to eat while sick can feel like an impossible feat, […]

Why Dry Brush? Dry brushing stimulates the body’s lymphatic system and helps with circulation.  Aids in lymphatic drainage Exfoliates the skin without chemicals Increases blood flow and tightens skin Purifies the entire system  Dry skin brushing helps with muscle tone and more even distribution of fat deposits .Rejuvenates the nervous system by stimulating nerve endings […]

As you guys know (if you have read my previous posts), I am VERY lactose intolerant.  Letting go of grilled cheeses, pizza, ice cream, and mac and cheese was so daunting and difficult in the beginning but after 7 years of being dairy free, I can tell you there are GREAT alternatives out there AND […]

It’s Earth Day!  It’s a great day to bring awareness to how we can be more sustainable and environmentally conscious – we only have ONE earth and it’s vital we take care of it! The earth is in TERRIBLE shape and it is mostly our fault… climate change is real and becoming more apparent in […]

Debunking Your Negative Thoughts around CBD If you are keeping up with the world’s most recent trends you’ve probably heard the word “CBD” buzzing around.  CBD is the hottest health trend at the moment – you’ll find it in coffee shops, beauty parlors, people are now even adding it to cocktails!  So what is it […]