It’s October – which means it’s the month of all the pumpkin things (especially for us “basic” ladies lol). I have been trying to find more ways to incorporate pumpkin into my diet since it’s in season and so insanely good for you! Did you know pumpkin is: rich in vitamin A’s, C, E, iron […]

Fall is here which means we are back in soup season! I absolutely love soups, especially after becoming a new mom because they are so quick and easy to throw together PLUS they are a great way to get in your nutrient dense veggies and bone broth. This chicken soup recipe I am about to […]

This is what the end of my pregnancy looks like, lots of sitting on this big blue ball and drinking all sorts of tea. This tea specifically is a “red date tea” – once I hit 36 weeks I started drinking it daily (as it’s best to not consume this any sooner).   In your […]

When it’s super hot and humid outside I find myself craving more cold, crisp, refreshing foods – I would assume it’s my body trying to balance itself with nature. So with all the cravings it makes sense to be consuming more raw vegetables but sometimes raw can be boring! That’s why I have been making […]

Did you know that researchers in Finland found that mamas who regularly ate chocolate during pregnancy had happier, more active infants? On top of that chocolate (real chocolate that is) contains tons of good-for-you antioxidants! Just make sure when you are choosing chocolate you are looking for a chocolate with a high cacao content (over […]

During pregnancy I have found myself craving WAY more sweets than normal – after a few weeks of “not so good” for me sweet treats, I decided I wanted to find a healthier alternative. After reading “Real Food for Pregnancy” by Lily Nichols I became intrigued with the idea of adding more gelatin into my […]

Did you know that apple sauce can help heal your gut?  When apples are cooked the soluble fiber “pectin” is released and can be very helpful in healing digestive issues like diarrhea, constipation, leaky gut, IBS and more!  Pectin is an easily accessible fuel that your gut cells can instantly use to heal and regenerate.  Pectin also […]

It’s fall which means we need everything pumpkin pie spiced (because it makes everything nice!). What’s even better is pumpkin has a TON of health benefits including: rich in vitamin A and other nutrients that will benefit your skin and eyesight high antioxidant content which can help reduce your risk for chronic disease full of […]

Summertime in Nashville is BRUTAL. The heat, the humidity… you get it. So sometimes you need something cold to cool you down and what better way to do that than enjoying some homemade popsicles! What’s even better – by making them yourself, you ensure that there are no overly processed ingredients or added sugar you […]

I’ve been trying to bust through all the food that I bought during the quarantine lately. My pantry is overflowing, so I am slowly but surely picking dry goods that I can make meals out of. This week’s focus was: “ramen noodles.” I decided to make a spicy noodle dish out of them, and boy […]