If you’ve been following me on Instagram, I’ve posted a couple sneak peek pics of this garden bag idea as it was growing over time and you gals & guys seemed to love it, so I wanted to put together this DIY post with sequencing and time-lapse pics so you can see exactly what I did, … Read More...
In our smartphone-dominant world today, utilizing apps to help us distinguish and locate real food is an easy way to keep healthy foods in our body – whether we’re traveling, out to breakfast, lunch or dinner, or grocery shopping. No I’m not talking the Angry Birds app, although that would double great for an app … Read More...
This time of year tomatoes really start to take shape in the summer garden, as well as I find an immense variety to choose from at the local farmers markets. I got the inspiration for this particular summer tomato salad from a fresh garden haul pick of tomatoes, a few cucumbers and fresh basil, all … Read More...
It seems to be a common assumption in today’s world that organic food is much more expensive than non-organic, conventional foods. Defenders of organic foods will often cite the health benefits, less pesticide residues, environmental impacts, etc while the opponents will cite high pricing, how do we feed the world (a myth covered in part … Read More...
In Part 2 of the Organics Series we looked at basic soil science 101 principles to get an understanding of what is going on in organic soil that actually provides nutrition for plants. We learned that the microorganism population is responsible for all aspects of soil and plant health, including creating vitamins, enzymes, converting inorganic compounds … Read More...
I just got back from a weekend mini-retirement (aka vacay) and had the itch to get into the kitchen and make a raw fruit tart. I got the inspiration from a colorful fruit tart I saw in a bakery, however it was made with a processed flour-based crust and processed added sugar in the dairy … Read More...
Optimal physical and mental health in our human population is currently at its lowest in history. This is primarily due to poor and insufficient nutrition. Making smart dietary and lifestyle choices can make the difference between a quality of life with pain, sickness, fatigue, functional pathology and even disease, or progressing to the most advanced … Read More...
Volume 4 of The Body Transformation Series is here! We’ve been away a couple weeks with our series, as Julian and I both have had some prior business and travel commitments on our schedules. If you missed volume 1, volume 2 or volume 3, we covered a lot so be sure to check those out … Read More...
Sunday morning brunch is one of my favorite meals of the week, and frittatas are one of my go-to food ideas to make because they are so versatile with the options you can add to them. For me personally, Sunday I’m able to spend a little more time in the kitchen that I might not … Read More...
Health, fitness and foodie enthusiasts, especially those who are committed to eating real, whole foods from organic, local and sustainable sources, have two major complaints I hear often: availability and higher costs (compared to conventional food), and stemming from that, the “why should I eat organic if the other stuff is cheaper?” question. This post … Read More...
