I drink smoothies every day and it’s almost always this one. I have it after a workout, walks, or even just as a mid-morning snack. After workouts, it helps me to feel recovered but mostly it makes me feel full and healthy as it’s packed with fiber and nutrients. (Oh yeah and protein for all […]
A Quick Vegan Weekend in Kansas City, MO
We stayed at the Intercontinental on the Plaza along the river. This hotel is situated in what I think is the most beautiful neighborhood/area in KC. The area is clean and has an amazing shopping district. This weekend was a quick weekend in Kansas City. Just Friday night through Sunday morning, but we managed to […]
Bali: A Great Place to be Plant-Based – Part 2
It’s time for the second half of our trip. We are traveling from our jungle hideout to our relaxing beach stay. Be sure to check out Part 1 of our Bali adventure if you haven’t already! Day 5: Connection Tour to Amed. We woke early and anxious to begin the next leg of our trip […]
Bali: A Great Place to be Plant-Based – An 8 Day Itinerary – Part 1
Some friends and I recently visited the island of Bali in Indonesia: our first visit to Asia! We had an epic adventure and ate plenty of great plant food along the way. It was wonderful to travel somewhere (halfway around the globe in this case) and open menus to find dishes that match my plant-based […]
Our Search for the Best Vegan Electric Car!
Buying a vegan car is not something I would have thought about a couple of years ago. However, after going vegan I have realized the amount of animal products that most car manufacturers include in their vehicles. People often talk excitedly about their genuine leather products or the sleek leather seating in their car, but […]
Benefits of an Infrared Sauna and my First Experience!
If you are looking for a way to relax, detox, and do some chill self-care, infrared sauna might be just what you need. What is an infrared sauna? An infrared sauna uses light to create heat. The light warms you but does not heat the air around you. In contrast, a traditional sauna heats the […]
Maintain-Not-Gain this Thanksgiving
Tis’ the season of weight gain! Thanksgiving than Christmas, setting us up for New Year’s resolutions we desperately need after months of diet destruction. What do you think about getting a jumpstart on your NY resolution? Would it be nice to avoid the usual 5 to 10-pound increase?
Homemade Purple Vegetable Broth – and what I did with it! Rice and Mung Bean Burrito
The homemade vegetable broth was my latest experiment and the purple part was just a fun accident!
Black Bean Salad – Sunday Meal Prep Idea
This salad is so perfect for the beginning of the week meal prep or for a weekend barbecue.
Benefits of Exercising Outside
I love to train outside. The sound of birds chirping, fresh air, and sunshine make the workout feel like it’s exactly what we were meant to do. Research shows we might benefit from working outside when we can!