Eda-WHAT?! . . . a Japanese word for soybeans that are not fully matured, picked then boiled in their pod. I am bringing up edamame not only because of its amazing taste, but it’s amazing health benefits.
Fitness / Nutrition
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?
Nutrition
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!
Fitness / Nutrition
5 Ways to Have a Healthy Weekend in Los Angeles
Whether you live in L.A. or just visiting, there are endless activities to keep you moving. Here are a few of my favorites!
Nutrition
Kicking Your Soda-Pop Habit
Kicking your soda-pop habit is one of the best dietary choices you can make. Here are a few reasons why you should kick the bad habit now.
Nutrition / Travel
How to have a Vegan Camping Trip
WELCOME TO YOSEMITE! A vegan camping trip takes a little planning ahead but it’s worth it! This blog includes meals, snacks, and essentials that I prepared to maintain a vegan lifestyle on a camping weekend through Yosemite.
Nutrition
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.
Fitness
Benefits of Exercising Outside
I love to train outside. The sound of birds chirping, fresh air and sunshine makes the workout feel like it’s exactly what we were meant to do. Which is usually unlike the way we feel when exercising inside. Research shows we might be better off exercising in the great outdoors.
Fitness
Walking After Dinner – a small change for better health.
By adding a 15-20 minute walk after dinner (instead of sitting on the couch) you can expect positive changes to happen!
Nutrition
My (Secret) Post Workout Smoothie Recipe – it tastes like dessert!
I found the right combination of ingredients that create an amazing taste and pack a ton of nutrients. It has all the healthy protein, carbohydrates, and fats you need to replenish your tired muscles after a hard workout.