σωφροσύνη (n.) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self, and resulting in true happiness.
OH BOY, okay, a quick crash course through the endless B Vitamins. 🤯 *SIDE NOTE* if you stick with me long enough, I will be doing #FoodFacts for each individual B Vitamin - this post is just a quick overview to get a good idea of why B vitamins are important and what to look for …
If you follow me on my social media pages, you'll know that I prepped up a bunch of stuffed winter squash earlier this week for my own personal meal prep! This recipe made so much that I was able to stuff 3 whole squash! This is the perfect meal to have during the winter to …
WHAT ARE THEY From the words of Wikipedia... "Root vegetables are underground plant parts eaten by humans as food. Although botany distinguishes true roots (such as taproots and tuberous roots) from non-roots (such as bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers, although some contain both hypocotyl and taproot tissue), the term "root vegetable" is applied to all these types in agricultural and culinary usage.[1] Root vegetables are generally storage organs, enlarged to store …
I know, we’re all guilty of not drinking enough water (yupp, guilty as charged over here, too!) so here are a few of my tips & tricks on how to stay hydrated ALL. YEAR. ROUND. Aside from it being essential for survival (which I mean, I guess should be reason enough to drink it regularly), …
FUN FACT 🌱 Did you know that juicing cucumber + celery together creates a complete protein?! 🥒 Yupp! These two veggies, when combined, have complimentary amino acid profiles to make a complete protein (whaaaa?!) #knowledgebomb 🤯 With the hotter days we’ve been having, my body has naturally been craving more fresh fruits, vegetables and liquids as opposed …
Happy Spring! This flower looking veggie tart has got me realizing that I really enjoy spiralizing my meals! Whether it's spiralized zoodles, lasagna or.. this tart! There's just something so pretty about that spiral look. INGREDIENTS 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drain and save the oil for later) 1/4 cup basil 3 cloves garlic, pressed 1/4 …
Apple Season! Or 'Fall' as some call it.. If you're like most apple tree owners, you most likely have an abundance of apples falling off your tree right now faster than you can blink. Luckily, there's endless possibilities with apples! Preserve them, bake them, eat them whole, eat them raw, juice them.. the list is …
INGREDIENTS 2 cans coconut milk - see notes below 1 cup filter watered (can add more or less depending on how thick you want it) 2 tbsp true cinnamon 2 heaping tbsp nut butter 2 scoops protein powder - see notes below 2 tbsp cacao powder OR chocolate mix (optional) - see recipe below 4 …
*WARNING IN ADVANCE* This recipe is seriously, dangerously, delicious. Actually though. This bread is better than any gluten-free bread I've ever bought or tried to make - it's light, fluffy and is best enjoyed fresh from the oven (with a glass or two of wine - of course). *DISCLAIMER* I actually use spelt in this …
I'm a huge fan of Indian cuisine - the spices, flavours, variety, nutritional value.. bring it allll on! This butter chicken recipe is keto/paleo friendly and gluten free. I've also given a few options to make it dairy free and vegan as well! Check out my notes at the bottom of this page for other …