6 Reasons to Cook with Turmeric

The past few years many a yogi have been social media raving about turmeric. Long before the trend, this spice has been used in recipes across the globe for thousands of years to both enhance flavor and boost longevity. The plant itself is very beautiful with giant green leaves and a pretty tropical yellow flowers. …

Movie Night: What The Health

What The Health came out a little bit ago, but I just finally got the chance to watch it recently. It was good and I see why there was so much buzz about it. In essence the makers of this documentary point a finger at how much doctors and non-profits are making money off of …

Book Club: Practice You

It's been a few months since I started book clubbing with Rachel Brathen's Yoga Girl (check it out here if you missed it) and it's time for another book club book. Ok, rules of book club: 1. There are no rules. 2. Check the book out when and if you want (there is usually a …

The Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds! These are on my top ten healthy foods to know about list. They are power packed, so easy to add to a ton of dishes, and cheap af. Buy a big bag in bulk and sprinkle it on just about anything for a boost. First of all, yes chia seeds are the same …

Squash Soup with Caramelized Onions

This is a wonderful soup for a crisp chilly day to warm up your whole being. pumpkin and squash soups are my favorite, but this one has the added bonus of a little turmeric as well as the sweet joy of a hint of coconut milk to make it feel ever so slightly healthy and …

Mind Your Own Bee’s Wrap

I'm always on the hunt for easy, fun ways to be a slightly better human. One such way is cutting back on single use plastic. It just ends up in the trash a few days later and is trashing the planet for basically ever - totally not awesome. Cling wrap makes life convenient by covering …

Vegan Feta

This lovely tofu based cheese is seasoned with hints of lemon juice vinegar and salt that mirrors the tangy tartness that turns so many into feta fans. It's really simple to make, the hardest part is waiting for it to cool and form into  a cheese texture in the fridge. It's goes incredible with just …

Why I Love Coconut Water

We all know that healthy means well-hydrated. You can feel the difference when you've been drinking plenty of fresh liquids and sweating it out via exercise - the whole world feels bright, alive, and exciting. Dehydration, beyond being bad for your health, just doesn't feel good. Neither does being inactive and crunched over your keyboard. …

Apricot & Hazelnut Power Balls

Power balls are an easy way to make sure you are getting all the protein, nutrients, and energy you need throughout the day. Easy to make, easy to pack, and easy to snack on even during the busiest of days. Make a big batch in advance and store them in the fridge or freezer. You …

Book Club: Yoga Girl

This month's featured book is by the amazing yoga teacher Rachel Brathen. Originally from Sweden, she's been yoga-ing around the globe for many years sharing her practice, wisdom, and colorful spirit with others. Her book Yoga Girl came out fairly recently and has been extremely well received. Once you open the book it's easy to …