August 28, 2017
If you haven’t heard of adaptogens, you will soon. They are the miracle herbs that not only relieve stress, but also increase energy and vitality as well as bring balance to our stress-ridden lives. (Read my upcoming article that delves into adaptogens in more detail). Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful of the adaptogens. Also known as “Indian ginseng” it’s in the tomato family. It’s been used as a healing remedy for years, namely for stress, fatigue and the...
July 11, 2017
There’s a local smoothie place that makes a fantastic Honey Bear smoothie. I would swing by and grab one as a quick lunch sometimes. It. Is. So. Good. But! They moved across town. Darnit. I found a few recipes (apparently Honey Bear smoothies are a thing) and I came up with this one that I swear is better than the one I used to buy for however much. I told myself I wasn’t going to post another smoothie for a...
July 9, 2017
Making homemade cinnamon almond butter is really one of the simplest recipes. The best part is you can make it to your liking. Here, I added cinnamon to add a little something something. Why make homemade almond butter when you can just buy your own? Well, there’s lots of reasons. First of all. Homemade always tastes better. It’s fresh, the texture can be controlled to your liking and you can mix it with whatever fun stuff you want. Chocolate? Nutmeg?...
