When I first moved to the United States, I lived on Morningside Avenue, uptown Manhattan, in New York. My landlord was also one of my flatmates: a Puerto Rican chef, who was SUCH a good guy. He used to bake granola *every* Saturday, and, having never had granola before in my life, I was…
Intuitive eating: Ditch the diet by following these principles
What is Intuitive Eating? Intuitive Eating is an evidenced-based, mind-body health approach, comprised of 10 Principles and created by two dietitians, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in 1995. The principles work by either cultivating or removing obstacles to body awareness, a process known as interoceptive awareness. Essentially, Intuitive Eating is a personal process of…
10 Quotes for Motivation
Sometimes you just need a little push to feel inspired and motivated again. Here are 10 of my fave quotes that get me going when I need that little bit of encouragement. Print them out, save them for later, share them with that loved one <3 I love a good quote. I understand some quotes…
4 Foods to Free Your Natural Energy
The reason why I don’t like to rely on stimulants for energy is this: They make you go through things your body otherwise wouldn’t allow you to. Think about how different life would be if we actually did listen to the body daily, instead of forcing it, manipulating it, and tricking it with stimulants. The…
5 Gut-friendly breakfast recipes: Ditch that sugar-coated cereal with these yummy alternatives
As a certified Ayurvedic nutritionist, my first concern, the first point of reference, if you like, is our gut health. Both on Instagram, and here on the blog, I have shared gut-friendly recipes and tips before. Here are some examples: Vegan kitchari your gut will thank you for Warm, tummy-friendly smoothies Smoothies for healthy digestion…
Healing, soothing, calming: Feel better with tea
I am coming from a tea-loving culture. My people have the highest per capita tea consumption in the world with an annual total consumption of close to 7 pounds per person! Most of my childhood memories involve my grandmother with her tulip-shaped glass full of black tea. I stopped drinking tea for years after I…
3 Healthy Snacks You Won’t Believe are Not Dessert
Satisfy cravings with these surprisingly yummy and healthy snacks. I shared one of these on Instagram before, but the rest are new. Either way, we all need yummy reminders now and then. Before you head to the kitchen, did you know I started coaching?! AND I’m slowly organizing the various parts of my life under…
Healthy Pancake Recipes: Toddler Friendly, Low Carb, Sweet and Savory options!
Toddler Friendly AND hormone-healthy pancakes Honestly, this is not the only hormone-friendly recipe in this blog (legumes are super important for hormone health). That said, seeds, and especially ground flax seeds have a special place in the heart of hormone health and metabolism. I make this especially yummy (and kid-friendly) with the use of Nuzest…
Vegan Kitchari Your gut will thank you for
It’s been too long, folks. I DO miss writing on the blog, but I have been so busy that I just could not find the time. I try to enjoy the entire weekend with my husband and our little one. This is new territory for me- allowing myself to relax and not feel guilty about…
How to cook healthy every day: The I-HAVE-NO-IDEA-WHAT-I’M-DOING GUIDE
When I tell people that I cook every day for three different diets/preferences, they can’t believe it. They tell me that they would rather eat what others are eating rather than having to spend extra time and energy! They have a point. BUT I am particular with food (and everything else, if I’m honest), and…
