Plant-based myths can make you nervous. The words vegan and vegetarian still cause raised eyebrows in some places. The concept of eating mostly plants or not eating animal products is not new. What is new is how much access we have to information about vegan and vegetarian lifestyles. So, it’s important to get clear about the difference between … Read More
Creating plant-based 4th of July recipes for your BBQ is easier than you think. When most people think about a Fourth of July BBQ, they imagine hot dogs, hamburgers, and a grill packed with meat. I think about the juicy watermelon, the colorful salads and of course the corn on the cob! I’m also a fan of the … Read More
There is nothing quite like food poisoning to make you suddenly aware of your gut. One bad meal can leave you with stomach cramps, fever and of course the desire to never be too far from the bathroom. When you survive it, you often emerge exhausted, dehydrated, bloated, and questioning everything you eat afterward. After recently dealing with … Read More
Austin is a beautiful city. I attended the SXSW conference and in between all of the sessions and networking, I spent time visiting vegan and plant-forward restaurants. I am almost always alone when I’m checking out these spots, so I found myself one early afternoon having a solo dining experience at the Bouldin Creek Cafe. The Cafe is … Read More
Plant-based wellness is not one dimensional. When I first started thinking about wellness, I thought it was all about food. Eat right, avoid the “bad” stuff, and everything else would fall into place. But as I continued to lean into my new lifestyle, I realized that true wellness is so much more than what’s on your plate. For … Read More
Liquid Gold Olive Oil. It sounds like something you’d hear in a luxury skincare commercial. Who knew that Grammy-nominated artist Kelis would be bringing more than her “Milkshake” to the yard? But here we are. Kelis—flipped the script on everyone when she entered her farming era. A true example of following your own north star. We still remember … Read More
Heart health for Black women is on my mind more now than ever, as heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States. Black women continue to face some of the highest risks, which makes awareness, prevention, and education critical. That’s why this month, I’m honored to recognize Dr. Maggie Cadet as a health … Read More
Plant-based mocktails are bright, refreshing and another excellent way to get more plants into our lives. January can bring the blahs. This is especially true if you live anywhere near the ice, wind, snow and cold temps that make us feel anything but bright and cheerful. January does tend to make us all feel like we have to … Read More