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Happy Halloween! Any Halloween lovers out there? I kind of have a love-hate relationship with it. I love the decorations, the treats, but hate the scary movies. In fact, my boyfriend and I just were in Orlando for a night and there was a horror movie convention happening in the hotel we were staying at. […]

I was at Publix the other day, casually strolling by a Halloween candy display, and decided to check out what actually was in a jar of caramel sauce. I was kinda shocked at what I found. High fructose corn syrup, more corn syrup, cream solids, and a bunch of chemical additives that sound pretty gnarly. […]

Yep. You read that post title correctly. Today we are making Healthy Vegan Snickers Bars!!! Because we should all be able to enjoy candy every now and then and do so without feeling crappy from what’s inside of the candy bars. So let’s talk Snickers for a second. Snickers, which usually can be found right […]

I go back and forth between drinking coffee and cycling off of caffeine (I drink this latte when I’m taking a break), but you better believe when I am drinking coffee- I’m drinking coffee with added adaptogenic benefits! Coffee is this beautiful thing that I think most of us have some sort of relationship with. […]

Remember how we dove in last week on how to make a green juice that tastes good but is also detoxifying? We’re continuing the juice series today with a drink that is perfect for the days you need a little extra energy and stamina. Maybe you’re about to do a fierce strength workout, maybe you’re […]

So how do you stop eating sugar? Let’s dive in. I was always a fan of sugar. When I was a little kid, my go-to snack at night was chocolate Breyer’s ice cream which I would dunk soft pretzels into. (The kind of soft pretzels that have those really big crystals of salt on top.) […]

We’re starting a new series here on the blog today and it’s all about JUICE. I know, I know- juice gets a lot of hype but is it worth the cost/hassle/time it takes to actually do it?! You gotta have a juicer (or get crafty with a blender and strainer), prep the produce, make the […]

Last week, my boyfriend and I took a quick trip to southern CA. We went to see some friends in San Diego and then up in Los Angeles for a day. And over the course of three nights of dinners out, I had some drinks. And man I AM FEELING IT. I don’t drink alcohol […]

Learn how to make healthy baked tortilla chips in the oven! They’re simple, tasty, and an awesome oil-free option for anyone who wants to skip the fried food.

Quinoa is SUCH a good hack for when you want something that’s satiating, packed with plant nutrients, but also feels pretty light. It’s also super versatile! You can use it in salads, as a base for a curry, to make veggie burgers… this list goes on and on. So what is quinoa? Not a grain, […]

Is there anything better than guacamole and chips!? It’s like this perfect snack that you can sit back and enjoy with friends. I love getting it at restaurants (especially because sometimes it’s the only vegan option on the menu????). But what’s awesome about guac is that you can easily, and pretty quickly, make it yourself […]

Ohhhhh yes! Today we’re making a nod to a childhood Easter candy favorite. I know when I was little, I used to love Cadbury Creme Eggs. The chocolate- the insanely sweet center- I loved all of it and always crossed my fingers that the Easter bunny would bring them. Even my mom, who is a […]

An easy-to make hearty healthy lentil taco meat that you can use to make tacos, nachos, burritos, quesadillas, and pretty much anything else you’d want to use this recipe in.

What’s not to love about Mac and Cheese?! It’s comforting, it’s delicious, and it’s a childhood favorite. It’s also something that can be made be quickly if you have the right ingredients on hand. So today, we’re making Mac and Cheese with a twist. We’re making it whole-food, plant-based, and gluten-free! This recipe comes straight […]

THIS RECIPE WILL BE YOUR NEW FAVE! Ok, sorry for shouting, but I really mean it. I make this Cheese Sauce at least once every two weeks. It’s just so freaking versatile. (Usually with this delicious Mac & Cheese.) It was originally born out of Oh She Glow’s cheese sauce, but after making that for […]

How to make a healthy plant-based Shamrock Shake from whole foods

You know when you find something that you love so much you have to tell your friends about it? That pretty much sums up how I feel about Thrive Market. What is Thrive Market? I started using Thrive about a year and a half ago and fell in love with how easy and efficient the […]

If you’re reading this post, you’re probably looking for a great coffee alternative. Maybe it’s because you’d like to decrease the amount of caffeine you drink, maybe it’s because you’d like to give up coffee altogether, or maybe you’re just curious to see if there’s a great coffee alternative out there that could make a […]

Today we’re talking about the thing that will literally steal your heart after making it- DATE PASTE! You might of heard about sweetening things with dates (like in these epic Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies or Naturally-Sweetened Homemade DIY Dark Chocolate), or you might have even seen date syrup at the grocery store. But you might […]

Let’s talk green smoothies. More specifically, tropical green smoothies. One thing I think we’re all looking for when we reach for a green smoothie is to just feel a little bit better, right? And no matter what kind of green smoothie it is– we usually want to feel healthier, lighter and more energetic after drinking […]