Insane Vegan Red Velvet Cake
Growing up my Mom always made this epic red velvet cake for my birthday and around Valentine's day, which is my brother's birthday. When I got older and wanted to recreate it I asked her the ingredients and she told me about the beets.
What? Beets were always hiding in my birthday cake?!
Facts about Fats
First of all the No Fat/Low Fat diet trend is SO 1990’s. At least 20-35% of your daily calories should come from fats, but not just any fats, Healthy Fats. I'm sure you've heard about the Ketogenic diet. If not you should read this book Fat for Fuel by Dr. Joseph Mercola or get some research on his website mercola.com. I will be doing a more in depth post on ketogenic or as he calls it MMT Mitochondrial, metabolic therapy. It focuses on fueling your body with fats and switching from burning glucose to burning fat.
Moving On With The Full Moon
This is a short and sweet little post about letting shit go that no longer serves you. Also, I kind of really see this as a part two to my New Year’s Intention post. At the start of this month, actually 14 days ago to be exact, I talked about setting your intentions for the New Year.
12 Fabulous Ways to Rock a Scarf
It's winter and it's time to break out your scarves. Function over fashion in the winter months HOWEVER I recently found a way to have the best of both worlds.
Self Care Sunday: Oil Infusions
I was listening to the Skinny Confidential podcast this past week with guest Dr. Mona V and one of the first questions Lauren asked Mona was, “what are some of her most essential tips for Self Care?”
Why I don't Drink Coffee
IIIIIII LOVE the smell and taste of coffee. I am all about the darkest of dark, bitter chocolates and this translates to hard core black coffee. However the good ol’ cup of joe is not part of my AM routine, or afternoon pick me up or evening post dinner digestif. NADA.