Toward the end of high school, I started putting on weight. Because most of my family was overweight, I was terrified that I was genetically predestined to be obese. So, I would read teen magazines to figure out how to lose weight and get rid of belly fat. The best advice they had […]
Meet Jun: Kombucha’s Sexier Cousin
What is Jun and why is it better than Kombucha? Kombucha pales in comparison to it’s smoother, more effervescent cousin, Jun. Jun is so amazing that I no longer feel drawn to that sparkly rainbow Kombucha case where $5 bottles of carbonated tea beckon with their colorful labels. Now I spend around $5 making a whole gallon of Jun! Watch the video above (and see […]
You Want Me to Eat What?! Energy Bar Review
I love hiking and playing out in nature for hours on end. Food plays an important role in making this possible. I also like to stay nourished when I’m back in town working with clients and blogging. So when I find a new convenient snack option I usually do a little dance. When it’s something […]
Lemon Pie
The idea for this lemon pie originally came from Lisa Kelso’s blog PreHeatTo350.com. I saw an opportunity to turn some of my favorite functional foods into a delicious dessert that provided real nutrition without sacrificing flavor or texture. Over the years I’ve played with many variations, but ultimately arrived at a combination of coconut milk, […]
Ketchup, catsup, what’s up? It’s easy, no added sugar and delicious, that’s what!
How do I love ketchup? Let me count the ways! Ketchup and I spent a long time away from each other because sugar tore us apart. I was willing to forgo my sweet tomatoey friend to save myself from sugar induced inflammation–not just the kind you read about and understand intellectually, but the kind you […]
Nature’s Medicine Cabinet: Activated Charcoal
Skya finds himself in the charred forests outside of Yosemite National Park where he discovers the origin of one of his favorite supplements, charcoal! The Amazing Power of Charcoal Charcoal is one of the most powerful tools Nature gives us when it comes to detoxification and digestive health. Even doctors would agree because they use […]
Nature’s Medicine Cabinet: Magical Fungi
In another adventure in the old growth forests of Northern California Skya discovers the magic of wild medicinal mushrooms. The Magic of Fungi Fungi is one of the Kingdoms of life on this planet, and, without it, most ecosystems would collapse. Discover just how important it is to this beautiful forest ecosystem as well as […]
Awesome Paleo Seed Bread
We can still hardly believe it! Someone actually came up with a gluten-free, relatively slow carb (low glycemic), high nutrient, honest to goodness bread recipe. Just like more conventional bread, you can slice it, toast it, eat it cold or room temperature. You can make sandwiches, french toast, burgers, bruschetta, and so on and so on. […]