ON THE BLOG
Is Dessert a Treat if We Have it Everyday?
These are question I ask myself regularly and am still trying to figure out. As I continue on my health journey, and my girls get older, now 8 and 10, my ideas on dessert continue to evolve.
Growing Up Macrobiotic in the 80s
For those who are unfamiliar with the macrobiotic diet, it is centered around a whole foods lifestyle and is free of processed sugar and animal protein. Growing up, I was raised in a macrobiotic home. Simply put, we ate a lot of rice, beans, veggies, and tofu.
6 Ways to Reduce our Food Waste to Save Money and Mitigate Climate Change
Did you know food waste is a major contributor to climate change? An average American consumer wastes about one pound of food per day according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. A family of four loses about $1,500 a year on wasted food. The EPA states that food is the largest component of our daily trash going to landfills. The wasted food then sits and releases potent methane gas contributing to climate change. Want to do something to help our planet and save money? Here are 6 tips to help reduce your food waste.
The Switch Witch: A Favorite Family Tradition!
Who has heard of the Switch Witch before?! Does she come to visit your house?! For those unfamiliar, the Switch Witch is a good witch who comes to your house at night, while the kids are fast asleep, takes their Halloween candy, and switches it for a new toy or perhaps money for the older kids.
My Journey
My journey to a healthy lifestyle started as a child. I grew up in a macrobiotic household, eating whole foods and staying away from processed sugar, meat, and dairy. We ate healthy but simple food—a lot of rice, beans, and veggies!