10 Tips for Healthy Long-Haul Flying

Having to fly 11 hours back to my hometown is not ideal, but it’s the price my husband and I currently pay for living in Europe. The more travel I’ve done, the smarter I’ve gotten about preparing to be as comfortable as possible on a long flight, as well as not feeling gross when I […]

Vitamin C Boost Smoothie

No matter how healthy I am on vacation, there is always more alcohol, bread, dessert, and dinners out than usual. After indulging for a few days, I’m always ready to get back to my food, from my kitchen, and I’m especially excited to get back to my normal breakfast. It turns out that my normal […]

On Choosing Real Food First

{asparagus pea soup} Today, the Real Food First program is open for registration. Sign up before midnight PST, April 7th, and have a friend join you for free! Read below for full details on how I learned to choose real food first and how you can learn to, too.  I don’t like dieting and I […]

Healthy Spring Must-Haves

Things are getting spring-y around here and I’m not complaining. And that’s not a figure of speech: I literally stopped complaining…probably because most of my complaining had to do with being cold. It’s a crazy thing what a little sunshine can do to lift the mood of the whole city, and inspire me to be […]

Benefits of Sauerkraut

{image via} My Grandma has a stomach of steel and I’m convinced it’s because she grew up with German parents, eating a lot of sauerkraut and other fermented foods (and probably a lot less processed foods). Starting at a young age, she was building good gut bacteria to prepare it for anything that came its […]

Why I Meal Plan

Meal planning takes a bit of effort, but once it’s done; it is always turns out to be worth it. There is a lot of talk about how hard it is to eat healthy, but I believe there are a few simple steps you can take to make healthy eating a natural part of your […]