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Eggplant and Potato Curry Recipe (Aloo Baingan)
Here’s a simple and easy eggplant and potato curry recipe for a nourishing veggie dish.


6 best essential oils for the lymphatic system
Essential oils can be used to stimulate the lymphatic system, reduce inflammation, and improve immune system functioning. Learn how to use essential oils for lymph nodes and which oils are most effective.


3 Refreshingly Healthy Mocktails for Dry January and Beyond
After a long and well-deserved month of indulging in food, wine, and festivities, January is the ideal month to cut back and focus on your health. Dry January is a popular trend that sees people abstain from drinking alcohol for…


9 DIY charcoal mask recipes for removing impurities
Unclog pores & purify skin with 9 easy DIY charcoal mask recipes. Perfect for removing impurities!


6 best herbs to infuse in oil for skin
Want to know which healing herbs I use in oil for my skin? Here are the best herbs to infuse in oil for different needs.


“Cheesy” Spinach Overstuffed Mushrooms
This side dish could be the main event. Check out my indulgent “cheesy” vegan stuffed mushroom recipe (gluten free!).


Schisandra berries: benefits for women (plus recipes)
Learn how Schisandra berries can balance your hormones and support your health. Plus, I share a few of my favorite recipes.


The best sustainable razors for a smooth, guilt-free shave
Here are the best options for eco-friendly shaving, including safety razors, refillable cartridges, and plastic-free alternatives for a close, smooth shave.


How to infuse herbs in oil: 6 ways to to make herbal infused oils
I love using fresh herbs for different medicinal and beauty recipes. These are my favorite ways to infuse herbs in oil quickly.


Plantain leaf benefits and uses for women’s health
There are plenty of plantain leaf benefits to make you want to stock your home with it. Here are the main benefits, plus three recipes.


The best facial steamer for glowing skin
Glowing skin? Yes please, Here are the best facial steamers for clear, radiant skin.


The best blender food processor combo on Amazon
Here are the best (and most affordable) blender food processor combo machines on Amazon.


The best food dehydrator for your kitchen
I’ve tried a few food dehydrators over the years and these are the top 5 I recommend, based on my experience.


The best under sink water filter for your kitchen
Whether your tap is giving off a funky flavor or you want to be proactive about the quality of your H2O, an under sink water filter is a must. Here are my top picks.


How to Store Cilantro So That It lasts
Learn how to store cilantro so that the flavor and freshness lasts for a long time.


The best deodorant for sensitive skin (from someone with eczema)
I’ve had eczema since I was a kid, so I am picky about what I use on my body. Here are my top picks for deodorant for people with sensitive skin.


Calendula Benefits For Skin For Eczema, Dryness, & Wound Healing
Here are the powerful calendula benefits for skin and why I use it in all of my skincare products


Homemade Body Butter For Glowing Skin: 4 DIY Recipes for a Radiant You
Discover how to make homemade body butter for glowing skin with our easy and natural recipes, perfect for nourishing your skin and keeping it radiant all year round.


RECIPE: Banana Cinnamon Crepes
Every once in awhile a girl has gotta have a special Lazy Sunday. You know the kind … sleep in, stay in bed with your special someone just a little bit longer, mosey into the kitchen to have a special…


RECIPE: gingerbread ice cream sandwiches
Ice cream sandwiches are a classic dessert. My dad loves them which means that at any given moment we had ice cream sandwiches in the freezer, waiting to be eaten. When I moved away from home and to Los Angeles,…


RECIPE: raw chili
I’ve taken a little hiatus from this blogging world to get serious about some other ventures in my life. I have been making and re-making a lot of the staple items in my diet … salad, fabulous salad, fruit, smoothies,…


Recipe: Peach Cobbler
Are you prepared for this? I’ve mentioned Fully Raw Kristina before and so it should be no surprise that I’m obsessed with her. What I have found is that she is the queen of inspiration and uses dates to sweeten…


Delicious & Easy Vegan Pozole Verde Recipe
This vegan pozole verde recipe is so frickin’ good. With fresh ingredients like cilantro, tomatillos, and hominy, I can’t wait for you to try it.


Easy orange miso salad dressing recipe
An easy and versatile salad dressing that can be used as a dipping sauce or dress a bowl of greens. Try this miso ginger dressing at your next meal!


RECIPE: sloppy chocolate tart
The other night, after a seriously long day of hard werk, I got home and just wanted something decadent. I didn’t want anything fancy and I didn’t feel like waiting around for an entire chocolate pie to set. Luckily, I…


RECIPE: wakame cucumber salad
As a woman in my child-bearing years it is extremely important for me to prep my body for a potential child. Even though I’m not a mama and not likely to be one soon, the cleaner and more stocked I…


RECIPE: sunshine and tropics smoothie
A delicious raw vegan smoothie to brighten your day. Filled with oranges, bananas, pineapple, and ginseng, it’s an all-natural mood lifter.


RECIPE: coconut vanilla chia pudding
Energy is such a valuable commodity that food can provide and for that, I do recommend this gorgeous dish. It’s packed with so many goodies, healthy fats and protein, that it is the perfect treat for a high activity lifestyle….


RECIPE: mango coconut basil wraps
WARNING: this. is. so. good. I have been playing with this idea for quite some time but I never brought it to life because I can’t bear to part with a juicy ripe mango without first devouring it and I…


Gluten Free Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Hits The Spot)
These double chocolate chip cookies are completely gluten free and are exactly what you didn’t know you were craving. Plus, I go over all of my favorite variations of gluten free flour of decadent chocolate cookies.