What Are Umeboshi Plums? Umeboshi plums are made from dried and pickled ume fruit, which is a type of fruit closely related to the apricot. They are often made into a paste, which can be added to dressings, sauces, dips, salsa, and veggies, but the traditional method in Japanese cuisine is to add it to…
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How Seasonal Allergies Relate to the Liver
Spring is HERE! I absolutely love spring, but it kills me when I see so many people suffering from seasonal allergies! I can’t even imagine not being able to smell the beautiful, fresh spring air–that’s one of my favorite things! So for all of you suffering from seasonal allergies, this post is for you. Liver…
Why I Use Essential Oils
What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are all around us. They’re in the zest of citrus fruits, the needles of pine trees, and the petals of roses. They’re simply the essence of the plant distilled into a usable oil. I get asked all the time why I use essential oils, and one of those reasons is…
Why Thunderbird Bars Are My Favorite Go-To Snack
Why Thunderbird Bars Are My Favorite Go-To Snack Who else can’t make it through the say with a little snack in between meals? I don’t know about you, but sometimes my hunger pangs strike at the most inconvenient times. I’ll look for a snack in my purse only to find crushed nuts or a bruised…
Number One Trick to Improving Mood Swings
Number One Trick to Improving Mood Swings Have you been feeling down in the dumps lately? Do you tear up easily or lash out at people for no reason? Well, I just may have the solution for you! My Struggle To be honest, during my freshman year of college, if anyone asked me how I…
Blooming Lotus Gourmet Bakery
Blooming Lotus Gourmet Bakery Not in the mood or don’t have time to bake? No worries, Blooming Lotus has you covered! What’s Blooming Lotus you may ask? IT’S THE BEST BAKERY IN MILWAUKEE, HANDS DOWN. Not only are they a dedicated gluten-free bakery, their kitchen is also dedicated grain-free, dairy-free, soy-free, peanut-free, egg-free, and cane-sugar free! All their ingredients are whole, real,…
Favorite Peanut Butter!
Favorite Peanut Butter! Yes, I know, peanut butter is not paleo and almond butter is much healthier, but to be honest I still eat peanut butter almost everyday because I CANNOT get over my obsession. Everyone has to have a weakness, right? Finding the perfect peanut butter can be tough, though. It’s hard to find a good…
Why Collagen is a Must
Why Collagen is a Must #1: Protein Do you feel like it’s a struggle to get enough protein during the day? If you’re like me and tend to eat more vegetables, fruits, nuts, quinoa, etc., you may not be getting enough protein to help your body function at optimal levels. I’m not saying that those…
Favorite Breathing Technique
Favorite Breathing Technique With all the craziness in our lives, it’s easy to forget about our breath and how much it impacts our health. Taking a few minutes to sit in a quiet place and just breathe can have amazing benefits for stress levels, digestion, energy levels, and overall health and wellbeing. Why I Love…
