It’s the first of the new year, 2020 at that, and people around the world are making resolutions. Many are joining gyms, trying to eat better, and making healthier lifestyle choices. January is also often used as a time for many people to take a…
The status of the Charleston food scene is undeniable! People from around the world come to indulge in the cuisine of the Holy City. But southern food definitely isn’t synonymous with health food. Much of our cuisine is centered around meat or loaded with butter,…
The Holiday Gift Guide for the Health and Conscious buyer (and recipient) is here! Dare I say it’s the perfect guide for a Refined Hippie? Yes, I think so! With the holidays around the corner, finding the right gifts for our loved ones can prove…
Cha-cha-cha-chia! Anyone remember chia pets? As a kid I had no clue what chia was other than from the commercials advertising those lovable little sprout growing terra cotta pets. Not exactly the cuddliest toy, but pretty darn cute! (FYI: Apparently they still exist. I googled.)…
I know. I know. Avocado toast. But as an avid avocado toast connoisseur, I can tell you that not all avocado toast is created alike! This particular version is full of healthy natural probiotics so it’s extra good for our microbiome! It also tastes delicious!…
Seaweed! Those who know me well, know that I love mermaids! Ever since The Little Mermaid came out (it was my first movie experience) Ariel has been my idol! My childhood summers were spent in my grandparents pool flipping around, legs pressed tightly together, pretending…
Protein, protein, protein! Where do you get yours from? Are you getting enough? Too much? This is a hot topic these days, but why? The current protein obsession comes from marketing, advertising, and Big Animal Agriculture. Similar to the “low-fat” diet of the 90’s or…
Could I love green plants any more? I think not! I absolutely love greens! Spinach, kale, chard, broccoli…I love it all! But have you heard of the green wonder that is spirulina? Perhaps you’ve heard the term, but have no idea what it is exactly.…
Matcha, Matcha, Matcha (cue the Brady Bunch music)!!! Matcha has quickly become the latest beverage craze. Even Starbucks has gotten on the matcha train and offers hot or iced matcha lattes. I too have jumped on the wagon, but have been enjoying my own matcha…
Episode 2 of The Refined Hippie Podcast is up and ready to be downloaded! This episode was recorded remotely because my guest is all the way out in beautiful Colorado! My friend and fellow holistic health coach, Stephanie Powers, has created a self help spiritual…
