These little fingerling potatoes might be my new favorite thing! Not only are they cute, but the bag I bought had an assortment of colors…so much fun! Of course colored tiny potatoes are not necessary for this recipe; regular colored ones will do as well.…
The Blue Zones have been getting a lot of attention lately and for good reason. These very special regions are home to some of the healthiest and longest living people on the planet. But what about all those who don’t live in these distinct areas?…
Making sure I’m getting lots of greens in my diet is extremely important. Leafy greens contain all type of important nutrients and antioxidants that keep our bodies in tip top shape. Cilantro itself is pretty impressive. And personally I think it’s delicious. However, for some…
The word deficiency comes up a lot from outside sources when someone goes plant-based or vegan. But I’m here to break it all down for you! Deficiencies are common among ALL Americans, meat eaters and vegans alike. On this episode we go over what those…
It’s finally starting to feel like fall in Charleston so naturally eating squash seems in order. There are so many different types, acorn, spaghetti, butternut, all unique and delicious in their own right. However, I have a new favorite, delicata squash! I just tried this…
What is lifestyle medicine? What and where are the Blue Zones? How can lifestyle choices effect our health? We get to all these questions and more with Dr. Renae Thomas, a senior resident and lifestyle representative in Loma Linda, California’s Family and Preventative medicine residency…
It’s that time of the year again. Time to ramp up that immune system to ensure our bodies are in tip top shape so they can fend off any illnesses floating around out there! I love making my usual ginger shots, but am switching it…
Making a lifestyle change can be difficult. It can take us some time to get adjusted and get it right! Going plant-based is definitely one of those lifestyle changes that can prove to be challenging at first in our current culture. Charleston artist, John Duckworth,…
This blog post is well over due, but it’s better late than never, right?! In early August Derek and I went up to Asheville, NC to celebrate my birthday. One of Asheville’s many nicknames is “The Paris of the South” (of course a much much…
Microbiome. Gut Health. These are hot topics these days and for good reason. The health of our gut dictates the well-being of our entire bodies. But this is fairly new information. The term microbiome wasn’t even coined until 2006. Up until that point most scientists…
