Potatoes often get a bad rep; they are called out as being an acidic, bloating high glycemic food……which is all true by the way. However, when eaten in moderation, potatoes can do wonders for our health; they are high in fiber, potassium and zinc which all promote the integrity of our immune systems.[...] get recipe

For unconditional love and companionship, to provide comfort and security, to enhance life (yours and theirs), for honest friendship; for all these reasons and more, you should choose to rescue an animal from a shelter. Rescuing a shelter animal is perhaps one of the most selfless acts you can choose to do as you will be giving a beautiful castoff a second chance[...] read on 

It used to be that we were a society that didn’t care very much about where our goods came from, we were totally content with the “you sell it, I buy it with no questions asked” world that we still live in. It wasn’t until terms such as sweatshops, unnatural, unsustainable, unethical and unfair working environment started buzzing that we started asking questions[...] read on

Garlic……..living snugly in its paper-like cocoon possesses properties so powerful that consuming one measly raw clove a week, is enough to enhance your wellbeing and erase emotional and physical scars. Hailing from Central Asia, this humble and delicate, yet powerful and potent crop, rightfully dubbed “Stinky Rose” is a valued member of the onion family whose other members include shallots, leeks and chives[...] read on

Chlorophyll rich kale and parsley marries well with alkalizing cucumber and celery, the carrots provide slight sweetness, while garlic and cayenne work effectively at breaking up heavy toxic buildup. This antioxidant rich body cleanse drink encourages stronger immunity, cleaner blood and healthier liver, kidneys, GI tract, heart and brain.[...] get recipe

One of the biggest quarrels that we often come across in the world of healthy living is the lack of access to savings. It is no secret, eating real food and living a healthier life can get expensive, even though we are starting to care more about what we put into their bodies and how they treat the planet, the world is still largely synthetic. And, until the majority of the world jumps on the healthy living bandwagon, we healthy livers are going to have to pay the price to eat and live healthier. [...] read on

My senior year high school seems so far away, I remember my seventeen year old self; excited, naive and eager to become an adult (Little did I know). I remember preparing for college that summer,  I became quickly overwhelmed by all the things I needed to get and to do, oh and I definitely remember cringing at the prices of the mandatory textbooks I needed for each semester, my excitement instantly turned into stress.[...] read on

Summer is upon us once again, it comes bringing its intense heat and promises of carefree vacations. It is the season synonymous with poolside cool downs, wearing flirty clothing, entertaining restless kids and of course splattering our vulnerable bodies with UV shielding sunscreen. [.....] read on

Becoming a victim of identity theft is more likely today than ever before largely due to our increase use of the internet. We use the internet for work and for play; we also pay our bills online, communicate and share sensitive information. As convenient as the internet can be, it can also make us targets if we are not careful, preying eyes are always watching. [....] read on

The month of May was a crazy roller coaster for our household. On the upside, I celebrated another wonderful mother’s day, Jordan (our little girl) got accepted in the best kindergarten ever and I started back my daily workouts. I also stress less as I am learning how to trust more, and I have finally started to organize my workspace. [...] read on

I must admit, I was a bit skeptical when my peepods reusable menstrual pads cam
in the mail. They looked much too delicate to protect and absorb the heavy onset
of a menstrual cycle, but I kept my mind opened. [....] read on