Tag: diet

Juice Cleanse – Impressed By Branding Brilliance, Otherwise As Expected

Finally. After years of watching the juice cleanse craze come and go, reading dozens of articles on it, scrolling through Instagram gawking at aesthetic bottles of magical green elixirs, I had the chance to try it myself. While performing, it wasn’t really an option. First, I didn’t want to risk messing up my energy levels… Continue reading Juice Cleanse – Impressed By Branding Brilliance, Otherwise As Expected

Peet’s Cold Brew – Taste Test and Review

Peet’s Coffee, a San Francisco-based coffee company has recently launched a new line of packaged cold brew. There’s six main drinks and I’ve taken the time to taste them all… for the love of coffee! The following is a completely biased, unscientific study conducted in my dorm room and around campus at Stanford University. Peet’s… Continue reading Peet’s Cold Brew – Taste Test and Review

Shigetsu

I wrote this poem a while back for a blog about food and travel. It’s about a restaurant called ‘Shigetsu,’ a restaurant located inside the temple areas of Tenryuji, Kyoto. Deemed ‘the best restaurant in Kyoto,’ I had a chance to dine there myself, and was blown away. location : 68 Susukinobaba-cho, Saga-Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi,… Continue reading Shigetsu

Kyoto: Mostly Food With Some Coffee And Sights [Part 2]

Have you ever had such a powerful input to one of your senses, that your entire body physically reacted? We were briskly walking through JR Kyoto Station, trying to make one of the trains towards our next destination. Inside the station, there’s all sorts of shops and stands, selling various goods and treats… typical stuff.… Continue reading Kyoto: Mostly Food With Some Coffee And Sights [Part 2]

Your Refrigerator Is Killing You

As the population is quickly becoming more sick, health-conscious movements have risen to combat the problem. From documentaries to 30-day kickstart programs, there’s a ton of effort being put into the food and health industries. Although making money is a strong inspiration for these programs, the purpose is similar across the board: inform people. Give… Continue reading Your Refrigerator Is Killing You

3 Ingredient Energy Balls [RECIPE]

These delectable balls are paleo, dairy free, refined sugar free, gluten free, grain free, soy free, and even animal cruelty free. (Woohoo!) But do you know what it’s FULL of? Flava. And nuts. Allergic people beware. Feel the health course through your pseudo-vegan veins as you nibble on these bite-sized balls of bliss. Can’t stand… Continue reading 3 Ingredient Energy Balls [RECIPE]

Russia: Food & Diet

Russia is huge. It’s extension from Europe, across the northern hemisphere and into Asia results in layers of culture, tradition, and most importantly, cuisine. Eastern European influence is obvious, along with hints of Mongolian, Georgian, even Mediterranean flavors. Since my time in Russia was going to be short, I made no effort to learn the… Continue reading Russia: Food & Diet

Should You Ditch Dairy? Lactose Intolerance And Other Myths Examined

Can you make yourself lactose intolerant? Why do some forms of dairy disrupt you but others don’t? Can dairy cause skin problems and hormone issues? Is dairy good for you? What about calcium, and protein? All of these questions, and dozens more, have been on my mind for the past few years as I’ve ventured… Continue reading Should You Ditch Dairy? Lactose Intolerance And Other Myths Examined