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
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Monthly Challenges 2018
Happy New Year! 2017 is over, and whether you had a great year, or couldn’t wait for it to end, we have a new chapter to look forward to. Yesterday looked a lot like today, and the only thing that really changes is the -18 and taxes, but having this annual reset is a great… Continue reading Monthly Challenges 2018
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
Benefits Of Beetroot
I’m in Russia. At any restaurant, grocery store, and even the kitchen at work, you can’t go a day without the sight and smell of beetroot. Such a vibrant food will leave anything within a two-meter radius stark red and vibrant. What is beetroot, and what is it good for? I’ll watch as my coworkers… Continue reading Benefits Of Beetroot
6 Podcasts To Listen To Now
Have you hopped on the podcast bandwagon yet? Podcasts have soared in popularity, to the point where there are now more than 250,000 unique podcasts in more than 100 different languages, and that’s just on iTunes! This media is like a TV show you can listen to. You can download or stream episodes anytime, anywhere… Continue reading 6 Podcasts To Listen To Now
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