I began the Academy of Culinary Nutrition in nearly September (which I'll get to writing an entire post on once I complete the program) and the very first recipe assignment they gave us were Knife Skills paired with a few fundamentals of nutrition classes. I'm so into it! In our first module, we ...
Food Truths
What To Look For When Buying Store Bought Bread
This is a topic i've been unclear on for some time. I needed to dive in to find out what ingredients we should be looking for and which ingredients we should avoid when buying store bought bread. We all buy it! How could it be so unclear what our best options are? Is whole grain, whole wheat, ...
What I Ate Wednesday
I find myself being so busy posting recipes that take time, fancy ingredients, and a whole lot of effort to style & post but i'm rarely sharing with you what a normal day of eating looks like to me. It's usually a product of my Sunday night meal prep & most certainly not always fancy. I ...
Hydration 1-0-1 & Why Room Temp Water is Better for You Than Iced Water
Hydration, a tale-old nutrition fundamental. Since water makes up 75 percent of all muscle and 23 percent of all fatty tissue, this fundamental element isn't going anywhere. In fact, the more I learn about the human body, the more critical I realize proper hydration really is for our mere ...
Activated Charcoal: Is it Safe to Eat?
Activated charcoal has infiltrated the juice scene over the last few years. Have you ever seen those completely black juices? The charcoal is touted for anti bloating properties (gas/digestion), hangover cures, detoxification, and energy-boost... but is it too good to be true? It might just ...
Apple Cider Vinegar: Does It Really Help You Lose Belly Fat?
Apple Cider Vinegar gets such hype! I'm no exception, I drink it everyday. Partly because I know I should and partly because I actually like the flavor and it helps me drink more water. I also find it to be a great "resetting" agent for me when I have some wild sugar/food craving or digestive issues ...
