Jan 2020

Plant-Based 101: Everything You Want to Know!

By |2021-01-20T23:46:11+00:00January 15th, 2020|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , , , , |

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Jul 2019

Summer Berry + Salmon Salad

By |2021-01-20T23:46:15+00:00July 3rd, 2019|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Summer = outdoor BBQs + connecting with your loved ones -- but the question is -- what will you bring? This quick + easy Summer Berry Salmon salad will be a crowd favorite and uses seasonal berries (which are in front of the grocery produce section making your life a bit easier lol). INGREDIENTS: Lettuce Base: Arugula Add-Ins: Seasonal Berries

Jun 2019

Summer Jackfruit Tacos (Vegan + Plant-Based!)

By |2021-01-20T23:46:15+00:00June 4th, 2019|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , , , |

Summer is officially here which means tacos, tacos, and more tacos! These jackfruit tacos are easy to make and a great way to "WOW" anyone new to plant-based cuisine. Jackfruit takes on the appearance/texture of pulled meat and provides a hearty + satisfying base for tacos. INGREDIENTS: 1 Can of Jackfruit (Trader Joe's brand used in this recipe) Chipotle Peppers

May 2019

Creating Your Own Detox

By |2021-01-20T23:46:15+00:00May 1st, 2019|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , , , , , |

Happy May! This marks the final month before summer and the perfect time to kick your health + fitness into high gear. Summer is a time of endless rose + tacos + sunshine and I prefer to be intensely present to enjoy each moment instead of worried about what I eat. But as a person who suffers from digestive issues, being

Feb 2019

What’s Holding You Back From Being Plant-Based?

By |2021-01-20T23:46:16+00:00February 20th, 2019|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , , , , , , |

BONUS: Click here for 15+ Healthy Recipes to try! I asked the Fierce Clarity audience "What's holding you back from being plant-based?" and overwhelmingly the answers were: Bacon, Cheese, Steak, Wings, Ice Cream, and Eating Too Many Carbs I get it and I understand why it can seem like a zero-sum game, but everything is fine in moderation! You don't have

Oct 2018

Hearty Egg + Tomato Breakfast

By |2021-01-20T23:46:18+00:00October 23rd, 2018|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , , , |

During fall, cooler temps bring a desire for warm foods. Today I'm sharing a hearty egg + tomato breakfast recipe since breakfast is my favorite meal of the day (well technically brunch but we'll discuss that another day lol #basic). I first tried Shakshuka, an egg + tomato breakfast dish that originated in Tunisia,  at a restaurant in Houston and

Sep 2018

How To Make A Salad You Actually Want To Eat

By |2018-09-06T01:35:50+00:00September 6th, 2018|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Step 1, DON'T -- No one likes salad! Just kidding :) Salads are a healthy living staple but can become boring over time. This post will break down the anatomy of a salad (in my opinion) and how to make them delish. 1. Dressing is Everything The foundation of creating a salad you actually want to eat lies in starting

Aug 2017

5 Smoothie Additions for Healthy Eyes

By |2021-01-20T23:46:24+00:00August 27th, 2017|Categories: Work|Tags: , , , |

We all know the benefits of a morning green smoothie but did you know this holy grail drink can also take care of your eyes? We don’t think about our eyes enough despite living in a digital world and using them all day. I always talk with my patients and urge them to consider their eyes when thinking about total

May 2017

Whole 30: Week 4

By |2021-01-20T23:46:25+00:00May 9th, 2017|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , , |

I made it!! I cannot believe I made it 30 days on this meal program with minimal cheats (I'll be honest I had a few cocktails lol). Week 4 of the #Whole30 was about completion, triumph, and re-integration. I feel and look great! I have more energy and am very clear and in tune with my body. During Week 4 I

Apr 2017

Whole 30: Week 3

By |2021-01-20T23:46:27+00:00April 17th, 2017|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , |

I've got the power! Whole30 Week 3 started off slowly but ended on a high note.  This week opened my eyes to of all the Whole30 positives unlike last week where I spent so much time resisting all the rules I've noticed considerably less bloating. My mood is fairly stable. I don't get hangry because I'm eating at the same times of day.