I recently returned from a solo trip to Costa Rica.I had the most amazing time. I was able to reflect on 2015 and set time aside to envision what I want to accomplish in 2016. The most memorable experiences of … Continued
Last weekend was the first time in my life that I can honestly say I’m living my life in line with my values. I’ve dabbled in veganism for 4 years. I’ve struggled to become a full fledged vegan for various reasons. … Continued
As much as I love living in Seattle, I also love getting out of the city and into nature. Washington State is well known for it’s abundance of nature. I usually decide the night before where I am going to … Continued
Are you completely overwhelmed when you walk into a health food store? Don’t panic, this is totally normal. When I first started eating a plant based diet I was completely confused and frustrated when it came time to shop. I … Continued
This is by far the most common question I get when I initially tell someone I am a vegan. I have to admit, I wasn’t always sure how to answer this question. I assumed that I probably wasn’t getting enough protein. … Continued
This week marks the 6 month and half way point of my studies at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I’m very excited because this means I can finally start to see clients. I am so ready to help women create … Continued
Lately my seasonal allergies have been making me miserable. I’ve plagued with allergies for most of my life. Allergies are the only symptom that I have not been able to cure with a vegan diet. I’ve decided to kick things up … Continued
Everyone has a cause that affects them more than anything else. For me that cause is animal cruelity and factory farming. This is an extremely difficult topic for me to discuss but one that needs to be exposed to the public. … Continued
Lately, I have been incorporating a lot of fermented foods in my diet. I not only enjoy the health benefits of consuming fermented foods but I also love the taste of fermented foods. On average, I go through a jar of … Continued
A lot has changed since I enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) January 2015. The biggest change is that I went from having ZERO friends in my new home state (Washington) to creating many new friendships. I’m so … Continued
