EASY WHOLE FOOD PLANT BASED RECIPES
It actually took me years to perfect this hummus. Though a very simple dish to make, all the ingredients need to be just right since the magic of this dish is in its simplicity. I’ve had hummus in my travels to Europe and the Middle East, as well as taste testing A LOT of hummus in both LA and New York. I felt like I was on a quest to find out where the magic lied in this popular dip. I realized its a blend (no pun intended) of technique, the right spices and quality ingredients. …
Starting with clean skincare doesn’t have to be intimidating, it’s actually exciting!
It’s like giving your skin a cleanse by getting rid of all your products that contain any chemicals. Usually these products actually contain a lot of filler ingredients. Which means once you start using products that are filled completely with intentional ingredients, nutrients and botanicals, you will see more benefits from the products you’re using.
I’ve personally decided to go the natural route when it comes to all my products and lifestyle, I did this as a way to improve my health after struggling with a rare disease and chronic illness. In doing so, I found that it really benefited my skin and now at 30, have still not felt the need or desire to get botox or fillers. I like to preface this not to shade these procedures in any way (there’s a multitude of reasons people get these and often out of medical necessity as well) but to give you an authentic idea of what these products are doing for my skin. I personally appreciate when someone tells me they’ve had botox in addition to what they do get an idea of what does what. So with that said, these are skincare companies and products that I have been using on myself and feel I have really seen *actual* results. Studying aromatherapy (essential oils) several years ago and natural skincare, I have a deep love for the potency that is in nature and the best ways to utilize them.
My skincare routine has truly become something that I enjoy and has become an intuitive process. When I look at my skin in the mirror, instead of picking out my “imperfections” I think, what does my skin need today? How does it feel? Was I wearing my mask for 6 hours straight yesterday? Is it extra sensitive? Do I have a breakout coming? This is where I will add in something extra that day or modify it. When we really tune into our bodies, they will guide the way….
Growing up in Los Angeles I often went out for sushi! It was one of my favorite things to eat. Now being completely plant based I find ways to continue to enjoy one of my favorite foods without sacrificing flavor! One of my favorite sushi rolls at a spot where I lived in Malibu had mango in it so I decided to recreate a version of that but without the raw fish and paired it with this cilantro lime tahini sauce and its perfection. Packed with nutrition and something I would eat regardless of being vegan or not!
Consuming raw fish unfortunately comes with the unfortunate reality of heavy metals in it such as mercury. Mercury and other heavy metals and plastics can have a negative impact on our health, especially when we are exposed to it on a regular basis. So whether or not you eat fish or not, you can benefit from this dish even if you swap it out for your regular sushi every now and then. This dish contains, nori seaweed, dulse and cilantro, all which are excellent sources of minerals and vitamins but they help to safely and naturally remove heavy metals from the body! So its the best of both worlds!…
As the rise of modern technology expands so does our vulnerability to the negative side effects they can have. Nowadays we have so much radiation and artificial (aka blue light) from all our devices. From fluorescent lights to wifi there are so many things we need to protect against. The good news there are many ways in which we can mindfully limit our exposure and use devices to counteract and block it as well.
EMF stands for electromagnetic radiation. Key word being radiation. Radiation is toxic and can cause and has been linked to a slew of health problems including but not limited to: headaches, insomnia, fatigue, depression, anxiety, dizziness, asthma, liver damage, autism, genetic damage, cancer (especially brain, breast and leukemia), erectile dysfunction, sperm defects and unfortunately the list goes on. At first thought it seems rather confusing that EMF radiation is so common place and quite literally surrounding us. How could there be something so toxic effecting us in our day to day to lives? Unfortunately taking a look back in history while reading through The Fallout of Modern Technology: Radiation Nation I was reminded of many things we have been exposed to that were toxic, some of which were even claimed to be good for us. Examples of these are things like cigarettes, asbestos and lead paint, fen-phen which was used in dietary supplements until research showed it can cause fatal heart problems. Since EMF exposure is caused purely by our advancements in technology (our mobile devices, computers, tablets, X-box’s, new cars etc) it doesn’t seem it’s going anywhere anytime soon and the regulations on this exposure is very limited. Which means it has to be just as commonplace to be protecting ourselves from it….
I have been wanting to write this review for awhile now and it is finally here! Meals by Genet always felt like one of those secret LA gems nobody knows about even though is not so secret, especially since Jonathan Gold wrote a rave review years ago! I have been recommending Meals by Genet to people for several years now (non-LA locals, tourists) and most everyone had not heard of it let alone tried Ethiopian food.
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