Biking to me is a form of meditation. Something about the continuous motion of pedaling brings a peace to my mind that only snowboarding usually brings me. Pedaling it out grounds me and gives me a chance to be in the moment without any other distrac... read more
You can't go to a restaurant these days without ginger being featured in at least one dish on the menu -- the potent vegetable is showing up everywhere from juice bars to burger joints. This ancient super food is one of the best things to come out of... read more
You may not think much of the cheap green gourd you pick up in the veggie aisle as more than just a salad topper, or something to dip hummus in, but think again. Cucumbers contain very important vitamins and minerals, and are great for many things ot... read more
A few weeks ago, a gift appeared on my back porch. Okay, not a gift—’cause I paid for it and knew it was coming, but the box of vibrant fruits and veggies delivered by my local CSA was indeed a very special offering. “CSA” stands for Commu... read more
Fresh, raw, organic lemons. Do you consume them? You should! They’re one of those ordinary items that might sit unused for weeks in a corner of your crisper—but you guys, lemons are actually kind of a miracle food, and here’s why: They stimu... read more
Not sure what it’s like in your neck of the woods, but here in the Northwest, flu season hit early and hit hard this year. And because I’d rather have my fingernails pulled out one by one then suffer fever or—almost worse—a hacking cough, I... read more
I’m a big fan of anything homemade. When you make something yourself you know exactly what’s in it and what you’re putting into your body, or in this case, on your body. When I find something I like I try and make it myself. It’s fun, chea... read more
Lately, I've been wearing my hair in a high messy bun, otherwise know as the topknot. When my hair is too greasy, frizzy or my bangs just wont cooperate, the topknot is my go-to unfunny hair remedy. What can I say? It's probably the easiest hair ... read more
Lately, I've been all about homemade beauty recipes. My newest discovery are all natural body scrubs! I can't tell you enough how great this recipe feels while exfoliating in the shower and how smooth and refreshing it leaves your skin. With the... read more
Breast cancer is so prominent in the world today that it’s rare to find someone who hasn’t directly known a loved one who has been through it. October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness and there’s no time like the present to get checked a... read more
