Healthy Eating

Meal Prep: How and Why

Photo: Woman preparing vegetables

Meal prepping seems to be a trend that’s decided to stay. Instagram is plastered with pictures of perfectly packaged Tupperware, all stacked and labeled in a flawlessly organized fridge. While the uniformly packaged meals look appetizing, this isn’t a realistic portrayal of what meal prep is.

Deliciously Detoxifying Spring Recipes

Photo: Beet juice with apple and beets

Whatever time of year it is, these recipes are great for a little reset. Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with some spring cleaning? This year, in addition to cleaning our homes, cars, and offices, we’re going to cleanse our gut!

5 Ways to Avoid the Holiday Bloat

Photo: Dining table full of food

The holidays are just around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited. I love the holidays because I get to hang with my family and connect over good food. Over the past couple years I was so sick and tired of becoming bloated after a big holiday dinner that I’ve become more aware of my actions.

A Cheat Guide to Meal Prep??

Photo: Raw mixed Vegetables and chickpeas

Meal prepping is everywhere these days. Do a YouTube search of this term and you’ll be in a deep rabbit hole of methods, recipes, and more. It can be intimidating! You watch a 3-minute video and the results are 10-12 beautiful little meals ready to pop in the fridge. They make it look so easy!

Grocery Shopping for Conscious but Busy People

Photo: Fruit and other spreads in the grocery isle

The title of this post describes me perfectly. There are only so many hours in the day, and when I'm finished working, I want to get errands done as quickly as possible so I can enjoy my free time. I relish and search for any and all time-saving (or really effort saving) devices out there… if there’s anything that can help automate my life to get things done faster and done well, I'm all over it.

10 Foods for Heart Health

Photo: Brocoli

February is Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Hawaii, but don't despair! The good news is that most heart disease is preventable, and you don't have to make huge changes to lower your risk. A few simple tweaks to your diet can make a wonderful difference. Here are 10 heart-healthy foods that could save your life:

5 Ways to Avoid the Holiday Bloat

Photo: Fall Pumpkins

The holidays are just around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited. I love the holidays because I get to hang with my family and connect over good food.

How I went from eating cereal for dinner to making homemade pasta!

Photo: Fresh Pasta with Basil and Tomatoes

When I was thinking about becoming vegetarian, over 10 years ago, like many others, I turned to the internet. I went down a lot of internet “rabbit holes”, I mean A LOT. As I explored all things plant-based, I had to reel it back to reality.

2 Delightful Reasons to Attend VegFest Oahu

Photo: People Enjoying Music at VegFest Oahu

The second annual VegFest Oahu will be here sooner than you think! With only weeks away, this ultra-fun free community event celebrating plant-based, sustainable living will be quite the hot spot.

Ways to Eat Raw Food This Summer

Photos: Kale Slaw and Zucchini Noodles with Raw Herb Cream Sauce

Summertime is here and it may be hotter than usual, even though it’s sometimes hard to tell when living in Hawaii! No one likes to use their oven or stove when it’s hot out, and one great way to beat the heat is by enjoying raw foods.