Taste of Liberation

This New York Times article is a perfect example of the corruption that exists within the food system in America. In 2023, half of the members of the FDA had ties to ultra-processed & pharmaceutical companies. The FDA’s motive isn’t to keep our food safe, it’s to keep us sick.

Continue discussing the importance of whole food diets, daily outdoor movement, strength training, and mindfulness practices. Even if you seem like the odd duck out, you’re planting seeds that could ultimately save lives.

Many people are struggling with addiction, illness, fatigue, obesity, anxiety, and depression- which is FAR from normal.

There’s a system that profits from a sick population by miseducating and manipulating people.

It’s crucial to wake up, think critically, and stop poisoning ourselves.

Our little pack is growing! 🐶

Swipe to see King Sam… how many generations of inbreeding do you think created that? 👀

And just like that, I’m one quarter closer to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic!

Starting in July, I’ll be accepting patients. If you’re in the Bay Area and looking for affordable chiropractic care, I’m your girl! ☺️

From house hunting during finals last quarter to living in an… interesting Airbnb for the first two weeks of the new quarter while studying for boards, maintaining a daily routine, and getting 8 hours of sleep per night… I’m genuinely astonished I’m still standing.

Just two days until I’m officially settled in my new home that will (hopefully) even have an actual mirror. 🥲

Shoutout to Sammy for holding it down these past few weeks. 🐶

In the age we inhabit, a vast reservoir of knowledge lies readily available at our fingertips, granting us unprecedented access to information. And still, there are shadows to this as we attempt to navigate through a world with so much polarization.

Across the internet, a confusing mixture of wellness advice inundates us—prescribing specific diets for optimal health, endorsing particular exercises to balance hormones, and advocating for the integration of fasting into our lifestyles.

Amid this sea of information, the challenge lies in deciphering the individualized nature of these choices.

It is crucial to recognize that the efficacy of lifestyle choices is inherently personal. What proves beneficial for one person may not resonate with another.

A vegan diet may be ideal for some, yet for others, it could potentially trigger adverse effects.

Implementing intermittent fasting may not be advisable for someone grappling with stage 3 adrenal fatigue, whereas another individual not experiencing such fatigue may derive significant benefits.

In essence, the message is clear: undergo testing, discern what your unique body requires, and embrace the realization that a one-size-fits-all approach is ill-suited for the intricacies of human physiology.

This journey toward optimal well-being is marked by trial and error, and I extend an invitation to connect if you seek guidance in this personalized exploration. 🌿💚

Here is a roundup of some of my FAVORITE anti-inflammatory Christmas treats! 😍 As a gift from me to you, comment which one you want to make and I’ll send you the recipe directly! 🫶🏽

HAPPY (ALMOST) CHRISTMAS! 🎄

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And just like that, another quarter done and one step closer to being a doctor of chiropractic. 🥹 I couldn’t have done it without the support from these amazing beings. 🫶🏽 Next up: part 1 boards! 🎉

SO much to be thankful for. 🥹🫶🏽 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Yes, we did have a Harry Potter themed dinner. 🧙🏼‍♀️

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY THANKSGIVING RECIPES! 🥧🥗🍷 Remember to follow for more mocktail recipes and health tips!

If you’re still searching for recipes you want to make on Thanksgiving, here are some of my favorite anti-inflammatory options!!

I make a version of this roasted delicata squash salad every year and it’s always a crowd favorite. 🙌🏼

I just posted a non-alcoholic white wine sangria option to my feed, but if you prefer red, then I’ve got you covered with this NA spiced red wine sangria! DM me for the recipe. 💕

If you aren’t in the mood to make a pie this year, then you should try making this easy apple crisp! It comes together quickly plus it’s grain + dairy + gluten + refined sugar free. 😍 DM me for the recipe.

What are your favorite Thanksgiving recipes?!

One of the truths about life is that everything is impermanent.

There is so much suffering that arises when we have aversion to impermanence and cling on to temporary circumstances that are seemingly bringing us joy.

I have my own aversions to impermanence - I am highly attached to my dog and family and the thought of them dying one day brings me a great deal of anxiety. 😬

But the nature of reality is that things are constantly changing. Lately, I’ve been finding comfort in that fact.

While the things we love won’t exist forever, that also means moments of grief, anxiety, loss, depression, and anger ALSO won’t exist forever. ✨

Ultimately, accepting the impermanent nature of this life will only lead to liberation and open up a world of endless possibilities.❤️

This serves as a great reminder to exist in a space of gratitude for the time we DO have left with those we love and to make each moment count. 🙌🏼

Much love. Xoxo

EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY! 🌎

I am feeling a lot of compassion for the 18-year old version of myself that was just doing the best she could. I’d tell her to keep working on setting those boundaries, eventually it DOES get easier. ❤️

If you could tell your teenage self one thing, what would it be? 🙏🏽

In need of some last minute Valentine’s Day recipe ideas?! Here are some of my favorites. 🥰 Always gluten, dairy, and sugar free! Remember to follow for more vegan, paleo, and anti-inflammatory recipes! ✨

Vegan Cherry Cheesecake 🍒
Dairy/Gluten Free Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo 🍝
Massaged Kale Delicata Salad 🥗
Vegan/Sugar Free Almond Joys 🍫
Vegetable Curry Stuffed Delicata Squash 🍛
Dairy Free/Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Bars ♥️
Strawberry Basil Wine Spritzer Mocktail 🍓

Message me for the recipe(s)! ☺️

Thank you for the support you have shown in 2022 for !!

2022 was a year of awakening, 2023 is the year of living in integrity! What does integrity mean to you? For me, integrity is about practicing relentless honesty with myself and those around me.

Follow for more tasty, anti-inflammatory, paleo recipes coming in 2023!

Leave a comment or DM me and let me know what kind of recipes you want to see this year!

Get ready for your minds to be blown with this paleo/keto PAD THAI! I love pad thai but sadly my gut does not. In the states, it’s typically loaded with sugar and other nasty additives that are terrible for us. When I created this recipe I was SO excited- zero sugar, gluten free, made with konnyaku noodles which are FULL of fiber and unlike rice noodles, won’t spike blood sugar levels. Recipe below!

Ingredients:

- 3 packages organic konnyaku noodles
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup red pepper
- Shredded chicken (optional)
- 3 eggs, beaten (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 green onions, sliced

Pad Thai Sauce

- 3 tablespoons sun butter
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 3 tablespoons ChocZero maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet, sauté the minced garlic for a couple of minutes then add the veggies. Sauté for 10 minutes and add the noodles. Meanwhile, add all sauce ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour over the sautéed vegetables and simmer for 5-10 more minutes, until vegetables are tender. Scramble the eggs in a separate pan and add to the mixture. Garnish with green onion, cilantro, and fresh lime!

Puffed Quinoa Protein Bars 😍 These homemade protein bars are an amazing snack filled with healthy fats, lots of protein, and high in fiber! Life gets busy and sometimes it’s hard to plan out each meal, but rather than reaching for a highly processed protein bar full of sugar when you don’t have time for anything else, experiment with making your own protein bars in advance that you can quickly grab throughout the week! Recipe posted 👇🏼

Popped Quinoa Bars

⁃ 1 1/2 cups popped quinoa
⁃ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
⁃ 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
⁃ 1/2 teaspoon ginger
⁃ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
⁃ 1/2 cup collagen
⁃ 2 chia eggs (2 tablespoons chia seeds in 6 tablespoons water)
⁃ 1/2 cup ChocZero maple syrup
⁃ 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
⁃ 25 drops monk fruit sweetener

Sunflower Seed Frosting

⁃ 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
⁃ 3 tablespoons coconut oil
⁃ 1/2 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener
⁃ 1/4 cup ChocZero maple syrup
⁃ 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
⁃ 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
⁃ 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat, once very hot add 1/2 cup of the quinoa at a time and allow to pop for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the quinoa to a mixing bowl and repeat the popping process.
2. Add the ingredients for the filling to the popped quinoa and mix well.
3. Grease a silicone protein bar molder or a muffin tine and add the quinoa mixture. Refrigerate for an hour while you prepare the frosting.
4. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, mix all of the ingredients for the frosting together and set aside.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dip the molded quinoa bars in the frosting, transferring to the lined baking sheet. Top with flaked sea salt.
6. Refrigerate the protein bars for 2 hours and enjoy!

PALEO CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES WITH DF CREAM CHEESE GLAZE…. I died, went to heaven, and then got reincarnated JUST to eat these pancakes again. You gotta be patient while making these babies so they don’t burn/turn out looking weird, but oh my god- it’s worth it. I’ll just leave the recipe below and you can do with it what you will… (directions cont. in comments)

Pancake batter

- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup arrowroot flour
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Filling

- 1/3 cup ghee, room temperature
- 3/4 cup coconut palm sugar
- 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoon coconut milk

Cream Cheese Glaze

- 1/4 cup dairy free cream cheese (I use kite hill)
- 1/4 cup powdered coconut palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon ghee (room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt

Growing up I used to LOVE ramen, so the day I had to give it up was a sad one. This keto/paleo ramen uses kannyaku noodles which are gluten/sugar free and high in fiber! Did I mention they also have the texture of actual ramen noodles? Save this recipe for your future comfort food needs! 😍

Keto/Paleo Ramen

- 2 packages organic konnyaku noodles
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
- 1 medium head broccoli
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups shredded chicken or other protein (see recipe below)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
- Jalapeño to garnish
- Cilantro to garnish
- Lime to garnish
- Kimchi to garnish
- Green onion to garnish
- Soft boiled eggs to garnish
- Shredded chicken (or protein of choice)

Directions: Ramen

1. Allow water to drain from the konnyaku noodles then heat for 3 minutes over medium heat in a medium frying pan. Set noodles aside.
2. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and add the freshly minced ginger and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, being careful not to burn.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms, chopped carrots, and tamari and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add the chopped broccoli and zucchini and simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring continuously.
5. Add 8 cups of water, chicken bullion, and chili garlic sauce to the vegetable mixture over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium adding in the shredded chicken (see recipe below).
6. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
7. Assemble your ramen bowl by dividing the noodles equally into 4 bowls. Top with desired ratio of broth, vegetables, and chicken.
8. Add optional garnishes (cilantro, green onion, fresh lime, kimchi, jalapeño, soft boiled egg.

If you’re looking for the perfect salad to share at Thanksgiving then look no further! This massaged kale delicata squash salad is amaaazing, the secret is all in the homemade candied pecans. 😍 Recipe posted below! ☺️

Massaged Kale Delicata Squash Salad

Ingredients:

- 2 organic delicata squash, split, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 organic purple onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 3 bunches organic dino kale, removed from stems and chopped
- 3/4 cup raw organic pecans (candied…recipe below)
- 1 organic pomegranate, seeded

Dressing:

- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mustard

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425° F. Toss sliced squash pieces, chopped onions, and minced garlic with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with the cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast squash, onions, and garlic on a baking sheet for 45 minutes. Massage kale in remaining tablespoon oil and massage in a bowl with ¼ teaspoon salt until tender. Mix the kale with the pomegranate, pecans, and roasted squash and onion. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, mustard, and balsamic vinegar together and drizzle over the salad. Serve and enjoy!
 
Instructions for Candied Pecans:

¾ cup raw pecans
3 tablespoons Choc Zero maple syrup
1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee
¼ teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

In a small frying pan heat coconut oil over medium high heat. Add pecans and toast for one minute. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir continuously for three minutes. Remove from heat and spread on a piece of parchment paper to cool for at least 15 minutes.

These paleo blueberry crumble muffins are to die forrrrrrr. Seriously. Dayum these are good. They’re the perfect breakfast FULL of fiber and zero added sugar. Recipe below!

✅ Anti-inflammatory
✅ Reverse pre-diabetes
✅ Reverse autoimmunity
✅ Zero sugar
✅ Paleo

Blueberry Crumble Muffins
- 1/2 cup sunflower butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 tablespoons arrowroot flour
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 flax eggs
- 1/2 cup ChocZero maple syrup
- 2/3 cup blueberries
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 20 drops monk fruit sweetener

Crumble

- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 2 tablespoons ChocZero maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 10 drops monk fruit sweetener
- Pinch of salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium mixing bowl, mix all muffin ingredients together until smooth and fold in blueberries. Grease a muffin tin and fill 3/4 of the way full. In a small bowl, mix together the crumble and scoop on top of the muffin batter. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes- serve and enjoy!

These vegan paleo ginger snap cookies are gluten, dairy, and sugar free- but they definitely aren’t fun free. They are 21 day detox-friendly, filled with fiber and healthy fats. I used yacon syrup as a sweetener, which is an awesome substitute for molasses and is low on the glycemic index. These are a great option if you’re looking for an anti-inflammatory dessert option. Recipe posted below!

Vegan Paleo Ginger Snap Cookies

- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
- 1/4 cup yacon syrup
- 2 flax eggs
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons flax with 6 tablespoons and let sit for 5 minutes. In a medium mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together until smooth and then mix in the flax “egg”. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop the dough onto the sheet, about 1 inch in diameter. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool, serve and enjoy!