Growing up, I was a hot dog lover. The irresistible combination of Heinz ketchup, yellow mustard, and a sweet ballpark-like bun paired with an ultra-processed Oscar Meyer hot dog, was my jam. Anyone else? These days though, I rarely eat hot dogs, or any type of processed meats for that matter. In this post we’ll […]

Hearty White Bean Ham Soup Cozy up on a cold day with this hearty white bean ham soup. Made using minimal ingredients, this flavorful soup to is a great addition to include in your weeknight dinner rotation every so often and sure to become a family favorite. Growing up, each time I would visit my […]

How (and why) this Latinx Entrepreneur Created a Low-Waste, “Clean,” Luxury Lipstick Brand to Empower Women By: Madeleine Wisecup How (and why) this Latinx Entrepreneur Created a Low-Waste, “Clean,” Luxury Lipstick Brand to Empower Women After her mother and sister were both diagnosed with breast cancer, Gabriela Navejas, the co-founder of Madame Gabriela lipsticks, made […]

Citrus Pomegranate Fennel Salad Recipe Do you eat fresh fennel? Regrettably, I’ve found this is one produce I’ve overlooked for far too long. These days though, I just can’t seem to get enough. And, this tasty, easy-to-make, citrus pomegranate fennel salad has quickly become a family favorite (even with the kids)! Paired with pomegranate seeds, […]

5 Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Live More Sustainably with The Zero-Waste Chef By: Madeleine Wisecup 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste & Live More Sustainably with The Zero-Waste Chef Do you ever look at your trash at the end of the week and feel a bit guilty because of all the […]

If you’re reading this right now, chances are it’s because you’re in the throes of planning your wedding! If that’s the case, congrats! How exciting. I wish you all the best in this new chapter of your life. Wedding planning can be a whirlwind of decisions, emotions, and endless lists, but it’s also a unique […]

Brain Health 101: How Nutrition and Lifestyle Can Improve Brain Health & Why it Matters Here’s a question for you — How often do you stop to think about your brain? I mean really stop to think about it!? I know over the years I’ve, unfortunately, taken my brain for granted. Rarely, do I ever […]

LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AMAZON MUSIC 4 Big Reasons Food Advocate, Bettina Siegel, Believes it’s Challenging to Feed Our Kids Healthier, Unprocessed Foods According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the calories that children and adolescents consumed from ultra processed foods, i.e. foods the study defines as ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat […]

How One “Crazy” Dream Led This Entrepreneur To Create a Socially-Conscious Beauty Brand to Empower Indigenous Youth By: Madeleine Wisecup How One “Crazy” Dream Led This Entrepreneur To Create a Socially-Conscious Beauty Brand to Empower Indigenous Youth Jenn Harper woke up in the middle of the night in 2015 after having, as she shares, a […]

PFAS 101: What are PFAS, are they harmful, and can we avoid them? By: Madeleine Wisecup PFAS 101: What are PFAS, are they harmful, and can we avoid them? My journey into conscious living began due to a misdiagnosed auto-immune condition that affected my skin. One, that if not resolved I was told, could lead […]

How To Optimize Hormone Health: Why Period Blood Color Matters, Cycle Syncing, and Improving Egg Quality By: Madeleine Wisecup   How To Optimize Hormone Health: Why Period Blood Color Matters, Cycle Syncing, and Improving Egg Quality Over the last few years I’ve learned more about hormone health than I have in my entire life. Truth […]

This deliciously comforting, nutrient-packed seaweed soup is one of my personal favorites. Perfect for a rainy day, this soup is a breeze to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Health Benefits of Seaweed Seaweed is a collective term encompassing a wide range of marine plants and algae. This diverse group consists […]