The Pros and Cons of a Vegan Diet –2020 Update

Posted by ๐Ÿ’šEmerald Posted on:September 18, 2020 0

Celebrating my 4 year โ€œvegan-versaryโ€ it’s been a long road and I don’t ever intend on getting off. Going plant-based was the best decision I’ve ever made still to this day. Subscribe to my Youtube Channel to see ‘What I Eat in a Day’ a vegan.Here is an updated version of the ‘Pros and Con’s of being Vegan in 2020’ Mind you, this is the POV of an African-American Woman.My…

4 Tips for Eating Healthier

Posted by ๐Ÿ’šEmerald Posted on:May 20, 2020 0

There is no better feeling in the world than being healthy.Health is true wealth. I’ve been studying nutrition for over 6 years and let me tell you, I have watched, read, and tried 1,000 different things in regards to “what’s healthy”. Through it all, I discovered some of the key gems to healthier eating. I found that these points are not only pivotal steps to take but easy too! These…

Immune System 101

Posted by ๐Ÿ’šEmerald Posted on:April 23, 2020 0

March 2020, was the beginning of a global shut-down. COVID_19 has shaken the people and the systems we depend on. A virus that has changed the world as we know it– some say maybe for the better. This pandemic has truly shaken the way we operate and the “truths” we have lived by for so long. It has opened the door for many people to start taking action in their…

5 Tips to Help Depression Naturally

Posted by ๐Ÿ’šEmerald Posted on:February 19, 2020 0

It’s time to get deep. Let’s be real, we’ve all experienced depression at some point and time in our life; one season or another. We’re human! We are complex, and we also go through the seasons in our own unique ways. The cycle of life requires us to go through changes every single day. In today’s time, we’re experiencing an epidemic of depression amongst people from all age groups. Why?…

4 Seasons Green Juice |Stay Healthy Through the Holidays + Video

Posted by ๐Ÿ’šEmerald Posted on:December 15, 2019 0

I’m sure we can all agree that the holidays are a great time to reconnect with family and eat lots of good food. Even though it’s a jolly time, the holidays tend to also have us stressed and neglectful towards our own physical and mental health. I have a perfect solution to keep your body at 100 and your immune system healthy through all 4 of the seasons. The ingredients…

Delivery Systems | 10 Different Ways to Utilize Herbs + 2 videos!

Posted by ๐Ÿ’šEmerald Posted on:December 6, 2019 1

There’s more to herbs than tea, trust me. As a recent Western Herbalism graduate, not only did I learn 300+ medicinal herbs, I learned various ways of utilizing them! Below are the 10 most common delivery systems for herbs. What is a delivery system? To put it short, its the way the chemistry and medicinal aspects of the herb are delivered to the body. Below I’ve listed the most common…

Creamy Cashew Alfredo Basil Pasta

Posted by ๐Ÿ’šEmerald Posted on:November 9, 2019 0

Okay, I’ll be totally honest here and admit that it’s been stressful and hard finding good vegan cheese on the market! So sad! There are a few select brands that have decent vegan cheeses but I’d rather make my own for ingredient’s sake~ If you’re an alfredo lover like me you’ll find this recipe to be a mind-blowing alternative for the popular dinner dish. This is the best pasta recipe…

Classic Butternut Squash Soup – Easy!

Posted by ๐Ÿ’šEmerald Posted on:November 3, 2019 0

Hey Everyone! ๐ŸHappy November๐Ÿ! This year has truly flown past with lot’s of transformative highs and lows, wouldn’t you say? With Thanksgiving around the corner, I wanted to try a holiday recipe!Okay, so, super excited to share that I have been experimenting with trying new plant-based recipes. Recently I’ve decided to incorporate more squash and cruciferous vegetables in my diet! So the result of that? I’m in love with butternut…

5 Ways to Use Turmeric

Posted by ๐Ÿ’šEmerald Posted on:October 3, 2019 0

Check out my What I Eat In A Day as a Vegan Herbalist for Ideas on how to use Turmeric! Turmeric is a phenomenal herb used widely for its medicinal properties around the world. Turmeric is a popular superfood we’ve all heard about… but what does it do and how can we use it? What is Turmeric? Botanical name: Curcuma longa. Turmeric is an herb native to India and South…

Herbal Ramen Soup

Posted by ๐Ÿ’šEmerald Posted on:September 25, 2019 0

Welcome to another recipe post~ This one you might want to keep bookmarked for sure! I started experimenting with soups for breakfast because I wanted something that was warm and nutrient-dense, but not heavy. The soup was the perfect solution! This Herbal Ramen Soup is high in antioxidants, protein, vitamins, and minerals.! Consuming this soup on a regular basis.? Incredible results! I really love being able to incorporate herbs into…