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Holiday cooking season Hello fall and winter holiday cooking season, y’all! Nothing says cozy and yummy in this cold climate like a spicy pot of my healthy collard greens recipe. Collard greens are steeped in the traditions of the black diaspora in the Americas and …
A great after-dinner holiday tea (or tisane) Happy holidays to everyone around the world and bon appetite! With all of the delicious dishes being served for the holidays, I can’t forget about drinks. My after dinner holiday tea recipe is a perfect way to end …
Ginger is one of the most versatile and healing spices (herbs) around my kitchen! In my opinion, there are very few things that beat out ginger when it comes adding a dose of healing to my food and drinks. My honeyed ginger recipe changes with the seasons but in all cases, I have to make sure it ages sufficiently to get the most benefits out of it. This is one spice that I never allow myself to run out of because it has so many medicinal and culinary uses.
Now that you have all of the ingredient, first add the fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice to the the fresh grated ginger. Next, thoroughly mix in the cinnamon (fresh ground or powdered) to your mixture. Finally, be sure to fully incorporate the honey to your honeyed ginger recipe. Make the honey completely cover the ginger so none is left exposed.
Once your batch is fully mixed, store it in a glass wide-mouth jar with a tight seal and place it in the fridge to cure for two weeks. Stir your mixture every 2-3 days and keep it in the fridge. This gingered honey can be added to your herbal teas, or take a teaspoon a day to boost your immune system.
Ginger has been used as a cure-all, herbal remedy, and in cooking recipes, for generations. Ginger eases digestive discomfort, is anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial. To read more about the numerous health benefits click here and here. Also, be sure to subscribe and save this (pin it on Pinterest)!
We are in the last quarter of 2022 and it is time to make the right shift for staying healthy and living your best life! If You’re not there yet, that’s okay because its never too late to improve your life. That being said, there …
Fall fitness time For every season we need to make adjustments in our routines, cycles, etc in every area of our lives. That means when it comes to fitness and working out, it’s good idea to make changes for the season too. This is even …
We’re in a recession folks and that means tightening our belts. It also means being resourceful and finding creative ways to self care on a tight budget. That also means, getting recession proof self care strategies to help you weather the storm! While no one wants to get down in the dumps over the economy, the truth is that we need to adapt. A recession, economic hardship, etc means finding creative ways to stay healthy and keep your household in order.
I get it. Who wants to think about trying to workout or maintain a gym membership when we’re in the middle of a recession? Let’s not even add in the cost of transportation, fuel to keep our homes warm, etc? Well, when you understand that selfcare is critical to you staying healthy and getting through the tough times, your mindset shifts. Having recession proof self care strategies in place are like, having a “Go bag” during a crisis, national emergency etc. I know. It sounds dramatic but it’s so true! If you suffer from anxiety, PTSD, etc, you know how important it is to have the right tools in place to help you make it through your crisis.
In the case of recession proof self care strategies, these are crucial for both the short and long term. While humans are extremely adaptable, recent happenings around the globe have left many people struggling to cope. It’s a fight for them to address their physical, mental, and physical health. According to the WHO (world health Organization) and US News & World Report, things a pretty grim for a lot of folks.
Focusing on the recession and other local and global crisis won’t offer solutions or make us feel any better. To borrow a quote from Tony Robins, “it’s not a lack of resources, but a lack of resourcefulness”, that’s the problem. To get beyond the paralysis of an economic or personal crisis, means getting out of that “headspace” that keeps you bound. Using your self care practice gives you the ability to weather storms in your life. Not only that, with these strategies you develop solution-based ways of thinking. This will help you to handle stress, anxiety, etc in healthy and productive ways. Also, It will help you stick to healthy activities (i.e. workout routines, etc). The mindful aspect of self care, helps sustain and support your health and overall well being.
After all, if you’re sick, stressed out and overwhelmed, your chances of navigating and surviving current happenings (both local and global), are slim! I’m not trying to freak you out, but depending on where you live in the world and your “resources” things are going to be very tough for a while.
1. Manage your stress (i.e. EFT, meditation, breathing exercises, etc). You’d be amazed at how much better you’ll feel when you are able to control your stress level. Not only that, stress negatively impacts your immune system, mental health, etc.
2. Eat foods that support your immune system and energize the body). The quality of your food choices can not be over emphasized here. Realize that healthy food is both energy and medicine for your body.
3. Organize your physical and mental space. Get rid of overwhelm by pouring out your thoughts, feelings, etc, down on paper. A good brain dump gives you clarity and improves focus.
4. Create a weekly and monthly budget to keep track of, and organize, your expenses to avoid overwhelm and anxiety
5. Set aside time (i.e. 30 mins, etc) each day to attend to your personal self care needs. This is separate from to-do lists and daily maintenance activities.
Recession proof self care strategies will give you the endurance and mindset to make it though. Also, these strategies don’t work in a bubble. You have to consider your environment and prioritise your health and safety first. Then, in that context of self care, plug in these strategies so that you have a sustained plan of action. As always, you can read some more posts for budget friendly selfcare tips right here and free resources too! Also, share this post with your community and be sure to subscribe.
Spices for all seasons It’s almost time to get ready for back to school, work! Once I get in to the full swing of summer, I also like to replenish my stock of herbs. For me, I always make sure that my kitchen is fully …
Summer outfit tips We all get excited for summer getaways this time of the year. But, things can get uncomfortable and ugly if we’re not prepared or fail to pack appropriately. So, today, I felt it was a good idea to share my summer vacation …
Nothing screams summer fun like ice cream! Not only is ice cream huge in my family, but we’re all a little addicted to bananas because bananas and mangoes were a staple growing up in the tropics. These days, I’ve found creative ways to cut out the bad and usher in the good when it comes to snacks and food in general. One of the best ways to cut out unhealthy mystery ingredients, dyes, preservatives, etc is to make my own ice cream. My summer banana ice cream recipe is deliciously cooling and is vegan too!
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While I love the summer season, it is essential to remember that with high temperatures comes the risk of heat exhaustion and dehydration. So, that also means making sure we load up on fluids, foods, and snacks that help keep us both hydrated and our electrolytes balanced.
While I love bananas because they taste amazing, they’re also loaded with a lot of health benefits too! This banana ice cream recipe contains ingredients that taste delicious but are also good for you. Bananas are high in nutrients like magnesium, B6, vitamin C, and fiber. They also contain antioxidants and help you bounce back from strenuous workouts! Needless to say, bananas are awesome when it comes to both taste and nutrition.
Obviously, the main ingredient is bananas combined with some other tasty accomplices. Since this is a vegan ice cream recipe, I’m using all nondairy ingredients. Instead, I use a combination of coconut milk (organic) and coconut cream (optional). I also add raw honey, vanilla bean, vanilla extract, and almond extract. To add complexity to my recipe, I also add a little organic turmeric powder and top everything with some caramelized pistachio nuts and a sprinkle of pink Himalayan sea salt.
1. Fresh, ripened bananas (peeled and frozen)
2. 1 can of coconut milk (chill for 2 hours)
3. vanilla bean
4. Vanilla extract
5. Almond extract
6. Nutmeg (fresh ground)
7. Raw honey
8. Turmeric powder (1/8 teaspoon)
9. fresh ground black pepper (1/8 teaspoon)
10. Pistachio nuts (1/4 cup of roasted and lightly salted variety)
First, pour the coconut milk into the blender and then cut open the vanilla bean, scrape out some of the beans and then add to the frozen and fresh banana mixture. Next, pulse the mixture in the blender to fully integrate all of the ingredients. Once that’s done you can add in the rest of the dry ingredients. Make sure the mixture is smooth and creamy and then pour or scoop out into a freezer-safe container and allow to chill for at least 2 hours.
Finally, toast the pistachio nuts in a skillet with honey, then place in the freezer to later sprinkle on top of your vegan banana ice as your topping. I usually make my vegan ice creams in small batches. Also, for a serving of 4, I use four medium-sized fresh bananas. Then, I freeze them first and use my Nutribullet blender (it makes hot and cold soups, dips, etc) to get a creamy consistency.
A summer favorite moringa face mask *please note this post may contain affiliate links and I may receive a small percentage of any sales generated from associated links. It’s that time again and that means bring out the diy moringa face mask, y’all! This is …
