What are Tiger Nuts? Tiger nuts, unlike what the name suggests, are actually not nuts; they are tubers. Also known as yellow nutsedge, these small, wrinkled tiger nuts were part of the original Paleo diet. The tiger-striped exterior earned the tiger nut its name and is about the size of a chickpea. Its taste is similar to a coconut or almond, being mildly sweet and starchy (I was very surprised by the taste when I tried it myself!). These tough nuts have various health benefi

Happy February 28th! I'm not sure how it works out, but for me February is always the most exhilarating month. Which means, we need extra endocrine, adrenal and mood support from our intake! Let's get started. The first thing to know is that the most important thing about fat, aside from "kind"- is something I call "integrity". If fat is rancid, or spoiled, even if it was originally a healthy type of fat for you, it has rendered itself something that will do more harm than go

Brooklyn grew up openly fostering the creative side of herself - from being a competitive dancer to attending a fine arts high school, she e

Both a mother and entrepreneur, Janine Higbie sits down to share with us her wellness journey and gives advice on how to incorporate wellnes

Having previously worked in the fashion industry, Hilary (also known as Holistic Hilary) has now transitioned to a career as a holistic health coach where she aims to help others transform their lives and make the best decisions for their health. She's been through her own health struggles growing up, finding difficulty in forming a positive relationship with food - but now she is thriving! We're so grateful that Hilary took the time to sit down to chat with us to share her s

We've all heard of this deep green powder, but why does it make us feel that good? Here are some of the neurochemical reasons we ♡ how a Matcha-morning makes us feel. Hocus Focus : Matcha's highly bioavailable green tea powder is rich in L-Theanine, a precursor of the neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory. It allows for increased concentration over a longer time period. When we sleep our brain produces theta waves, and when we're most wakeful they brain emits Alpha

The Kale hype is real, but here are a few things you might not know about the infamous vegetable king- and how to benefit most from it. 1. Raw kale is actually very high in Oxalic acid, which binds to minerals in the body and can lead to inflammation. Steaming, boiling and cooking your kale (exhibit A, above) is a great way to decrease this acid, while benefiting most from your kale intake. 2. The abundant nutrient of vitamin K in kale can actually help fight inflammation, it

Rich in all vitalizing nutrients- Vitamin C, K & Folic acid, the gorgeous pomegranate was of course embraced by ancient cultures to enhance their fertility. Today we know beauty to be rich feedback, (think hair, nails and skin) which can lend great insight to your fertility, the ultimate eco-indicator of your health. From the tradition's of Greeks, to the Armenians and Chinese, pomegranates have had deservingly earned their coveted reputation Today, research is enlightening