Vegetable Noodle Bowl with Peanut Sauce
/This dish is a great way to enjoy loads of fresh vegetables coupled with the ooey gooey goodness of peanut butter and crunchy peanuts. YUM!
Read MoreThis dish is a great way to enjoy loads of fresh vegetables coupled with the ooey gooey goodness of peanut butter and crunchy peanuts. YUM!
Read More2 yrs, 3 months, and 1 day.
That’s how long it’s been since I walked into a grocery store. That’s how long it’s been since I’ve felt the freedom to peruse and purchase groceries for myself. Holy hell that’s a long time!
Read MoreThere are some things in life that we just assume will always be there. Things that we don’t think twice about. For me, one of those things is my hair. My hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, etc. I’ve thought about all of the ways that I would change them if I could but until now, I hadn’t taken pause to appreciate them and realize just how much they offer me. For me, I didn’t think about this until I began facing the prospect of losing my hair due to medical treatments. This is the very reason that I sat down one night, in an effort to process what is to come and wrote a love letter to my hair.
Read MoreWhat is your why? When life feels heavy or difficult, what is it that keeps you moving forward with hope for better times? That thing that anchors you to this life?
Read MoreThis simple, seasonal recipe can be enjoyed as a light main or as a starter. It’s a stunning option for any summer setting and is an easy way to appeal to a diverse table of dietary desires.
Read MoreHave you seen all of the "new year, new you" claims floating around? The push for your identity, actions, and entire being to change in the blink of an eye overnight? I sure have and it's been driving me mad! There are two things that stand out to me with this statement…
Read MoreDue to the weight of this election and the delay in official results, it is important to have a plan to support ourselves. Stress has a great impact on mental well-being, physical health, relationships, emotional & physical capacity, and immune function. Knowing that we are in an already stressful time with potential for added stress during a period of unknowns, let’s prepare our bodies in the best way possible. This is not only for the well-being of yourself and your family but rather for the greater community as a whole.
There is a lot that is out of our control right now. That said, there is still a lot that is within our control. This is where I suggest we focus our attention this coming week(s).
Read MoreHow many times this week have you stared into your refrigerator asking yourself what you should eat? Only to feel that tinge of stress or anxiety in the gut because you’re already hungry but you just don’t have the energy to decide what to make and then follow through with actually making it.
Here are 5 tips to reduce the daily kitchen decisions.
Enjoy this delicious, veggie-filled toast that is bursting with flavors of late summer. It involves the simple skills of chopping and roasting, yet looks and tastes like you did so much more. I have no doubt that you will make audible sounds of pleasure when you bite into this goodness.
Read MoreHere are some practices that I follow to support my immune function on an on-going basis. While supporting one’s immune function may not guarantee that one won’t get sick from time to time, it can mean that one can move through times of sickness with a bit more ease and speed.
Read MoreFresh Things First is a culinary nutrition business that supports people in meeting dietary, lifestyle and health related needs/wants through hands-on experience with real, whole food ingredients and nutrition education.
Dearest Community,
Are you in a health transition and feeling stuck? Let’s work together to move you from feeling stuck to having a plan for moving forward in alignment with your best interests.
Let’s work together to reconnect with your body so that you can make decisions about your life and well-being without dogmatic thinking.
By identifying your desired outcomes and exploring all of your options, you can regain a sense of control and agency amidst a seemingly powerless time.
During this work, we will use supportive tools like question and reflection exercises, guided meditation, journaling, tarot, and somatic practices to help you get clear on your vision and path moving forward.
Fresh Air. Fresh Food.
Fresh Body. Fresh Mind. #freshthingsfirst