About

I am an active stay at home mom of four little girls and a little boy. I am a former marine corps wife and I homeschool my kids. I cook homemade meals for my family everynight of the week as well as many healthy treats! I workout a couple days a week, a variety of lifting, yoga, HIIT.

I used to write this blog with pictures and every day posts but now I just use it as my own personal online recipe book. I always change recipes up when I use one, so this is my place to record those.

I started my health journey as a way to try to heal my oldest’s gut from her nut allergy. Also, my second daughter has cyclic vomiting, and preservatives in foods is her trigger. So we are pretty strict with no preservatives, additives, food dyes, or any foods with artificial OR natural flavorings. We just stay away from anything processed to make that easier.

I have the opportunity to grocery shop often to keep fresh produce in the house and the ability to cook homemade meals on a daily basis. My kids truly are wonderful eaters. I have never made my children a separate kid meal of chicken nuggets or mac n cheese. They eat what my husband and I eat and we all enjoy Indian, Asian, Italian, Moroccan, etc cuisines.

Healthy unprocessed foods make me feel better and I want to be a good role model for my kids.

I don’t think low calorie, low carb, or lowfat is equal to healthy. We try and eat foods that are in the state nature intended them to be. Our meals consist of a variety of whole grains, proteins, fruits, healthy fats, and a heavy emphasis on vegetables. Roast any vegetable and my whole family devours it. I don’t beleive in fad diets or specialized eating styles (unless for allergies, sensitivies, or a healing protocol). I think balance is the only thing that will last a lifetime, at least for my needs.

I love the quote “eat food. not too much. Mostly plants” by Michael Pollan.