Discovering health, wellness and the little things in Chicago.
Before coming to Chicago for school, I had a list of restaurants (vegan and vegetarian friendly) that I was waiting to try. Some of them are still lingering on a Post-It note on my computer because they're quite a hike away but the one that is always the closest and quickest to eat at is Native Foods Café. You can pretty much find Native all over the place (California, Chicago, Oregon, Colorado). ...
On Saturday morning I made the trek to Chicago at around 8am and through a rain storm and heavy traffic, I finally made it into my dorm during the late afternoon. I always try to pack healthy snacks/breakfasts/lunches when I'm going on a road trip or long car ride just so I don't starve during the trip and end up with nasty options on the side of the road. I started my morning off with ...
I've been wanting to make a raw cheesecake for a really long time now. Ever since I heard about Beet Jar Juicebar + Takeaway and tasted one of their amazing cheesecakes, I knew I had to give it a try. What I love about raw cheesecakes is that they don't require any bake time (obviously), all of the ingredients are raw and all natural and they come dairy-free! Sounds good to me. Raw cheesecakes ...
Nothing I love more than a large mason jar filled with overnight oats. However, when you mix some chia seeds in there, let them soak overnight and add some fruit in the morning, you can't lose. I just recently bought a huge bag of Spectrum Ground Chia Seeds for $12 at Whole Foods. I also bought a bag of flaxseeds and together it cost me almost $30. Funny I'd rather spend $30 on healthy omega-3's ...
In the past two weeks I've dined at some of the most well-known eateries in the city of Cleveland, which I am forever grateful for. Grateful that I get the opportunity to taste some of the craziest and wackiest dishes that this city has to offer. Grateful I am also able to seek out and consume pretty stellar vegetarian and vegan cuisine. It has been a great summer of dining and if anything has ...
