Okay, so no this is not a magical ‘shroom gravy… I am so sorry to disappoint those of you that may have gotten excited to “trip balls” again like a 20-something at an EDM concert. However, this mushroom gravy is quite magical in it’s savory umami taste and how wonderfully it compliments typically “boring” foods […]
Colorful and fun bowls full of flavors and healthy ingredients These buddha bowls are a hit in our house! Since I follow a more plant-based diet than my boyfriend and the kids all like different vegetables, I made it a fun “build your own” buddha bowl. Kids are more likely to eat their vegetables and […]
Holidays are near and there is an abundance of calorie dense foods and treats being served. Even if you are still quarantined from Covid-19, holiday goodies are among us every where you turn it seems! How is one able to enjoy the food at family get-togethers and holiday parties without gaining weight over the holiday? […]
So, if you’ve come to this text about kombucha’s second fermentation, I guess your emerging kombucha is in some nice, dark, and warm corner, or maybe it’s already done and waiting for all those interesting and fun flavor combinations we’ll explore in this text. If not, you can always go back to my previous text […]
This recipe includes a light pesto recipe with a gluten-free whole grain brown rice quinoa pasta. I’ve included chicken sausage so that it is lighter and healthier. I was first inspired to make pesto because the basil in my garden was out of control! Why This Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta is Awesome I made a […]
If you have read my previous two texts about kombucha, Benefits of Kombucha, and How Kombucha Can Benefit Health Issues, you learned how beneficial kombucha can be for your body. In this post, we will go through the first part of the kombucha home-making process. By making it at home, we can be sure that […]
This delicious fall season roasted sweet potato and beetroot salad is an amazing addition to Thanksgiving or any night of the week! I created this recipe when I just started my blog and have modified it since. The new version is just as tasty but is oil-free! I wanted this salad to be as whole […]
Are you busy and have to rush out in the morning to get to work, or just have times when you don’t have time to cook for yourself? Or in my case, rushing to a birthday party where they are only serving pizza… Being caught out and about without a healthy plant-based meal is not […]
If you read my other article, Benefits of Kombucha, you may recall how I explained several high-level benefits of drinking kombucha. That article explains how kombucha has probiotics that can repair your gut as well as other benefits. You should read it! It really is important to understand if you are unfamiliar with what is […]
Hello, I’m Caitlin Havener!
Nutrition coach | Mom of 4 | Whole food recipe creator
I changed my life by choosing to live a healthier lifestyle losing and maintaining over 50 lbs weight loss.
Now I hope to inspire others with my recipes and nutrition expertise to reach their health and performance goals.