Author: Lily

For years, I thought health was something I could perfect. During my struggle with Hashimoto’s, I was really strict about food, supplements, and my environment. At one point, I was down to about 10 safe foods, and I spent a lot of time trying to avoid anything that might trigger symptoms. The more I restricted, the healthier I was… right? And while the strict diet plans and handfuls of supplements had their place at the time, I realized something important. I started questioning the way I think about health. Is the goal really only to feel good if I was…

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Mutabal/ Moutabal is a rustic, smoky Middle Eastern eggplant dip. Unlike Baba Ganoush or Melitzanosalata, this dip has its own uniqueness. It is creamy, tangy, and packed with complex flavors despite using simple ingredients. Jump to: The Ultimate Smoky Mutabal Roasting eggplants until the skin chars is my secret to irresistible smoky mutabal. It infuses the flesh with a deep, wood fired flavor that you can’t get any other way. The texture is just right, thanks to chopping eggplants by hand. It is naturally wholesome, packed with healthy fats from tahini and protein from Greek yogurt. A guilt free snack…

You’ve probably seen them everywhere—those picture-perfect morning routines featuring meditation, journaling, green smoothies, yoga, and a gratitude practice, all completed before 7 AM. They look inspiring on social media, but when you try to implement them into your actual life, they crumble within days. The problem isn’t your willpower or commitment. The issue is that most self-care advice treats everyone’s needs, schedules, and capacities as identical. True self-care isn’t about forcing yourself into someone else’s routine. It’s about creating sustainable practices that genuinely support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being while fitting realistically into the life you’re actually living. When…

This warm cabbage carrot beet salad, with a wildly flavorful golden garlic green chili oil, is full of flavor, fiber and texture! Inspired by Indian sambharo, it has shredded veggies, crispy, crunchy roasted lentils, lime and spices to make a super satisfying salad. Gluten-free soyfree nutfree Cabbage is a nutrition powerhouse. It’s a source of vitamin K, C, manganese, iron, fiber, and more nutrients, vitamins and minerals. And it’s a great addition to your meals. There are already so many options on the blog.  Indian food has plenty of cabbage usage in different formats, so we’re going to explore another…

So what’s all the fuss about changing the clocks and losing one hour of sleep once a year? It’s annoying, sure. But what’s the big deal? I mean, you’re a weekend warrior. One hour is nothing compared to what you put your body through on a typical Saturday night. Except you’ve noticed something. A hard weekend, a late night, a stretch of poor sleep, and your blood sugar numbers are off for a day or two afterward. You thought it was something you ate. It wasn’t random. Sleep and blood sugar control are more tightly connected than most of us…

This easy cucumber dill salad is light, crisp, and refreshing, made with thinly sliced cucumbers, red onion, and a simple tangy vinaigrette. It’s the kind of fresh, no-fuss side dish that goes with just about everything. Perfect for spring and summer meals, potlucks, or when you need something quick and cooling. This cucumber dill salad is one of those recipes I make so often, I’ve committed it to memory. It’s on the menu at least once a week because it goes with just about everything. The crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and tangy vinegar dressing make it the perfect side dish…

Marinated in a sweet and savory blend of soy sauce and honey, this soy sauce chicken comes together fast, just 15 minutes on the grill and it’s ready to serve. Jump to: Make My Soy Sauce Chicken For Dinner Grilling is always a good idea at my home, whether we are actually firing up the grill or getting those gorgeous grill marks on the stovetop. And my family is always excited to try new flavors for grilled chicken. This chicken recipe hits every single flavor note; it is sweet, smoky, tangy, and deeply savory, and all this comes together with…

I’ve been researching and using tallow more in recent years, and it turns out so have many of you. My whipped tallow balm is a fan favorite because it feels so silky on skin. One of the questions I get asked most often though is how to add honey to the recipe. This honey tallow balm does just that.  I’ve also added other ingredients that are great for clearing up skin and diminishing blemishes.  When it comes to skincare, I’ve found that sometimes the simplest ingredients are the most effective. While there are countless products designed to target blemishes and…

Fresh and crisp Mediterranean Chopped Salad made with fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion, chickpeas, olives and feta cheese all tossed with a delicious red wine vinaigrette! Perfect for meal prep, lunches, or an easy side dish for any meal. If you’re looking for a fresh, colorful salad that’s packed with flavor and comes together in minutes, this Mediterranean Chopped Salad is about to become a staple in your kitchen. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, protein-packed chickpeas, briny Kalamata olives, creamy feta cheese, and a simple homemade vinaigrette create the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether serving…