Kaeng Raeng: Start the New Year Off Right with a Natural Detox

As you may have noticed, I haven't been posting reviews as often as I used to. This is mainly due to lack of time and energy after working on so many other projects outside of this site. I promise I'll be back to my old, yet improved self as soon as possible. I mention this now because my review for Kaeng Raeng is long overdue - I tried their products this summer and this post has been patiently waiting to be completed. However, I feel like this is a perfect time to tell you about this company because a new year is about to begin.

Feel great, look radiant, & save money: the effects of eating healthy

My change in diet has been so rewarding - I feel great, I've lost weight and have been told I look radiant, and I save money by cooking for myself. Plus, I've been inspired to find more ways to be healthy. Check out what I've accomplished recently in the following video:



Several people have asked if I have cravings or ever cheat, and the answers are sort of and yes. I occasionally get cravings, but find that when I eat a whole foods meal they go away. However, occasionally I'll cheat and eat something with gluten, soy, oil, or sugar. Sometimes when I do this I feel the effects right away - headaches, change in mood, tingly - it depends how much is in it or what kind of ingredient. Overall, I'm sticking to this diet indefinitely because I feel awesome. Trust me, you can do it too if you want to and if you put your mind to it. : )


What have you been doing to keep yourself healthy recently?

Almond milk, papaya, and peach smoothie

I recently made a big batch of almond milk, purchased a papaya because of claims that it aids digestion, and was given some peaches: so I decided to blend them all together and it resulted in a delicious, lightly sweet smoothie. Give it a try!

Farmers Markets: one stop eco-vegan shop for food naturally free of gluten, soy, refined sugar, and oil

Every Friday there is a farmers market within walking distance from my apartment, but I rarely go because it closes at 11am and I'm usually still sleeping (I'm a night owl and don't go to bed until 3 or 4am)! However, since I've been eating so much produce recently I decided it's worth getting up "early" at 10am and making it a weekly trip. Today I made my first trip there in a while and bought a bunch of delicious, local food that will last me about a week - all for less than $30! The best part is, most things at the farmer's market are naturally free of gluten, soy, refined sugar, and oil (unless you buy pre-made food like bread).

Sometimes it's the simplest thing that gives the greatest pleasure

I am slowly savoring an organic grapefruit and it tastes beyond words. It reminds me of being in Florida with my parents when I was little. I haven't had a grapefruit in so long and I don't know what prompted me to buy one, but I'm loving it. This one is from Sunrise Farms in California. If you can get organic, local grapefruit right now, I highly recommend a trip to the farmer's market or natural grocer to buy one. : )

What fruit are you enjoying today?