Food and Wellness Writing

Guest Posts​ for the Bauman College Blog 

Inflammation 101
May 2019
The internet is chock full of “anti-inflammatory” foods, beverages, herbs, and supplements. But what is inflammation and why do we want to reduce it? The word “inflame” means to “light on fire.” When our bodies encounter something harmful, like injury, infection, or stress, they react with the “heat” of inflammation. Inflammation is by no means all bad; it is a natural component of healing. Let’s first look at the two different types of inflammation...Read Post
4 Simple Ways to Support Digestion
February 2019
You know the saying you are what you eat? Well it’s true! And more accurately, you are what you assimilate and don’t eliminate. In order to break our food into the essential nutrients that feed our cells and make up who we are, we need our digestive systems to be running on all cylinders.
Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to support your digestive system. Here are some tips you can implement into your daily routines to make sure your digestion is working smoothly... Read Post
Finding Your Blood Sugar Sweet Spot
October 2018
We have entered the season of pumpkin-spiced treats, when these drinks, cookies, pies, and breads take over our kitchens and fill the counters of every cafe on every corner. We know that they are hard to resist, but they can wreak havoc on your blood glucose levels, making you feel moody, tired, spaced-out, and even depressed. Here are some tips to balance your blood sugar while still enjoying the sweetness of the season...Read Post

Teetotaling with Matcha Series for Breakaway Matcha 

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Burning Man Food Tips: Nutritious Snacks for the Playa
August 2017
"I curiously open the lid of my blender and peer inside as a plume of green dust suddenly floats into my face and fills my nostrils, leading to an uncontrollable coughing fit...." Read Post

​What Do Friendly Fungi Have To Offer You? An Exploration of the Functional and Culinary Uses of Mushrooms
June 2017
“What are mushrooms doing in my coffee?” I wonder as I sit in my Holistic Nutrition class looking at the beverage I grabbed from Whole Foods to satisfy my caffeine craving earlier this morning... Read Post

Sweet Potato – The Super Tuber!
January  2017
For a holiday party my friend, Rachel, requested I bring a yam casserole, “The kind with lots of marshmallows and brown sugar, so don’t make it too healthy Lila,” she said... Read Post

Buzzy Beverages: 3 Ancient Libations To Take The Edge Off Modern Times​
January 2017
Sure, I love drinking water, but sometimes the essential beverage of life doesn’t quite quench all my thirsts... Read Post

VooDoo Soup, WeScream and Shabbat Dinner- A Week Eating at Burning Man
August 2016
My legs are begging me to stop biking, but my grumbling stomach urges me to continue pedaling... Read Post

Edible Answers to Insomnia? A Search for Nutritional Solutions for Sleepless Nights
May 2016
Darn. It’s the third night in a row that I’ve woken up at 3am feeling wide-awake. And I’ve done everything I’m “supposed to do” for a successful night of sleep: pulled a blackout curtain tightly across my window, have a fan blowing to ensure a cool climate, and put in ear plugs to block out all sounds... Read Post

Touché Tooth Fairy: An Illustrated Guide to Food-Based and Holistic Oral Health​
October 2016
When I was 7 years old, I would go into a panic thinking about an upcoming trip to the dentist. I was terrified of needing to have a cavity filled– the shots; painful, noisy drilling; terrible tasting and textured goops they put in my mouth; and the eternity I had to endure until it was over... Read Post

Chop Your Way to Enlightenment: An Illustrated Guide To Mindful Vegetable Cutting
February 2016
From the refrigerator I pull out some carrots, cauliflower, zucchini and kale. From my drawer, I grab a few yams, ginger, garlic and an onion... Read Post

Watermelon Girl Explores Summer Fruit Through Traditional Chinese Medicine    
July 2016
“I spit seeds at bad guys!” I say as Super Watermelon Girl to a woman dressed up like a ladybug at Piedmont Avenue’s annual Halloween parade... Read Post

For The New Year: Celebrate Your Generous Liver With These 8 Cleansing Foods
January 2016
During the holidays, I find myself indulging in the sweetness of life with a little too many rich treats and inebriating drinks, like my mom’s famous persimmon pudding and my friend’s spiked kombucha cocktails... Read Post

Benefits to Soaking and Sprouting Legumes, Grains and Seeds
August 2015
My newest food adventure has been sprouting nuts, seeds, beans, and grains... Read Post 

DIY: Make Your Own Jar of Ghee, aka “Liquid Gold”
November 2015
Ghee, or Indian clarified unsalted butter, is delicious and easy to make at home...Read Post

DIY Breakfast: The Secret Life of Granola and Almond Milk
June 2015
Sitting at my table this morning, I dip my spoon into a bowl and scoop up a marriage of homemade granola and almond milk... Read Post

Three Stone Hearth, A Worker-Owned Cooperative, Bottles Sustainability, Community and Love
August 2015
​As I entered the long narrow refrigerator at Three Stone Hearth, I scanned walls of shelves, lined with innumerable jars containing various broths, stews and spreads... Read Post

Ayurveda: A Journey Towards Balance Using Food As Medicine 
June 2015
I’m sitting cross-legged with a group of 15 people, passing around a bowl of mango slices for a taste of something sweet, then a tray of lemon wedges makes its way around the circle and everyone puckers their lips...Read Post