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How To Made Avocado Chips With Hemp Seeds + Nutritional YeastAugust 10, 2021 at 11:00AM Avocado toast has a cute and crave-worthy little sister; these addictive avocado chips. Made with our favorite fatty fruit, protein-packed hemp seeds and the queen of umami nutritional yeast, homemade avocado chips are upping our snack game in a major way. The recipe comes from The Essential Vegan Keto Cookbook which has some genius dishes for a very tricky combination of nutritional needs. High fat, low carb and entirely plant-based, these avocado chips are a pleasant surprise – and a ‘need to bookmark now’ kind of recipe. Serve them with pesto, salsa, hummus or heck, a petite pile of fresh avocado because self-love… The post How To Made Avocado Chips With Hemp Seeds + Nutritional Yeast appeared first on The Chalkboard. Continue Reading… Author The Chalkboard | citywomen.co Selected…

Immunity Support Right Now: Taking Care of Your Physical, Emotional + Mental SelfAugust 09, 2021 at 11:05AM Immunity support goes beyond power loading the right supplements and pounding high-vibe foods. Staying strong during times of stress or health crises means taking immaculate care of our physical, emotional and mental health. Holistic Nutritionist and women’s wellness expert, Kristin Dahl, created this master list for immunity support to address our emotional, psychic and physical wellbeing… We’re all feeling the effects of the current spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on some level. Though it’s imperative that we stay informed and aware, it’s equally imperative that we don’t inundate ourselves with a constant intake of media. Do what you can to take care of yourself and those closest to you, honoring any overwhelm or anxiety as it arises. This is a powerful opportunity for all of us…

The Apartment Garden: 10 Tips To Get Started In A Small SpaceAugust 08, 2021 at 11:00AM Don’t wait ‘til you move in to that sprawling country estate you’ve dreamed up on Pinterest - apartment gardening is a thing! We’re learning all about gardening in an apartment from Jill Volat, the inspiring founder of LA-based The Edible Apartment. This non-profit teaches folks across the urban landscape how to grow their own food in their apartment balconies, tiny yards and front stoops! It might seem impossible to grow your own garden greens with so little space, but we asked Jill to share a few of her secrets and some basic tips for those of us who are more likely to kill a small potted succulent than grow a thriving farm, and we were inspired by her response. Suspend all the black thumb self-doubt and give Jill’s ideas a…

In Memoriam: Guru Jagat, A Wildly Modern Wellness Leader Who Empowered OthersAugust 05, 2021 at 11:19PM The truth is, it’s our first story of this kind on TCM. Appropriate, as kundalini teacher, Guru Jagat was the first of her kind as well. It was with heavy hearts that we received the news of Guru Jagat’s passing this week, an unexpected complication from a recent surgery. Our hearts go out to her loved ones and the @ramainstitute community who will undoubtedly carry on her legacy of kindness, holistic living and personal empowerment. Guru was one of the most unique female figures in wellness today, especially here in L.A. She encouraged so many to reach beyond normalcy into personal power and joy. A unique contributor to our wellness community that we will miss dearly. “Many things to say but for now — hold each other…

Grilled Halloumi with Sumac-Dusted Stone Fruit SaladAugust 05, 2021 at 11:00AM We’re looking for any excuse to eat more peaches, nectarines and plums this season and we’ve found just the recipe that’ll let us binge on stone fruits in the best way possible. Seasonally inspired FIG Restaurant in Santa Monica - known for its impeccable cocktails and in-the-know locals’ happy hour - has mixed up its menu with a new Mediterranean vibe we can’t get enough of. At a recent dinner to try out their new wood-oven-centric eats, we were so focused on this sumac spice-dusted stone fruit salad we barely left room for dessert (the horror!). This simple dish is all about sumac - a fiery yet sweet-smelling spice made from dried berries (which give sumac its rich red color). Its sour, citrus-like taste makes sumac a flavor staple in Mediterranean recipes, and enhances the sweetness of stone fruits like…