Root Rise Shine

Making your own sauces allows you to adjust flavors and eliminate preservatives. Too salty? Add less soy sauce. Don’t like ginger? Eliminate it. Want to give it more flavor? Add sesame oil!

INGREDIENTS

½ c broth
⅓ c soy sauce, tamari, coconut aminos
2 Tbs honey, agave, maple syrup
1 Tbs rice vinegar
1 tsp minced ginger
3 cloves minced garlic
Sriracha, pepper flakes
1 Tbs cornstarch

What’s your favorite way to prepare fresh green beans?
Better yet- what is the best kind to grow near you and why?

I’d love to can them! Low in calories, high in fiber… and a favorite side dish.

To be fully transparent—I have not been strictly vegan for about a year now.

I started listening more closely to my body and realized I have sensitivities to some of the plant foods I was eating regularly. Most days I still eat Whole Foods plant-based, but not always—and that’s okay.

My body thrives on real, unprocessed foods and definitely lets me know when I stray from that. I still avoid dairy, but I’ve reintroduced a few clean animal products. It hasn’t been a perfect journey, and honestly, it was both mentally and physically challenging at first—especially because my vegan lifestyle started from a deep love for animals and for healing purposes when diagnosed with my 3rd autoimmune.

But here’s what I’ve learned: not everything works for everyone!

Some meats don’t agree with me—and I’m grateful my body tells me that clearly. The key is tuning in and honoring what your body needs.

Don’t just follow what everyone else is doing. Find what fuels YOU. 🤍

Flexible bowl time!

💗Grab rice, quinoa, couscous or even just a bed of greens!

💗Add protein. What does YOUR body like? We are all different. Maybe it roams the earth or grows from the earth.

💗 Load up on veggies. I’m sure you have something in the pantry, freezer, fridge or counter.

💗 Fats like nuts, seeds, avocado or olive oil.

💗 Don’t forget flavor! What spices would go well with your choices? Maybe olive oil, vinegar and mustard? Soy sauce, garlic and honey? Salsa and lime?