Health, Wellness, & Nutrition Mindset, Mental Health, & Personal Development

It’s Time to Stop Waiting on a Solution and BE the Solution

October 17, 2017 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Recently, one of my mentors, Alyssa Nobriga, posted a really funny quote on social media and I laughed and appreciated it at the same time. It said: “I stopped waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel and lit that bitch up myself.” Pardon the language for those who are easily offended, but I...

AIP / Autoimmune Protocol Condiments, Sauces, & Spice Blends Dairy-Free Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes Salads, Sides, & Vegetables Sweet & Savory Snacks

Aranitas de Platanos (Shredded Fried Plantain “Spiders”) + Guasacaca Dipping Sauce (GREAT for Kids!)

October 10, 2017 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I am SO freaking excited to share this Aranitas de Platanos recipe with you today. I feel so proud because the recipe comes from my dear friend Amanda’s new cookbook, Latin American Paleo Cooking. Amanda, author of the site, The Curious Coconut, and I have been friends for a long time, and I have watched her...

Health, Wellness, & Nutrition Herbs & Home Remedies

Your Roadmap to Using Healing Herbs {Free Download}

October 3, 2017 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Herbs play an important role in my life and healing journey. I use herbs every single day, some for therapeutic purposes, some just because I like them and they taste good. I’m always experimenting with new herbs, researching things I don’t know, and staying open to seeing how herbs might continue to support my efforts...

Food

We’ve Been on a “Diet Detour” For Over 100 Years…And Now Our Health is Failing

September 23, 2017 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Have you ever heard someone mention the SAD diet? It’s what the bulk of our society eats and it really is sad. 🙁 “S.A.D.” eating – that’s Standard American Diet for short – is fueling disease and debilitating health problems absolutely unheard of just 50 or 100 years ago. The obesity epidemic, metabolic slowing, diabetes, heart disease and more…recent research tied...

Food

Everything You Need to Eat Well, Live Well, and Thrive

September 20, 2017 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Let me ask you something: What’s standing in the way of a healthier life for you and your family? Is it… Having a Walmart budget when you’d like to shop at Whole Foods? Feeling overwhelming by all the changes you’ll need to make? Wondering how to fit all the healthy tasks into your day (when...