Blonde and Zesty

Is Your Colon Happy? Uhm…..Excuse Me?

“The state of the health of the individual is equivalent to the state to the health of the colon.” — Woody Harrelson. Good morning! Yes I’m totally going to focus on colon health today since I’ve been hearing more individuals coming out and actually talking about it – have it be they’ve been diagnosed with…

Meet the Blonde & Zesty Blogger: Rachel

Meet Rachel: The Blonde & Zesty Blogger

Sustaining Health in the Body & Mind Today – Why is it so hard?

This post of mine today won’t at all be focused solely on nutrition and exercise but something I have been thinking about for quite some time. Mental health. I’m not specifically talking about mental health conditions like depression, bipolar, anxiety, etc. but the state of mind in general. It is amazing how vulnerable our minds…

Pointing Fingers: “Meat Eaters Blamed for Amazon Fires & Global Warming. Than are They Guilty too for the Rise in Human Disease?”

Sitting at Bazbeaux Pizza in Broadripple, a small free-spirited village of the greater Indianapolis, Indiana area, I was having lunch with my six year old daughter. Unlike her mother who mainly eats plant-based, she still enjoys her meat and cheese. However, in this case she enjoyed a plain cheese pizza while I enjoyed a pizza…

Vegan Burrito Bowl

Who doesn’t like Mexican food? Well if you don’t I may have to question you and your taste buds. 😉 This flavorful dish has all the great flavors that Mexican food is known for. The only thing is that the protein is coming from the beans versus meat. If you really are struggling getting rid…

“I live my Life by the Seed of my Plants”

Mother Nature offers us an abundance of gifts that are literally amazing for the body, mind, and soul. Beautiful landscapes and scenery that can put the toughest and roughest beast at peace; nature sounds that can soothe and relax the most anxious soul; and nourishment for our bodies that can maintain health and sustain life….

Greek Style Stuffed Tomatoes

Who doesn’t like Greek food? Well this chick loves Greek food and what great way to combine some Greek flavors using fresh tomatoes, pine nuts, and other flavorful herbs and spices. Great taste and healthy for your body. Feel free to sit outside and enjoy this summer dish, and cherishing all the great things that…

Organic Food Does Not Mean Health Food – The Organic Confusion

So what is organic food really? The USDA-certified organic label signals that a food was “produced according to minimal set standards that prohibit the use of most synthetic pesticides and includes other requirements related to conserving biodiversity and animal welfare. It means the farm and any processing facilities involved in producing that food have been…