Welcome to My Plant-Based Flexitarian Site: A Journey Towards Optimal Health and Wellness
Welcome to my plant-based flexitarian site, where I share my passion for optimal health and wellness through a plant-based lifestyle. As a lifelong health enthusiast, I've dedicated my adult life to exploring the most effective diet and optimal healthy living practices.
Properly Clean Fresh Produce
Whether you're shopping organic or conventional, washing your fresh fruits and vegetables is an important step to ensure you're removing dirt, bacteria, pesticides, and other unwanted residues.
A Spiritual Journey Through the Superstition Wilderness
This year’s hiking season has felt a little off balance. Winter in Arizona’s East Valley was unusually warm, so we’ve had to be a bit more flexible—sneaking in our hikes whenever the weather cooperated. But we’ve still managed to knock out some impressive trails so far in 2025...
Watermelon Wonders: From Rind to Nuggets + Tacos That Wow
Watermelon is one of those foods that just screams summer—sweet, juicy, and refreshing. But here's the thing: watermelon isn't just a fruit to snack on at picnics.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Walnut-Chickpea Taquitos
I prepped something special for today's Cinco de Mayo celebration: crispy Walnut-Chickpea Taquitos paired with fresh mashed avocado, grape tomatoes, romaine lettuce leaves, and a creamy cashew-based dipping sauce (with an optional goat cheese twist).
10 Energizing Hiking Snacks for Active Women Over 60
As an active woman in my 60s who loves hitting the Arizona trails, I’m all about fueling up with snacks that are tasty, energizing, and aligned with my mostly plant-based flexitarian lifestyle.
Embracing Plant-Based Traditions from Around the World
While many are gathering around tables today filled with baked hams, cheesy casseroles, and buttered rolls, I thought it would be fun—and a little refreshing—to spotlight something different this Easter.
Embracing the Plant-Based Flex Way
After years of experimenting with everything from raw food and juice cleanses to veganism and high-protein trends, I finally admitted something to myself: I was tired of chasing the “right” diet.
Coconut Flour Banana Pancakes
Have you ever tried making pancakes with coconut flour and banana and thought, "Why are these burning or falling apart?" Yep — me too!
