Better Brand: Seed Probiotic
by Jenny Jiles
Probiotic. It’s a trendy word these days. Are they really that important? Do they really do anything? Do they actually help our “microbiome”?
Well, after getting tired of wading through the wellness chaos and buzz words, I stumbled upon a probiotic that felt different and was actually teaching me something on a deeper level. They were guiding me to actually understand our microbiome, it’s importance AND, what keeping it healthy means for all of us.
Seed Daily Symbiotic is a symbiotic combo of plant-based prebiotic compounds and probiotics, dreamed up by entrepreneur Ara Kratz and microbiome expert Raja Dhir and developed by their Chief Scientist, Dr. Gregor Reid.
“We’re Seed—an ecosystem of kindred scientists, doctors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and translational storytellers from around the world. We collectively believe in the potential of the microbiome to improve human and planetary...
2020 Consciously Curated Gift Guide
by Jenny Jiles
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Nestable, stackable, and completely compostable. Made of recycled materials and available in 3 gorgeous chill colors.
Beauty Counter Hand Soap & Lotion Glass Bottles
Fresh neroli scent, sustainable, frosted glass bottles, gentle hand wash with fast- absorbing lotion. (Certified B Corp brand)
Made with matte ceramic and BPA free plastic reservoir, it double as a piece of decor
Swipe on SHEER, five irresistibly sweet scents: Orange Cream, Raspberry, Red Pear, Fresh Mint, Sweet Plum.
Gratitude increases happiness This book is beautiful and printed on sustainably sourced paper stock.
Curates only the highest quality natural wines from small family farms that meet our strict standard of purity.
Carefully sourced olives from a family-run California farm, then crafted into custom...
Broiled Maple Salmon
INGREDIENTS:
4 wild-caught salmon filets (or kept whole, but that will require more cooking time)
1 large head of broccoli, chopped into small chunks (less than two inches to help them cook evenly and quickly) or 1/2 lb of snap peas, no chopping required
olive or avocado oil
For the maple glaze:
4 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce (organic)
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
(you can just do these ingredients if that’s all you’ve got, but upgrade it a bit with these goodies)
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS:
Mix together soy, maple syrup, vinegar, oil and ginger in measuring cup (if you have time, place salmon in a plastic bag for 15 minutes with 3 tablespoons of the sauce, if not, no worries, seriously).
Turn on broiler (you can just do this at 425 degrees too, but it takes a bit longer and the fish is not as crisp).
Line baking sheet with parchment paper (easy clean up). Place...
No Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (kid favorite)
by Jenny Jiles
We used to eat the Quaker Chocolate Chop granola bars ALL. THE. TIME. But of course they are filled with excess sugar and C.R.A.P. (chemicals, refined ingredients, artificial colors/flavors and uber processed). Here is a simple copy cat version that is super easy to make and no bake too!
Ingredients:
2 cups of organic rolled oats
2 cups of brown rice crispies
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons of coconut oil
1/4 cup coconut sugar, packed (brown sugar works too)
1/3 cup of honey (make sure it’s a flavor you like because the flavor comes through in the bars)
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 cup of any dried fruit or chocolate chips (minis are extra adorable here)
Combine oats, cereal and salt together in a large bowl.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt coconut oil, sugar and honey together. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Let is bubble for about 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla extract to mixture. Remove it from the heat and pour onto cereal mixture. Stir to...
