• By Dixya Bhattarai

5 Things on Body Shaming

Body shaming is inappropriate negative statements and attitudes toward another person’s weight or size. OR criticizing your own appearance, through a judgment or comparison to another person. Body shaming can happen anywhere, to anyone, at anytime – media, family events, gym, workplace, school, or at our own house. It’s ubiquitous, sometimes more apparent than others.… Continue reading 5 Things on Body Shaming

• By Dixya Bhattarai

Peanut Butter Date Bars

Peanut Butter Date Bars – these vegan, gluten-free bar are perfect for snacking, dessert, or even breakfast! Make a large batch and enjoy it throughout the week. I personally think these Peanut Butter Date Bars are a better version of Date Bars I shared 2 years ago. I loved the original recipe taste wise but… Continue reading Peanut Butter Date Bars

• By Dixya Bhattarai

Tips to Avoid Freshman 15

I can’t believe it’s been 6 years (2190 some days) since I finished my undergraduate degree. It wasn’t until my sophomore year that I truly began my ‘college life’ away from home. I spend 3 years in the dorm – had my fair share of freshman 15 (it’s actually sophomore 15 but oh well) but thanks… Continue reading Tips to Avoid Freshman 15

• By Dixya Bhattarai

Oven Baked Shrimp Boil

Oven baked Shrimp Boil is an easy dinner-friendly dish that can be enjoyed within less than an hour! Requires very little preparation, few ingredients, and pretty much no clean up.  The plan was to share these date bars I teased you with but since it’s the 22nd of the month (aka Recipe Redux), you are… Continue reading Oven Baked Shrimp Boil

• By Dixya Bhattarai

Mocha Overnight Oats

Mocha Overnight Oats are perfect grab n’ go breakfast. The combination of coffee and chocolate together makes it a decadent, wholesome breakfast that everyone will love.  I am so obsessed with my instant iced latte, I can’t even you guys. I have been sneaking it into my breakfast (on top of drinking it) in the… Continue reading Mocha Overnight Oats

• By Dixya Bhattarai

Sprouted Mung Bean Salad

Sprouted Mung Bean Salad is easy, nutrient-dense, and great for a quick lunch! They are naturally vegan, gluten-free.

• By Dixya Bhattarai

Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss

I am back with another “weight-related” rant because I get a lot of questions on weight loss plus you guys seem to enjoy it, so here we go. How many of you struggle to find a balance between ‘healthy eating’ and ‘going all out because it’s the weekend//you deserve it’ OR, get frustrated because nothing… Continue reading Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss

• By Dixya Bhattarai

Mango Lassi Popsicles

3 Ingredients Mango Lassi Popsicles are creamy and naturally sweetened with no added sugar. They are refreshing and healthy treat post-workout, after-school, and even as a dessert.  I have been meaning to share “Mango Lassi Popsicles” ever since I made them, which was almost a month ago. It’s brutally hot here so, naturally all things… Continue reading Mango Lassi Popsicles

• By Dixya Bhattarai

Split Green Peas Falafel

Split Green Peas Falafel are weeknight friendly, make-ahead, and healthier take on traditional falafel. These are gluten-free, vegan friendly as well!  It’s almost back to school time although nothing really changes for me. I am in Summer school and I work full-time so there is that.  For many people, back to school means end of Summer… Continue reading Split Green Peas Falafel