Moment Of Truth: Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to “figure out” how to live a healthier more eco-friendly lifestyle. It shouldn’t be but sometimes it feels as though so much information being thrown at us — new studies, diets, trends, research, brands, etc. — that it can all start to get a bit confusing. 😳 Raise your hand 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏼♀️ if you wonder if your cosmetics contain ingredients that are safe to use? Raise your hand if you have painful periods and wonder if that’s “normal’? Raise your hand if you wonder whether or not you’re actually eating enough protein? Raise your hand if you’re wondering how to live a low-waste eco-friendly lifestyle on a budget? I’m raising my hand over here, in fact I am raising both hands #overachiever It’s one of the reasons I launched The Wise Consumer podcast. I wanted to get straight to the source and explore some of the uncertainties and questions most of us face on the daily. And y’all, Season 3 of the podcast will not disappoint. I’ve just finished recording 4 episodes and I am already blown away by the wealth of knowledge and expertise my guests have shared with me. So much valuable information. Seriously, I can’t wait for you to hit play and walk away feeling more empowered and inspired to take charge of your life, health, and our planet. Season 3 of the #podcast launches mid-December! #comingsoon 💚🌸 Click link in bio 🔝 to subscribe. #thewiseconsumer ( 📷: @casscleave 💕 ) 
RECIPE: Cozy up this weekend with this delicious, warming, and nutrient-dense Healing Seaweed Turkey Soup. Super simple to make and guaranteed to become a family favorite on those cold fall days. Ingredients: 1 TBSP of coconut oil 1/4 Jalapeño, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 -2 bunches of Bok Choy, washed and sliced 2 tsp of chopped ginger 2-3 scallions, chopped 1 carton of vegetable broth 1 tsp of sesame oil 1 turkey/chicken breast, pre-cooked and chopped into cubes Rice noodles Nori (seaweed) Basil, chopped Chili powder/flakes (optional) How to make: In a large pot over medium melt 1 TBSP of coconut oil. Once melted add garlic, jalapeño and sauté for a few minutes. Lower heat and add bok choy and ginger, saute everything together for 2-3 minutes. Next add broth and sesame oil, bring to a boil. Meanwhile, if you haven’t done so already, cook your chicken/turkey. Season with salt and pepper. Once done, remove from heat. Add to boiling soup. Once boiling, reduce heat and add nori, salt, pepper, chili powder (optional) and let everything simmer for about 15 min-20. While soup simmers, in a separate pot, cook rice noodles per packaging instructions. Strain and rinse off with cold water. Set aside in a separate bowl. (I recommend not adding noodles to soup prior to eating as they will get soggy. Rather, add noodles to your soup bowl when ready to eat. If you have leftovers store noodles and soup separately.) Serve soup, add rice noodles, top with scallions and basil. I like to serve this soup alongside watermelon radish, but that’s just a preference. 🌸💚 Bon appétit. #thewiseconsumer #eatgoodfeelgood 
Is silicone safe to use? Yes and no. Maybe? There actually hasn’t been a lot of research done on these eco-friendly reusable non-stick mats and molds. Swipe through for more info + what to be on the lookout for. Personally, I use silicone baking mats when cooking anything at low temperatures on my old non-stick pans. That being said, if you’re at all concerned about chemicals leaching best to use cast iron, glass, ceramic, stainless steel, and/or anodized aluminum cookware. If you're looking for FDA approved/BPA-free silicone mats and safer cookware stay tuned. I'll be sharing some of my favorite brands shortly. #nontoxiccookware #thewiseconsumer Do you use silicone mats? 🌸💚 
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