Eat Your Colors

Happiest Monday!

Just a reminder that every day is a new opportunity to change your life, whether that be your diet, your habits, or your mindset. One of my goals for this new year is to generate less waste. As someone that considers going to the grocery store a fun outing, I regularly over-purchase. I will admit that I tend to go overboard on my produce, forgetting about some fruits and vegetables tucked away that are left to perish. I've made it a priority of mine to raid my fridge on a daily basis and make recipes out of items that are almost at the end of their life. 

Pictured here is the start to a vegetable soup that I'm making. You may not believe it, but almost every part of a vegetable is useful when making a soup. About to throw out the chopped ends of a carrot? No way! Freeze ends and scraps of a vegetable to use for a vegetable broth. My freezer is stocked with bags of frozen scraps that I use weekly to make broth.

Get creative, save some money, and eat your colors, people. 

A little bit about "The Girl Who Loves Her Greens"

 Hi everyone!

 

This is my first official blog post and I could not be more excited! Secretly, I've always wanted to have a blog but felt intimidated by the trillion other more grammatically- correct bloggers than myself. Being in a course that encourages (and requires) me to blog will really give me a taste of the blogger lifestyle that I've always admired.

To give you a little info on myself, I am a 25-year old girl from Detroit who has lived in Nashville for the past six years. Nashville is one of my favorite places on Earth, as it has the feel of a small town, yet has so much to offer within every neighborhood. I love the greenery that is met by the charming "hustle-bustle" of a big city. To live in Nashville is truly a dream.

For several years, I had worked in my lovely city as an Assistant Manager of Retail and Marketing for a local hospitality group. I loved my role, but found it to be a bit too much to keep up with when I decided to return back to school to finish my degree. Over that time, I had learned a plethora of knowledge on social media, consumerism, and how to appeal to the masses. Although I am eternally grateful for that opportunity, I realized that was not my calling. 

Fast forward to 2021, I am wrapping up my final semester in order to obtain my degree in Community Development. Although I am extremely passionate about being a part of a community and building a setting to its upmost potential, I have always cared deeper for another facet of my life- my health and the health of others. 

I've realized that over the years, I've become an evangelist of fruits and vegetables. I believe that a healthy diet is the answer to so many physical and mental issues that many people face. Eating well-balanced meals can have such a drastic impact on one's life and can lead to longevity.

For years, I had migraines, issues with bloating and acne, and reoccurring rashes on my skin. After years of doctors appointments, MRI's and lots of tears, I discovered the magic of changing my diet. Once I gave up gluten and became vegetarian, my life immediately changed for the better. All of my discomfort was gone within a month, and my skin cleared up rapidly. 

Nutrition and cooking are some of my favorite things, and I want to share how making simple changes can truly alter your life. As someone who still loves their (gluten-free) bread, I know how hard it can be to change your diet. However, I am someone who fully believes in the importance of a healthy relationship with food. 

Follow along to get weekly knowledge on a healthy lifestyle. I will post tips and healthy recipes for those who are interested!

Thanks for tuning in,

Mary