The Real Aligned Life

   Whenever I've tried almond butter from the store its always tasted kinda meh to me. So, I decided to make my own, and I find I like it as much as peanut butter. Maybe more honestly. Anyways here's my recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups almonds* 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 tsp sea salt You'll need a food processor for this, and you blend these together. You'll need to let it run for a minute, than it'll usually get stuck, so I move everything around with a rubber spatula and let it run for another minute and so on till it is fully blended. If your almonds still have the brown skin on them expect it to look speckled like in the picture above, it tastes the same anyway. *we always soak our almonds (and walnuts and pecans as well) in a bowl of water with 1 T of sea salt. This neutralizes the phytic acid and makes it easier to digest. You can than put the almonds or other nuts on a sheet and into a dehydrator or oven on a low heat (not more than 200°)

     Today the job market has changed so much from where it was even a few years before. I can't say much on where it was 10 years before as I was too young at that age to even have a job, but I can talk about the last few years and maybe give other girls my age the encouragement to take the leap and start online.    Growing up, I always knew I wanted to start my own business or businesses. I wanted to make my own hours, take control of what I'd sell and build something that benefited people's health and wellness. The problem was I had too many interests. I wanted to start my own sustainable clothing brand, record music, and be able to travel and live a life that was on my terms. One I could fully enjoy. So, I looked into starting a business, and I realized it was not something that would be plausible for me right now as I did not have space for stock, did not want to take out huge loans, and wanted to learn more about running a business before I started my own....

Ingredients: Milk of choice (I use organic unsweetened almond or raw whole milk, but any other works. 2 tsp. Organic matcha powder (it should be just the matcha powder without added sweeteners or other additives) Hot water 1-2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla extract  Ice Instructions: Fill cup 2/3-3/4 with ice. Steep some water till it boils. In a separate cup or bowl, preferably ceramic (not plastic), mix 2 tsp. of organic matcha and and about 2 Tbsp- 1/4 cup hot water.(Enough so the matcha can steep, this is how the caffeine gets activated). Add the maple syrup and vanilla to the matcha shot and whisk together well. Pour your milk into your glass with ice, leaving some room for the matcha shot. I always leave a little extra room just in case, and add a little more milk if needed. Its your matcha, so taste it, add some extra maple syrup or vanilla if you like and enjoy! * Note: sometimes if I'm needing some extra protein on the go or pre/post workout, I'll add...

   With all the buzz around keto, vegan, paleo, and animal-based diets, not much has been talked about the 80/20 principle. It's a diet unlike other diets, because it encourages balance over restriction. The 80/20 really isn't a diet at all, but a lifestyle, in which one eats balanced meals centered around whole foods 80% of the time and the remaining 20% of less nutrient rich foods. Nutritionist Kerry Torrans says, "There is no list of specified foods, it can be adapted to fit within your own preferences." This means you can still eat all the food you love but leave the less healthy foods for a treat. The question is: is this sustainable in the long term, and is it actually beneficial for your health?    Because you still get to enjoy your favorite foods in moderation, and not just one night of the week like diets centered around restricting than having one cheat meal a week, users have noted that they have an easier time sticking with the 80/20 than other plans. ...

   You may have heard people say: "Diet has the word 'die' in it for a reason." Clearly, there's not a negative connotation to the word diet without a reason. The word makes you think of having to restrict things you love and enjoy just to try and fit this perfect image created in your mind. You don't create this image on your own. You see it on all the celebrity, models, and influencers accounts. This pressure to live up to those expectations, and the fear of not and being criticized and shamed by others, is impacting many.     Originally the word diet simply meant "the foods one consumes." Now, it's shifted to a focus on regimen and restriction. Counting calories, fat, and protein, with little focus on vitamins and minerals, and whether or not those vitamins and minerals can actually be absorbed properly by the body. Diet also doesn't take into consideration things like stress, amount of sleep, sleep quality, as well as shifting...

Ingredients: 1 cup of frozen mangos 1/2-3/4 cup of organic almond milk or water if you prefer *optional: a few drops of stevia leaf extract Directions: Throw all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until creamy and all mango chunks are gone. Scoop into a dish and enjoy, or put in the freezer for later.