For years, I chalked up my constant hunger and love for red meat to a fast metabolism—maybe even an overactive imagination. My mom, on the other hand, had a more… creative theory: a lintworm was living inside me, stealing all my nutrients. (Spoiler: no lintworm.) What I did discover was far more interesting. My blood type—O negative—holds real clues about why my body thrives on animal protein. But how do you know if your cravings are trying to tell you something too? Continue reading READ MORE
Tag: American Soul Food
Sloppy Joe, Where Have You Been All My Life?
I feel slightly betrayed by my American friends for keeping the Sloppy Joe from me. But now that I’ve found it — and made it my own — this easy homemade recipe is my ultimate luteal phase comfort food. Messy, meaty, and completely unapologetic. Continue reading READ MORE
My Favorite American-Inspired Banana Bread (with a Healthy Twist)
This gluten free banana bread recipe with almond flour is moist, naturally sweetened, and made with ghee — the fat that makes every slice feel genuinely nourishing. No refined sugar, no weird additives, just real ingredients and a slow Sunday ritual. Continue reading READ MORE