The Avocado and Me

"...When the dog bites/ when the bee stings/ when I'm feeling sad,/ I simply remember my favorite things,/ and then I don't feel/ so bad!" Ah, there is nothing better to cheer you up than a good musical. While The Sound of Music  is definitely one of my favorite things, this post shall focus on my best-loved Primal Eating things. Though music is super awesome, too. Great foodstuff: Stevia’s been all the rage; a no calorie, equally yummy sweetener! I, too, was aboard the train of Stevia Love for a long time. The only issue I had with it was the slight, sickly aftertaste it left behind in my fruit cobblers. But then I discovered the brand Lakanto, and their monk fruit sweetener, as well as Swerve’s erythritol sweetener. I will never go back. You can learn more about my love life with Lakanto and its benefits here , or about Swerve here . Yacón syrup is also amazing! According to Wikipedia, “Yacón syrup is a sweetening agent extracted from the tuberous roots of

Happy New Year, all! 2017 is (finally) behind us - luckily, I can say that my family suffered no traumas other than the presidential election. Hello, 2018! I always get really, really excited at the prospect of a New Year. It is a time for celebration and new beginnings, hope and possibilities. I know 2018 will be a great one. I also know that the best way to kick off a New Year is to make some goals. One of my resolutions this year is to journal more.  Studies  show that journaling has innumerable mental health benefits. The hobby can help one to manage their emotions, prioritize a busy schedule, and work on positive self talk. And journaling is for everyone, which is even better. No matter your gender, ethnicity, color, or age, you can put pen to paper. So, I made an action plan. I traveled the whole nine miles to the local Barnes and Noble. I stood in front of the Journal Section for way too long. I decided on one. I bought it. I clicked open my Pilot G-2 07 and picked a jour