The Healthy Giraffe is five years old! In some ways it seems like I have been at this for so long and other times it seems like yesterday. What is this you may ask? I wrote the purpose of The Healthy Giraffe just over five years ago… The Purpose is to provide resources, support and community in an effort to live a... Continue Reading →
Speedway and Trail Racing on the East Coast
This weekend was everything about a weekend I absolutely love! I spent time with great people, raced, and supported Lauren Nolan racing. Here I will share my experiences from a full of life weekend. The weekend was about two races. Saturday I raced Clash Endurance Daytona and Sunday, Lauren, raced the Guana Back to Nature... Continue Reading →
Concussion Making Me Better
I learned a lot while battling through a lengthy concussion recently that will make me stronger and faster for the 2023 season. Well, that is my plan anyway…lots of work ahead. Here I share what happened and how I'm coming out the other side. At the end of July, I took a fall on my... Continue Reading →
Mushroom Rice & Nut Soup
After multiple failed attempts at a hearty mushroom soup, I have landed a good one. I think mushrooms are like yoga instructors. I have had great yoga instructors and pretty bad ones with not much between. With mushrooms, it seems people either love them or hate them. I have a love affair with mushrooms! I... Continue Reading →
Pineapple Banana Power Smoothie
Try this refreshing delight packed with flavor, protein, carbs, fiber and less than 400 calories. Prior to going plant-based, I rarely had pineapple, never going out of my way to incorporate in anything. Now, I find it a refreshing treat that provides plenty of vitamin C and other valuable nutrients. I love my bananas and... Continue Reading →