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# Twist of Lemons

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- [Apple Squash Soup](https://twistoflemons.com/apple-squash-soup/) - Today I ate a bunch of cider donuts when I went apple picking but then I came home and made this apple squash soup. Also this picture is funny because not only am I hunched over, but my friend is serving as my first assistant by holding this gift wrap down that I found that's
- [Brazil Nut Pesto Salmon](https://twistoflemons.com/brazil-nut-pesto-salmon/) - This is a "deconstructed" pesto. Which to me is synonymous with laziness / I-don't-want-to-clean-anything. Only takes 6 ingredients and no blender. Just chop, mix all together and lather on the salmon ~Herb~al Essences style because this simple, satisfying recipe induces tons of ooh's and aah's. HERBal because of the basil. Ingredients: 1/2 cup brazil nuts,
- [PA school - rotation tips, EOR exams, study resources, study guides](https://twistoflemons.com/pa-school-rotations-resources/) - I am elated to say that I have so far passed all of my EOR exams and rotations. So this will be a budding post about the resources I've found helpful and tips for rotations. I'm also posting the study guides that I make along the way. Hopefully they're helpful!! Be warned the formatting will
- [The CNS licensure](https://twistoflemons.com/the-cns-licensure/) - As of 01/2025, I have officially passed the CNS exam and obtained the CNS licensure. What is a CNS? It stands for Certified Nutrition Specialist. The CNS licensure is considered the most comparable to that of an RD, though there are distinct differences. I chose this route because I wanted my nutrition training to be
- [2023 gift guide](https://twistoflemons.com/2023-gift-guide/) - Around this time of year there is so much pressure to spend, especially when tensions and overstimulation are high. While this post may have some links and ideas for purchases, it’s also a plea to stop and think before spending. A pause before purchasing. As I noted in my post about difficulty focusing and times of
- [A Week of Lunches ft Sea Cuisine](https://twistoflemons.com/a-week-of-lunches-ft-sea-cuisine/) - A full day in clinic can only be described as - chaotic. You’re scheduled (often overscheduled)and are trying to find finesse in seeing patients, writing notes, communicating with your team,getting pages, responding to pages, and managing your results / inbox messages. All while stillcoming off as a warm human rather than despondent robot. The whole
- [Integrative approach to DM2](https://twistoflemons.com/integrative-approach-to-dm2/) - As a family medicine PA, a lot of my job is discussing and managing chronic disease. Diabetes is a big one! This post focuses on nutrition/lifestyle counseling recommendations.
- [St. Barth's Travel Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/st-barths-travel-guide/) - I just went to St. Barth's for a dear friend's wedding, and I can say almost with certainty I wouldn't have had it on my future travel plans list unless I had that distinct reason to go. And now I absolutely cannot wait to start planning my next trip. Pros: amazing beaches - crystal clear,
- [Establishing Group Medical Visits](https://twistoflemons.com/establishing-group-medical-visits/) - Benefits to group medical visits and how I got my group visits set up!
- [Happiness vs fulfillment](https://twistoflemons.com/happiness-vs-fulfillment/) - “Do you think I’m a happy person?,” I asked my therapist this week. “You can therapize it after, but just gut instinct, am I happy?” She nervously chuckles and proceeds - “My initial answer is yes. But the answer behind that is you’re so hard on yourself it’s hard for you to be happy.” (This post
- [Adding Nutrition to my medical practice](https://twistoflemons.com/adding-nutrition-to-my-medical-practice/) - When I first started as a PA, I was at times dubious about how I could realistically incorporate nutrition into my practice. There were many times I felt I had to compartmentalize while in PA school, and I felt a bit weary about how I would be able to make this happen. Though as I
- [Meal prep tips + recipes, 03/2023](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-prep-tips-recipes-03-2023/) - I absolutely agree that meal prep can be a drag, but it's (unfortunately) just so helpful when I have a full week in clinic. Including a few tips and easy recipes below. Top meal prep tips: Shop your pantry first. Choose recipes based on ingredients you already have. Plan recipes using different kitchen surfaces or
- [Boston / Cambridge food recommendations 2023](https://twistoflemons.com/boston-cambridge-food-recommendations-2023/) - Here's a list of my favorite Boston/Cambridge food recommendations at the moment: Boston dinner: Faccia (Back Bay) Krasi (Back Bay) Saltie Girl (Back bay) Toro (South End) Kava (South End) Ilona (south End) Bar Volpe (Southie) Gray’s Hall (Southie) Coquette (Seaport) Chickadee (Seaport) Brewer’s fork (Charlestown) Boston bars: Bar Pallino (Back Bay) Hecate (Back Bay)
- [My Favorite Skincare Products + Skincare Routine](https://twistoflemons.com/my-favorite-skincare-products-skincare-routine/) - When I was younger, my skincare routine was the essence of simplicity. A toner and face oil in the morning, and an oil cleanser + face oil in the evening. Maybe sprinkle in a mask or two throughout the week. But since getting a little older (28 at the time of writing this in 2020),
- [Small ways to take care in 2023](https://twistoflemons.com/small-ways-to-take-care-in-2023/) - About a year into practicing as a family medicine PA I started asking people this question as part of a physical - ‘what are ways you care for yourself in times of stress?’ And I find this to be a better barometer of health than simply asking someone what kind of foods they eat and
- [How to find a therapist](https://twistoflemons.com/how-to-find-a-therapist/) - For those who have followed along on my journey through PA school, you know it wasn’t a walk in the park. In fact, the chorus of my week seemed to be shower sobs and groans as alarm clocks went off. While in college, I utilized my school’s counseling services during a particularly tumultuous time in
- [Morning routines with California Prunes](https://twistoflemons.com/morning-routines-with-california-prunes/) - I received a question recently about finding balance in PA school and that was just something I was never personally able to accomplish. In hindsight, I wish I would have set the tone for the day in a calm, rather than chaotic, way. I’ve made some changes since then, and these things are now a
- [Breakfast ideas, 01/2023](https://twistoflemons.com/breakfast-ideas-01-2023/) - Sharing some recipes that I've been having for breakfast on repeat lately! Dark chocolate cherry smoothie: 1.5 cups almond milk 1 banana 1/2 cup frozen spinach 1/4 cup frozen cherries 1 scoop chocolate protein powder. I use BeWellByKelly (code LEMONS for discount). Protein powder review post here. 1 heaping tbsp cacao powder 2 tbsp almond
- [Tips to Live Well](https://twistoflemons.com/tips-to-live-well/) - 25 tips to help make health promoting behavior changes more sustainable.
- [Cashew Tahini bites](https://twistoflemons.com/cashew-tahini-bites/) - My favorite meals are always those that are unearthed from leftover ingredients, and this is one of them. It's so simple it almost seems silly. If you have some leftover dates, cashews, tahini (or any nut butter), cinnamon, chocolate and vanilla extract, get ready for your new favorite snack. 1 cup dates 1 cup cashews
- [2022 Gift Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/2022-gift-guide/) - The 2022 gift guide with lots of ideas for loved ones!
- [Favorite Boston Coffeeshops 2022](https://twistoflemons.com/favorite-boston-coffeeshops-2022/) - One of the benefits of going to grad school in Boston meant being extremely caffeinated in Boston. Over the years, I’ve spent many a days, nights, and tears in these coffee shops. Paying homage to a few favorites below. Sofra (Cambridge) - from the owners of Oleana and Sarma. Truly one of my favorite spots
- [My Favorite Bars in Boston](https://twistoflemons.com/my-favorite-bars-in-boston/) - I've loved being able to explore the city by grabbing a few drinks with friends. I've listed some of my favorites below! Haley Henry Wine Bar (downtown crossing) Bar Pallino (back bay) Nathalie Wine Bar (fenway) Time Out Market (fenway) Wink and Nod (south end) Back Bar (somerville) Rebel Rebel Wine Bar (somerville) Drink (seaport)
- [Holiday Side Dishes with ALDI](https://twistoflemons.com/holiday-side-dishes-with-aldi/) - A few of my favorite holiday side dishes, featuring ingredients from ALDI!
- [Boston Restaurant Favorites 2022](https://twistoflemons.com/boston-favorites-2018/) - I've lived in the Boston area (Cambridge, technically) for over 5 years now. I have the most comprehensive list in my Boston City Guide but here's a little highlight real. Catch my full Boston city guide here. Eat Boston Back Bay Faccia - Italian - new to the Boston food scene and absolutely unbelievable. Truly
- [Fall Recipe round up 2022](https://twistoflemons.com/fall-recipe-round-up-2022/) - A few of my favorite fall 2022 recipes.
- [Incorporating nutrition into a medical practice](https://twistoflemons.com/incorporating-nutrition-into-a-medical-practice/) - An apple a day keeps the PA away? Okay not quite. But let's talk about nutrition and medicine. Before reading this, know that I’ve been a PA for approximately 30 seconds. I will continue to update this post, but rather that wait to write it when I feel comfortable, I’m writing it during the uncomfortable
- [How to Navigate the Grocery Store](https://twistoflemons.com/how-to-navigate-the-grocery-store/) - Here are my top tips to navigate the grocery store to maximize on time and price while prioritizing nutrient dense items.
- [To PA or not to PA - that is the question](https://twistoflemons.com/to-pa-or-not-to-pa-that-is-the-question/) - Earlier this week, I was taken off the waitlist at a PA program, and struggled with the decision of whether or not to attend. After deep considering (and SO much help from Instagram homies), I have officially decided to accept. And I couldn't be more thrilled. Here are some of the arguments for both sides,
- [Learning Medical Spanish](https://twistoflemons.com/learning-medical-spanish/) - I set out a goal for myself to hone my Spanish with a hopeful attempt to eventually integrate it into my practice. Sharing some resources here! Online learning: I started first with Canopy. I absolutely love it! It's a self-paced eLearning platform that you can even get CME for. Code LEMONS will get you a
- [Hosting a Gluten Free dinner party with ALDI](https://twistoflemons.com/hosting-a-gluten-free-dinner-party-with-aldi/) - Host a gluten-free dinner party with me featuring my favorite items from ALDI.
- [In My Apartment](https://twistoflemons.com/in-my-apartment/) - It has taken me quite a bit of time to feel like I have made my apartment my sanctuary, but alas I think I have finally done it!! I've included all of the links below! Bedroom: Brentwood Home mattress Tassel Sage Duvet Cover Tassel Sage Pillow Covers Round Velvet Pillow Brooklinen washed linen sheets (I have
- [Charleston City Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/charleston-city-guide/) - All things Charleston - my city guide after spending 10 days there.
- [Grocery Store Sustainability with ALDI](https://twistoflemons.com/grocery-store-sustainability-with-aldi/) - Navigating the grocery store can be challenging. So I’m partnering with ALDI to highlight ways to enhance sustainability during your grocery shopping experience. When I head to the grocery store, my goal is to maximize on time and efficiency while saving money. It’s important for me to go in with a plan, utilizing a meal
- [Sober date night in Boston ideas](https://twistoflemons.com/sober-date-night-in-boston-ideas/) - Someone asked me this question recently and I polled to receive SO many amazing ideas. Including them below for reference. Go for a walk! Arnold arboretum, Middlesex Fells, along the Charles River, Castle Island, Mt. Auburn Cemetery Play Pickle ball! @playpkl opening in South Boston at the end of May, 2022 Picnic on the Charles
- [10 ways to Increase Efficiency in Primary Care](https://twistoflemons.com/10-ways-to-increase-efficiency-in-primary-care/) - A few tips/tricks to increase your efficiency and finish (sort of) on time while working in primary care.
- [My relationship with Alcohol](https://twistoflemons.com/my-relationship-with-alcohol/) - A short and sweet post about my relationship with alcohol and how it's evolved over the years.
- [Healing from Heartbreak](https://twistoflemons.com/healing-from-heartbreak/) - A few tips I've learned over the years to help heal from heartbreak.
- [PA Salary / Interview Info](https://twistoflemons.com/pa-salary-interview-info/) - Here's a list of questions that are essential before your first job interview as a PA-C!
- [Integrative Approach to High Cholesterol](https://twistoflemons.com/integrative-approach-to-high-cholesterol/) - As a family medicine PA, a lot of my job is discussing and managing chronic disease. High cholesterol is a big one! This post includes nutrition/lifestyle recommendations for managing hypercholesterolemia.
- [Integrative Approach to Hypertension](https://twistoflemons.com/integrative-approach-to-hypertension/) - As a family medicine PA, a lot of my job is discussing and managing chronic disease. Hypertension is a big one! This post include nutrition/lifestyle counseling recommendations for high blood pressure.
- [10 Ways to Improve Body Image](https://twistoflemons.com/10-ways-to-improve-body-image/) - Growing up a dancer, my relationship with my body has been at times tenuous. I'm thrilled to say I now deeply appreciate my physical body. Here are a few ways I tap back into that place on days when I forget. Write a letter to your body thanking it for all it does for you
- [size inclusivity resources for clinicians](https://twistoflemons.com/size-inclusivity-resources-for-clinicians/) - Resources for incorporating health at every size tenets into medical teaching.
- [Health Anxiety](https://twistoflemons.com/health-anxiety/) - Health anxiety? Here are some tips that may help!
- [Lemon Olive Chicken](https://twistoflemons.com/lemon-olive-chicken/) - A one pan meal made in ~30 minutes that's bursting with flavor!
- [Gut Health with California Prunes](https://twistoflemons.com/gut-health-with-california-prunes/) - Talking all about gut health with California Prunes in this post. Click to read more!
- [10 Ways to Care for Yourself This Year with ALDI](https://twistoflemons.com/avoiding-burnout-with-aldi/) - While I spend a lot of time at my job itself (I’m a family medicine physician assistant), I also spend a lot of time thinking about how I can make this job sustainable. I love my work and it’s deeply purpose driven, but it can also be really heavy. This means I have to spend
- [Shaking off a tough day](https://twistoflemons.com/shaking-off-a-tough-day/) - Sometimes it takes more than a few minutes, hours, or even days to shake off a tough day. I wish I could shrug it off like a coat but sometimes the tough days cling more voraciously than underwear to a yoga towel after doing laundry (IYKYK). When in PA school I used to just lay
- [Time Management Tips when Juggling Jobs](https://twistoflemons.com/time-management-tips-when-juggling-jobs/) - A few strategies when you're juggling a few different things at once.
- [Bone Health with California Prunes](https://twistoflemons.com/bone-health-with-california-prunes/) - When in PA school, we started talking about osteopenia and osteoporosis for aging patients, but I think there’s ample opportunity to start these recommendations and habits much younger. Traditionally, the teaching is to increase dietary sources of calcium and vitamin D. But I think we can dive a bit deeper and provide more comprehensive recommendations
- [Tips for immune support during illness](https://twistoflemons.com/tips-for-immune-support-during-illness/) - A few recommendations for immune support when I start to feel run down.
- [SWITZERLAND!](https://twistoflemons.com/switzerland/) - I recently went to Switzerland and it was the most amazing trip! Details all in the blog post.
- [The Essentials](https://twistoflemons.com/the-essentials/) - Compiling a list of all of my favorite things here! HOME: Poly and Bark chairs Tabitha Arc Mirror Rug Sofa Bed Article chair Tv stand Ottoman More in my apartment here CLOTHING: My favorite cozy off the shoulder sweater The easiest striped turtleneck basic My camel coat is out of stock but I love this
- [2021 Gift Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/2021-gift-guide/) - Ultimately aiming for simplicity / minimalism, but here are a few items I've been thinking about for the holidays this year. For the homebody: Vitruvi : This has been a staple in my room for the past few years. It's aesthetically timeless and works so well! Caraway: I absolutely love my Caraway pans. They're non-toxic
- [Protein Powder Review](https://twistoflemons.com/protein-powder-review/) - All of your protein powder questions answered here! I purchased, tasted, and reviewed popular protein powder brands!
- [Sustainable self care with ALDI ](https://twistoflemons.com/sustainable-self-care-with-aldi/) - As a primary care physician assistant, I think a lot about sustainability with behavior change. Many of my patients have diabetes or high blood pressure, and I always aim to craft conversations to meet patients where they’re at, rather than pushing my own agenda. This post is sponsored by ALDI. When first beginning work, I
- [Take Care: 20 ways to tap back into parasympathetic](https://twistoflemons.com/take-care-20-ways-to-tap-back-into-parasympathetic/) - The question that has changed my practice the most in the last year is: “what do you do on a day-to-day basis to take care of yourself?” The answer to this question is usually tear-glossed eyes and silence. Living in a world where there is always pressure to do, the biggest reminder this year to
- [Back to Routine with egglife](https://twistoflemons.com/back-to-routine-with-egglife/) - This post is sponsored by Egglife. Wake me up when September ends, Greenday said (clearly dating myself here). But they got it all wrong. I absolutely LOVE September. Given I started this post with dating myself, I may as well keep the ball rolling. The onset of September reminds me of two things: the crushingly
- [5 minute make-up with 100%pure](https://twistoflemons.com/5-minute-make-up-with-100pure/) - I am a make-up minimalist through and through. Maybe a little mascara in the morning and that’s pretty much it. But this summer, I’ve been playing with a bit more creativity and color (says the person with the all black wardrobe. Shocking, I know.) This is all thanks to 100% PURE for sponsoring this post
- [PA-S resources](https://twistoflemons.com/pa-s-resources/) - PA school was really challenging for me. The hardest part was learning HOW I liked to study (more of that in this post). For the most part, I used lectures that were dispensed in classes. I'd type the notes while the instructor was lecturing (I'm a much faster typing). I'd then print out the powerpoint
- [Surviving Overnight Shifts](https://twistoflemons.com/surviving-overnight-shifts/) - During this rotation, I had the absolute pleasure of doing a week of overnight shifts from 5pm-7am. I did this for a mere four days and I felt (/ still feel as I type this almost 2 weeks later) absolutely wiped. But I picked up some tips and tricks along the way, and received some
- [Bedtime routine tips](https://twistoflemons.com/bedtime-routine-tips/) - Trouble sleeping? Here are a few easy tips to incorporate into your bedtime routine.
- [Things to do on a long flight without Wifi](https://twistoflemons.com/things-to-do-on-a-long-flight-without-wifi/) - A few ideas on things to do on a plane when there's no wifi.
- [Favorite reads of 2020/2021](https://twistoflemons.com/favorite-reads-of-2020-2021/) - A few of my favorite reads lately.
- [Preventing Food Waste in your Kitchen](https://twistoflemons.com/preventing-food-waste-in-your-kitchen/) - A few tips to decrease food waste in your kitchen!
- [Tips to eat more mindfully](https://twistoflemons.com/tips-to-eat-more-mindfully/) - Tips on how to eat more mindfully.
- [Meal Prep Tips + FAQ](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-prep-faq/) - I received a message earlier this week that asked about maintaining motivation for meal prep. And it's something I struggle BIG TIME with. I definitely do not always look forward to meal prepping on the weekends, as it takes up a big chunk of time I could be using to study or see friends /
- [Things to do in Boston in springtime - 2021](https://twistoflemons.com/things-to-do-in-boston-in-springtime-2021/) - A few tips on fun things to do in Boston during the springtime!
- [How to Read a Food Label](https://twistoflemons.com/how-to-read-a-food-label/) - Reading a food label can at times feel complicated. I'm here to break it down for you in 5 simple steps.
- [Hawaii Travel Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/hawaii-travel-guide/) - My recommendations for healthy travel in Hawaii - Maui and Big Island!
- [Tempeh Taco Bowls](https://twistoflemons.com/tempeh-taco-bowls/) - Plant based tempeh taco bowls that are bursting with flavor and color!
- [My Makeup Routine with 100% Pure](https://twistoflemons.com/my-makeup-routine-with-100-pure/) - My make up routine featuring my favorite make-up brand - 100% pure!
- [Nutrition Fellowship through the PA Foundation](https://twistoflemons.com/nutrition-fellowship-through-the-pa-foundation/) - Hi all! I've recorded a very short lecture (15 minutes) including the information that was presented to us in the PA Foundation for the Nutrition Fellowship I'm doing. I would love if you could listen and then fill out the survey (3 questions - super short, takes 10 seconds) so that I can get credit!
- [Gift ideas for a 20something that has everything](https://twistoflemons.com/gift-ideas-for-a-20something-that-has-everything/) - My current list of favorite items - great gift ideas for that person in your life who has everything!
- [Podcasts](https://twistoflemons.com/podcasts/) - I love to walk around the city and instead of using a pedometer to track my steps, I like to think of my podcast listening as a PODometer (eye roll). The ever growing list is below, included with basic descriptions. If you have any you're loving lately, please leave suggestions in the comments below!! I
- [Anti-racism](https://twistoflemons.com/anti-racism-2/) - I should've made this post a long time ago. I acknowledge and admit that. So I'm here now, showing up to do this work that is so desperately needed. To unlearn and relearn. Especially as someone going into healthcare, realizing that these inequities exist in ALL structures. And incorporating these teachings into not only healthcare
- [Participating in Racism](https://twistoflemons.com/participating-in-racism/) - **photo / graphic by Quentin Monge I am a white, cisgender, straight, cognitively competent, able-bodied, woman. My parents are still together and I grew up in a home with two parents, both of which have always had jobs (good jobs at that). I have two Master's degrees and I grew up in a predominately white
- [Banana Nut Chocolate Chip Muffins](https://twistoflemons.com/banana-nut-chocolate-chip-muffins/) - While I think gluten/grain free flours serve their purpose, sometimes they just don't have the same effect as all-purpose. The flour I mean. The coconut is too drying, the almond is too dense. Like goldilocks of new-age dietary habits. So I usually don't get too excited about certain baked goods. Because my tastebuds want the
- [Chickpea Flour Waffles](https://twistoflemons.com/chickpea-flour-waffles/) - Gluten and dairy free waffles that are protein and fiber rich because they're made with chickpea flour! the perfect breakfast staple equipped to handle any and all savory toppings!
- [Mint Cacao Smoothie](https://twistoflemons.com/mint-cacao-smoothie/) - Sweet and minty smoothie blended up in a pinch.
- [Warm Kale Tahini Salad](https://twistoflemons.com/warm-kale-tahini-salad/) - Warm kale, creamy tahini, savory butternut squash, sweet dates all combined into one.
- [Pesto + Kale Breakfast Quesadilla](https://twistoflemons.com/pesto-kale-breakfast-quesadilla/) - A twist on the classic quesadilla, made breakfast style. Gluten free (and easily dairy free) and packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Oh, and made in 5 minutes.
- [Pre-PA FAQ](https://twistoflemons.com/pre-pa-faq/) - questions answered about applying to PA school!
- [Integrative approach to COVID](https://twistoflemons.com/integrative-approach-to-covid/) - An integrative approach to COVID-19, featuring researched nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations.
- [Sleep Tips with PureCare](https://twistoflemons.com/sleep-tips-with-purecare/) - 8 tips to improve sleep brought to you in partnership with PureCare.
- [Deconstructed Vegetarian Nacho Casserole](https://twistoflemons.com/deconstructed-vegetarian-nacho-casserole/) - Leftover nacho materials? Look no further. This one pan vegetarian, gluten free nacho casserole uses mostly pantry ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes start to finish!
- [Anxiety + Depression Part 2 - daily eating habits and behaviors](https://twistoflemons.com/anxiety-depression-part-2-daily-eating-habits-and-behaviors/) - Last week I mentioned feeling extremely low / no appetite, and I was shocked at how many individuals felt the same. This isn’t entirely surprising given there’s a pretty direct highway between the gut and the brain (and the reason why SSRIs and tricyclic antidepressants, medications for anxiety/depression, are sometimes prescribed for IBS symptoms –
- [COVID-19 VACCINE FAQ](https://twistoflemons.com/covid-19-vaccine-faq/) - Since I began taking on a few sessions per week at our respiratory clinic, I was one of the first to be offered the vaccine. After a lot of research (a lot!), and realizing the mechanism in which the vaccine works, I made the decision to get it. So I’m taking you through my research,
- [Honey Lemon Rosemary Chicken](https://twistoflemons.com/honey-lemon-rosemary-chicken/) - A one pan gluten and dairy free meal featuring bright lemon, herbaceous rosemary, sweet honey and crispy chicken. Perfect served atop your favorite side!
- [STRESS](https://twistoflemons.com/stress/) - Stress to me is such an elusive concept. There’s no real way to define it - kind of a subjective spectrum of ‘AH MY LIFE IS A PANICKED EXCLAMATION POINT’ to ‘I am tolerating existence’ to ‘sigh of relief I just meditated and it feels like my brain got a massage and my whole body
- [My Food Feelosophy](https://twistoflemons.com/my-food-feelosophy/) - When the messages like “are you vegetarian?” “are you vegan?” “are you paleo?” “are you raw before 4” “do you eat eggs?” “do you eat chicken periods (another word for eggs)?” “do you eat chicken?” “do you eat fish?” “do you eat camel?” (JK to that last one) - I want to bop them down
- [The Paradox of Comfort Foods](https://twistoflemons.com/the-paradox-of-comfort-foods/) - I know this is a really scary time right now with stress levels high and overall emotions weighing in somewhere around...sticky (read: overwhelmed, uncertain, fearful, anxious, sad, the list goes on and on). So now more than ever it's important to talk a little bit about the immune system, paying close attention to stress, sleep,
- [Anxiety + Depression: My Personal Outlook and Habits](https://twistoflemons.com/anxiety-depression-my-personal-outlook-and-habits/) - When I think about anxiety or depression, I think about it by breaking it down into a bio-psycho-social-spiritual (and sometimes pharmaceutical) model. It's impossible to think about it in a vacuum because there are just so many factors that go into something triggering anxiety or depression (for me personally). And if any one of the
- [Skincare Routine + Franklin and Whitman Discount Code](https://twistoflemons.com/skincare-routine-franklin-and-whitman-discount-code/) - First semester of clinical year: check. This rotation greeted me with some crazzzzzzy stress. And a constant influx of sugary treats in the break room that I would munch on throughout my very long night shifts because vegetables just really were not all that appetizing at 3:30AM (more about that here). And my skin most definitely
- [Establishing a balanced relationship with social media](https://twistoflemons.com/establishing-a-balanced-relationship-with-social-media/) - A few tips on how to maintain a healthy relationship with social media.
- [Finance 101 with my financial advisor](https://twistoflemons.com/finance-101-with-my-financial-advisor/) - Soooooo I started this post in March of last year, and alas it's finally here! Punctuality: F. Rhyming ability: A+. So sat myself down at my desk after talking to my financial advisor and got it done! I spoke with my financial advisor Gabi Tauro to answer some of the most asked questions regarding finances
- [PA-C New Grad Job FAQ](https://twistoflemons.com/new-grad-faq/) - Answering some FAQ about my job as a new grad PA! ONE MONTH Training How have they transitioned you in? Are you still “training” / in orientation or on your own? The training has been absolutely wonderful! I started the first week with EMR / billing + coding training. I also did some shadowing to
- [Paleo Gingerbread Muffins](https://twistoflemons.com/paleo-gingerbread-muffins/) - Oh, gingerbread how I love thee. Let me count the ways. Number one of late being in these paleo muffins. I'll keep it brief and hop right to the recipe. Below! Ingredients: Dry: 2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup cassava 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp coconut sugar 1 tsp cinnamon
- [Wild Alaska Salmon, Kale and Asparagus Quiche ](https://twistoflemons.com/wild-alaska-salmon-kale-and-asparagus-quiche/) - This post is sponsored by Alaska Seafood. All opinions are my own. With the social restrictions of 2020 coming along for the ride in 2021, I’ve made it a point to optimize my home brunch skills. How so, you ask? Okay, no one asked, BUT this kale and asparagus quiche with wild Alaska salmon is
- [Winter Kale Salad](https://twistoflemons.com/winter-kale-salad/) - Salads during the winter typically fall in the 'meh' department. So instead of just your average kale, we're spicing it up. Kale three ways and lots of different texture and flavors! What you'll need: 2 cups dino kale 1 cup curly kale, raw 1 cup Brussels sprouts, sliced 1 medium shallot, diced 1/4 cup goat
- [Grab and Go Granola](https://twistoflemons.com/grab-and-go-granola/) - At the beginning of every month, I like to take inventory: of my finances, my fridge, my closet, and my cabinet. Just to see what I have and maximize its utility. I USUALLY have ingredients on hand to make a granola, so sharing today a little recipe using things you likely also have lying around
- [$15 nutritious meals with ALDI](https://twistoflemons.com/15-nutritious-meals-with-aldi/) - Thank you ALDI for sponsoring this post. It is such an honor to partner with companies whose mission statement emphasizes nutrient density and accessibility. The year is 2021. We have somehow crawled our way to another year. The last thing we (read: I) need is an impossibly long to-do list of ways to improve, expand,
- [Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza](https://twistoflemons.com/shakshuka-breakfast-pizza/) - Three things I love: breakfast, pizza, and shakshuka. Naturally I combined all of them together for no reason other than drama and delight. What you'll need: pizza crust of choice (mine was pre-frozen, I used Banza) 2-3 eggs 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp harissa (optional - adds a
- [Diets Debunked!](https://twistoflemons.com/diets-debunked/) - If you consume media often enough like myself, you’ve pretty much seen every fad diet out there. There’s always a new kid on the block. So I wanted to dissect them a bit and break them down in a way that’s hopefully a bit easier to digest. Let’s get to it! INTERMITTENT FASTING What is
- [Hormone Balancing 101](https://twistoflemons.com/hormone-balancing-101/) - Let’s talk about hormone balancing! For one, it’s not a one size fits all approach and takes the utmost personalization for your specific body. But I think there are some general recommendations and advice that could work for all! Hormone irregularities manifest in so many different ways. Sluggishness, fatigue, painful periods, lack of period, growing
- [Navigating your Healthcare Appointment](https://twistoflemons.com/navigating-your-healthcare-appointment/) - Things you learn in high school: angles of triangles, themes of Beowulf, noble gases. Things you SHOULD learn in high school: how to change a tire, how to do your taxes, how to navigate the healthcare system. I think there are a few things that would be useful to know to have a more successful
- [PMS WEEK](https://twistoflemons.com/pms-week/) - Period week make you want to pull a blanket over your head and disappear? Same. This week on Instagram, I’ve decided to do a period themed week. Yup, you read that right. Just me, myself, and my menses. Most of what we’ll be discussing is included in this evidence based post, which features some research
- [On My Bookshelf](https://twistoflemons.com/on-my-bookshelf-2/) - This is the nerd version of a shelfie. Not beauty or pantry products, but books. It is my compilation of health-related reads that I've amassed in 27 years (an ever-growing list). Some of them are mentioned on my frequently asked questions page, but this is a more comprehensive list, divided by category. I hope it's helpful, and
- [2020 Gift Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/2020-gift-guide/) - I want to add mindfulness and thoughtfulness back into gift giving! This comes with all different price points, 15 ideas that are completely free, and lots of choices to mix and match for the ultimate thoughtful and mindful gift! SENSORY GIFT GUIDE 2020 Sight Slow waking alarm clock ($129.95): With the sunset now happening at 2pm
- [Brownie Mug Cake](https://twistoflemons.com/brownie-mug-cake/) - You know when the need for dessert strikes suddenly and with vengeance? Same. So here's a dessert that's ready in under 3 minutes. Ingredients: Dry ingredients: 1/4 cup almond flour 1 heaping tbsp cacao powder 1 tbsp coconut sugar Pinch of sea salt 1/4 tsp baking powder Wet ingredients: 1 egg 1 tbsp coconut oil
- [Honey Tahini Cauliflower and Brussels sprouts](https://twistoflemons.com/honey-tahini-cauliflower-and-brussels-sprouts/) - I made this recipe for my themed PMS week. Tons of cruciferous vegetables to help with estrogen detoxification and omega-3s for mood boosting anti-inflammation. The honey tahini sauce is the real star of the show though. Recipe below! cauliflower brussels sprouts 1/2 cap tahini 1/4 cup honey 1/2 tsp ginger salt and pepper to top:
- [What's in my backpack PA-C edition](https://twistoflemons.com/whats-in-my-backpack-pa-c-edition/) - When answering some new grad PA frequently asked questions, what often came up was how to feel prepared on your first day. The short answer: it’s impossible to feel 100% prepared. But there are some things I make sure to have with me every day to put my best foot forward. Snacks: My favorite favorite,
- [PMS Meal Prep](https://twistoflemons.com/pms-meal-prep/) - It's period week over here on the blog!! Why, you ask? Because election week is essentially the same thing: crampy, irritability, and must emotionally all over the place. So I've crafted an evidence based menu with ingredients specifically designed to have a happier period! As I talked about in this post, lots of omega-3s, cruciferous
- [Gingerbread Cookie Smoothie](https://twistoflemons.com/gingerbread-cookie-smoothie/) - Considering it snowed last week in October, we're most certainly on to holiday flavors. Gingerbread cookie smoothie coming right up!! Gingerbread cookie smoothie 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower 2 dates (1 if you want a little less sweet) 1 tbsp almond butter 2 tbsp oats 1 tbsp molasses 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4
- [Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie](https://twistoflemons.com/sweet-potato-shepherds-pie/) - Shepherds pie was a staple in my house growing up. With cream of corn, peas, and mashed white potatoes. I wholeheartedly love both renditions, but thought I'd remake one with a bit more nutritional street cred. Such a cozy (and easy to make) spread for those chilly winter evenings when a salad just really isn't
- [Mixed Berry Muffins](https://twistoflemons.com/mixed-berry-muffins/) - There are these weird, branny muffins from Trader Joe's that I used to be hooked on in college. So figured I'd make a version of my own! Lots of fiber and healthy fats to keep you full and satiated all morning! Ingredients: Wet ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tbsp molasses 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup
- [Immunity Tips with Eggland's Best](https://twistoflemons.com/immunity-tips-with-egglands-best/) - This blog post is sponsored by Eggland’s Best. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The moment I feel a whisper of crisp air on my skin, I immediately start salivating for fall-flavored donuts. And I mean that extremely literally – The. Very. Moment. Nothing quite quenches my autumnal taste buds like pumpkin donuts sprinkled
- [Lamb, Mushroom and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash](https://twistoflemons.com/lamb-mushroom-and-apple-stuffed-acorn-squash/) - This is BASICALLY all of fall wrapped into one dish. thank you and goodnight. Ingredients 2 acorn squash 1 package ground lamb 1 apple, diced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, diced 2 cups fresh spinach 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped spices: salt, pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg 1/2 cup cheese of choice 2 tbsp avocado
- [Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese](https://twistoflemons.com/sweet-potato-mac-and-cheese/) - Easiest every little Mac and cheese number. Just toss ingredients in the blender and you're good to go! 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight 1/2 cup sweet potato, baked (at 400F for ~45 minutes) with skin off 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 clove garlic Salt and pepper Juice of 1/2 lemon (~1 tbsp) 1 cup bone
- [Apple Oat Bake](https://twistoflemons.com/apple-oat-bake/) - Apple season in New England!!!!!!! As evidenced by this apple oat bake. Ingredients 1.5 cups oats 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup cassava flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ginger pinch of clove pinch of salt 3 eggs 1/4 cup coconut oil (or melted butter) 1 tsp vanilla
- [PA-S to PA-C Imposter Syndrome](https://twistoflemons.com/pa-s-to-pa-c-imposter-syndrome/) - I began writing this post last weekend when I thought 8 weeks marked my two month work anniversary. But my actual work start date was July 20th which means two months is September 20th. Have I bored you to tears yet? I’m clearly stalling to write this… Because it’s a really weird and awkward and
- [Meal Prep September 14, 2020](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-prep-september-14-2020/) - Two meal prep blog posts in one month?! Who am I?!?! I'm dramatic, that's for sure. All the drama and ALL the flavor below. Get to clickin' On the menu breakfast: sweet and savory quinoa bowls, smoothies, toast with avocado and chickpea tuna salad entrees: one pan veggies and turkey kielbasa and honey mustard tahini,
- [Sweet and Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowls](https://twistoflemons.com/sweet-and-savory-quinoa-breakfast-bowls/) - The way to avoid another mundane Monday, aka breakfast monotony, I like to choose one ingredient and dress it up in a few different ways. Quinoa was the star ingredient this week - a few on the sweet side and a few on the savory side. Super simple recipes below! Sweet quinoa bowls (each serves
- [September 2020 Meal Prep](https://twistoflemons.com/september-2020-meal-prep/) - The first rule of meal prep is: you don't spend all day meal prepping. The second rule is....you don't. spend. all. day. meal. prepping. I like to do one crock pot (or pressure cooker / instant pot), one 1-pan meal, and a few easy to throw together breakfasts. So that everything's done and cleaned up
- [FAQs about PA school](https://twistoflemons.com/faqs-about-pa-school/) - Figured it would be easier to have all of these in one post. As always, shoot me an email if you have any additional questions about the whole process or PA school in general! Questions about PA school: 1. Have you worked at a hospital or clinic for all the required shadowing hours? Yes, upon
- [Productivity Tips 2020](https://twistoflemons.com/productivity-tips-2020/) - Thumbs way up for another week almost down. This one was a busy one with starting the nutrition fellowship. A few tips to optimize time when you’re juggling a few different things. While I'm not expert in productivity tips, there are a few things that have helped me along the way. Especially during weeks that
- [One Pan Tahini Honey Mustard Salmon and Veggies](https://twistoflemons.com/one-pan-tahini-honey-mustard-salmon-and-veggies/) - When you've had a long day and just have zero desire to cook / also are running essentially on all pantry and freezer items? Same, tho. So just thaw out some salmon from the freezer the night before, then make this one pan meal in no time at all. Takes less than a half hour
- [Sautéed Chicken with Tomato Salad](https://twistoflemons.com/sauteed-chicken-with-tomato-salad/) - In the summer I like spending very minimal amounts of time in the kitchen and ESPECIALLY avoid turning the oven on. This one checks both of those boxes and has the most vibrant and fresh summer flavors! Recipe below. what you'll need: For the chicken: 1 package chicken breast (~1.5 pounds) 1/4 cup cassava flour
- [A Guide to Snacking](https://twistoflemons.com/a-guide-to-snacking/) - When I was in PA school, I found myself getting home after a long day and relying on food to comfort and self-soothe. I was completely overwhelmed with the work load and the drastic change in lifestyle, and I got into the habit of ignoring physical hunger cues and instead was consumed with emotional eating
- [One Pan Balsamic Fig Chicken + Smashed Pesto Potatoes](https://twistoflemons.com/one-pan-balsamic-fig-chicken-smashed-pesto-potatoes/) - Another one pan wonder added to the books! Made in less than 30 minutes with a super simple clean up. What you’ll need: 1 package chicken breast (~1.5lb) 1/4 cup fig jam 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp fresh basil 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp dried ginger Salt and pepper
- [5 health hacks during busy seasons with Sun Basket](https://twistoflemons.com/5-health-hacks-during-busy-seasons-with-sun-basket/) - Things have recently picked up in terms of my schedule, and quite honestly I’m really enjoying the change of pace and routine. Mostly because I somehow landed my dream job and each day I pray I don’t somehow mess it up!!! All insecurities aside (let’s just gloss right over that lolol), I’ve been incorporating a
- [Tahini Chicken Salad](https://twistoflemons.com/tahini-chicken-salad/) - Lately I've been playing a game of "how lazy can you be" when it comes to meal prep. Let me tell you, it's pretty entertaining. It involves seeing if I can get my entire meal prep (start to finish, including cleaning) done in under two hours. This recipe DEFINITELY helped me reach that goal. 12/10
- [GF / DF Blueberry Breakfast Muffins](https://twistoflemons.com/gf-df-blueberry-breakfast-muffins/) - We're back in the meal prep game which means lots of breakfast variety! Love making these for either breakfast or snacks throughout the week! Makes ~8 muffins: - 1 cup oats - 1 cup almond flour - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp cinnamon - 2 eggs - 1/4 cup coconut oil - 1/4
- [Integrative, Functional, and Holistic Online Nutrition Programs](https://twistoflemons.com/integrative-functional-and-holistic-online-nutrition-programs/) - I get questions about my Master's program all the time, and it took me awhile to find one that was best for me. I go to the University of Western States (more on that here), but there are so many other programs out there that are great! I compiled the list based off of recommendations
- [Re-establishing Routine with ZENB](https://twistoflemons.com/re-establishing-routine-with-zenb/) - As I’m about to embark on a new chapter of my professional journey, with it comes re-establishing a more structured routine. Over the past year, I’ve been working from home and I’ve been largely in control of my own schedule. It was a welcome breath of fresh air after the 4:50am alarm clocks during my
- [Lamb Burgers with Cucumber Tahini Salad](https://twistoflemons.com/lamb-burgers-with-cucumber-tahini-salad/) - I'm always looking for more ways to get excited about dinner time. Usually this is done by playing with new herbs and flavors. Here is the easiest ever burger recipe with the most DELIGHTFUL cucumber tahini salad that I recommend you put on anything and everything. for the burgers: 1 package ground lamb (~1.5lb) 2
- [Blueberry Corn Muffin Donuts](https://twistoflemons.com/blueberry-corn-muffin-donuts/) - You know what really gets you out of a breakfast rut? A donut tray that motivates you to make donuts. I got mine a few weeks ago and it's seen some pretty robust breakfast action lately. Link to the tray is here. What you'll need: For the donuts: 1 cup almond flour 1 cup corn
- [20 reasons to eat sweet cherries in 2020 + Cherry Cheesecake Popsicles](https://twistoflemons.com/20-reasons-to-eat-sweet-cherries-in-2020-cherry-cheesecake-popsicles/) - If there’s one food object that embodies the onset of warm weather for me, it’s sweet cherries. I viscerally remember running home from the bus to arrive home to a glistening bowl of juicy cherries on the kitchen table for an after-school snack. In hindsight, I see my mom’s clever idea in that they’re a
- [PALEO ORANGE CHICKEN](https://twistoflemons.com/paleo-orange-chicken/) - Whenever I'm hungover or PMSing, I always crave orange chicken. I have absolutely no idea why. But I do know that from an emotional standpoint in this COVID journey, I feel like I'm hungover while PMSing. Sluggish, fatigued, cranky, irritable with very strange food cravings. So I decided to spend a little time re-creating one
- [Greek Salad](https://twistoflemons.com/greek-salad/) - You know what's sexy? A huge block of feta acting as the majority stakeholder of a salad. Greek salads are the runway to feta, so they're up there on my list of favorite things. I always crave them, especially when the weather gets a little warmer and the grill gets warmed up. Ingredients 1 package
- [Blueberry Cobbler](https://twistoflemons.com/blueberry-cobbler/) - One of my favorite things about the warmer month holidays (Memorial Day and Fourth of July in particular) is my grandmother's fruit cobbler. There are these huge globs of biscuit on top and the savory biscuit mixed with the sweet fruit is music to my mouth. And also the fact that she calls a cobbler
- [Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://twistoflemons.com/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/) - While cookies may not seem like a traditional breakfast, these ones are packed with whole grains, healthy fats, and even some protein. So why not!! Don't let traditional eating standards tell you what to do!! Cookies for breakfast! Or anytime of day, really. Recipe below! Dry ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats 1.5 cups oat flour
- [Taco Stuffed Peppers](https://twistoflemons.com/taco-stuffed-peppers/) - I'm quickly approaching the one month mark of starting my job, which means I'll have to start meal prepping pretty seriously again. This one took under 30 minutes, and just a few pans. Super simple ingredients and clean up for a win-win! Ingredients: 1 package ground turkey 1 onion, diced 2 tbsp avocado oil 3
- [Kale + Mushroom Soy Ginger Quinoa Breakfast Bowls](https://twistoflemons.com/kale-mushroom-soy-ginger-quinoa-breakfast-bowls/) - Whenever I meal prep I like to have ingredients leftover that can easily be transformed to others. So that you have the basics on hand, but aren't eating the same boring thing every day. For example, I used some pre-bathched sautéed kale and mushrooms, mixed it with some pre-made quinoa, added an egg and boom:
- [One Pan Chicken Piccata](https://twistoflemons.com/one-pan-chicken-piccata/) - Grab a pan and get cookin'! Easy little meal made in about 30 minutes. What you'll need: 1 package boneless chicken thighs (~1.5 pounds) 1 small yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 lemons (juice of 1, slices of another) 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup capers 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup parsley
- [BIPOC Owned Business in Boston](https://twistoflemons.com/bipoc-owned-business-in-boston/) - As you guys know I'm in the process of making a pretty extensive Boston City guide, and here is one of the categories! BIPOC owned business in the Boston area! Healthy Restaurants MIDA $$ (South End): a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian culinary traditions. MIDA. It means “he gives me.” And every
- [Favorite Vegan Centric Restaurants in Boston](https://twistoflemons.com/favorite-vegan-centric-restaurants-in-boston/) - The ultimate veggie and vegan guide to Boston, equipped with locations, as well as fast casual / sit down options. Fast casual Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor $: an all vegan spot with an extensive and tasty menu! So many positive reviews, and available on GrubHub too. The menu ranges from veggie grain bowls to wraps
- [10 Things to Do in Boston - Summer 2020](https://twistoflemons.com/10-things-to-do-in-boston-summer-2020/) - So I know making plans these days is especially challenging. And I'm by no means advocating for throwing social distancing guidelines out the window. But there are definitely opportunities to go and explore the great outdoors in a safe and mindful way! While some places may not be officially open, they're in cute little towns
- [Oatmeal chocolate chunk cookie dough bites](https://twistoflemons.com/oatmeal-chocolate-chunk-cookie-dough-bites/) - Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies easily rank in my top 5 favorite cookies flavors. So what better motivation to make a healthier edible cookie dough bite than with that flavor profile!! Recipe below! Ingredients: 1.5 cups oats 1 cup almond flour 1/4 cup almond butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup almond milk 1/2 cup chocolate
- [Almond Joy Latte](https://twistoflemons.com/almond-joy-latte/) - I absolutely love almond joys, hence this recipe here, but I equally love breakfast time. So I thought it was only responsible to pair an almond joy latte with my almond joy candies. What you'll need: 1 shot espresso (or 1 cup coffee) 1.5 cups coconut milk (if using coffee, you'll only need 1/2 cup
- [Make Your Own Nut Milks](https://twistoflemons.com/make-your-own-nut-milks/) - I love making a batch of nut milk every week to be used in smoothies, lattes, and even recipes like Mac and cheese or homemade queso. The recipes are pretty similar for each one, with only minor variations. Almond Milk 1 cup almonds 5 cups filtered water 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional) 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional) pinch
- [A Collection of Meal Plans](https://twistoflemons.com/a-collection-of-meal-plans/) - Below are a list of all the meal plans I've ever created! A month of $45-$50/week meal plans PANTRY STAPLES GROCERY GUIDE: veggie egg cups, banana bread oat bake, chickpea tuna mash, Lentil Bolognese over spaghetti squash, and veggie pad Thai. Plus, enough ingredients for smoothies and loaded toasts for snacks. Pantry Staples Grocery Guide:
- [A Collection of Meal Plans](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-plans/) - Below are a list of all the meal plans I've ever created! A month of $45-$50/week meal plans PANTRY STAPLES GROCERY GUIDE: veggie egg cups, banana bread oat bake, chickpea tuna mash, Lentil Bolognese over spaghetti squash, and veggie pad Thai. Plus, enough ingredients for smoothies and loaded toasts for snacks. Pantry Staples Grocery
- [Life as a beginner yoga teacher](https://twistoflemons.com/life-as-a-beginner-yoga-teacher/) - When I started yoga teacher training, I didn't expect or anticipate doing much teaching. I really wanted to deepen my own practice, and maybe get a little better at public speaking. I was also so burnt out from PA school that I thought it'd enable some deeper spiritual movement - something that felt pretty stuck
- [Banana Peach Oat Cups](https://twistoflemons.com/banana-peach-oat-cups/) - If you haven't read yet, I got a job!!! Which means very soon I'll be back to professional meal prepping every week. Aka Tupperware cleaning is my cardio. The best thing about recipes like these is just how easy they are to adjust for different flavors. As in, instead of peaches, you can easily sub
- [PA Post Grad Questions - Jobs](https://twistoflemons.com/pa-post-grad-questions-jobs/) - Welcome to post grad PA school life!!!! You did it!!!!! Now onto the job search!!!! While I don't personally have a job yet (I'm taken a bit of time to pursue some blog projects that have been on the back burner), I pooled some of my amazing classmates to the answers of some of the
- [My Journey Getting a Job as a PA](https://twistoflemons.com/my-journey-to-getting-a-job-as-a-pa/) - “Did you get a job yet?” “Are you planning on working as a PA?” “Where are you working?” Ah, yes. The most frequently seen sentence that has slithered its way into my direct message inbox over the past 6 months. I feel so entirely grateful that people are so invested in my journey. It was
- [One Pan Chicken Fajitas + Cilantro Tahini Sauce](https://twistoflemons.com/one-pan-chicken-fajitas-cilantro-tahini-sauce/) - Another marvelous one pan meal! Absolutely love these on Mondays when the energy is low aka the time you want to spend in the kitchen is minimal. You can also check it out in this meal plan. Put it in the grocery cart 1 package free-range chicken breast (~1.5lb) 3 bell peppers 1 red onion
- [Pantry Staples Meal Plan 5/17/20](https://twistoflemons.com/pantry-staples-meal-plan-5-17-20/) - Another pantry staples meal plan! This one isn't vegetarian, but with a few easy swaps, can easily be made so. Always with budget in mind. On the menu this week: breakfast: mango banana smoothies, berry banana oat cups, avocado veggie toast meals: sheet pan chicken fajitas, tuscan white bean pasta skillet from Nourish and Fete,
- [Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Disease](https://twistoflemons.com/nutrition-and-cardiometabolic-disease/) - Recently we’ve been hearing more about cardiometabolic syndrome in the news, particularly around its relationship with COVID-19. As in, patients with metabolic syndrome, especially those with cardiovascular related comorbidities, have worse outcomes. The news has especially honed in on the fact that poor diet may contribute to coronavirus risk. So I thought it was time
- [Gut it together - 10 easy ways to improve gut health](https://twistoflemons.com/gut-it-together-10-easy-ways-to-improve-gut-health/) - It is my sincere hope that in this lifetime I will be able to make talking about intestinal things more glamorous than Jamie Lee Curtis does in the Activia commercials. So maybe if I talk about the huge responsibility of the gut / intestinal tract / microbiome, people will get excited about it. I’m excited about
- [Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing + A quick breathing exercise](https://twistoflemons.com/benefits-of-diaphragmatic-breathing-a-quick-breathing-exercise/) - “just relax. Take a deep breath.” The single worst piece of advice dispensed when you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, worked up, etc. And just overall pretty unhelpful in the moment. The first part of the phrase – let’s face it, kind of irredeemable. But the second part actually may have some truth to it. We know
- [11 Classic Black Leggings for $30 and under](https://twistoflemons.com/10-classic-black-leggings-for-30-and-under/) - With most exercise being at home these days, maybe you're in need of a new legging but don't have $100+ to spend. So here are a few brands that won't break the bank! Amazon high waisted black leggings ($19.95): If your definition of high waisted is going up to your sternum, then these are for
- [One Pan Pesto Sausage and Veggies](https://twistoflemons.com/one-pan-pesto-sausage-and-veggies/) - Putting the one in ONE-derful with this one pan meal! Starting to run low on the fresh produce so I de-thawed some chicken sausage I had in the freezer and used up my frozen / store-well veggies like frozen broccoli, cauliflower gnocchi, onion, and sweet potato. Paired with a pre-made pesto. SO EASY, minimal clean
- [Pantry Staples Grocery Guide 5/10/20](https://twistoflemons.com/pantry-staples-grocery-guide-5-10-20/) - New pantry staples grocery guide for the week is up! Read more below and click on the pdf for grocery list, menu, meal plan, and recipes. All vegetarian this week! On the menu this week: breakfast: apple pancakes from Cookie and Kate, sweet potato breakfast bowls, blueberry pie overnight oats entrees: creamy roasted red pepper pasta,
- [Favorite Boston Brunch](https://twistoflemons.com/favorite-boston-brunch/) - Missing my favorite brunch spots big time right now. Luckily some of them are still available for delivery. And nice to add to your to-do list when things start to reopen! Boston The Paramount $$: great breakfast and brunch spot with a very extensive menu. Everyone is bound to find something! Beware: the inside is
- [Skinhealth 101](https://twistoflemons.com/skinhealth-101/) - While in school in my dermatology lectures, we didn’t spend much time on the connection / correlation between diet and skincare. And that’s because the literature is relatively scant if you’re singularly looking for double-blind, randomized controlled study (the gold standard in the land of researchville). More on that here. One of the main reasons
- [Integrative Approaches to Acid Reflux](https://twistoflemons.com/integrative-approaches-to-acid-reflux/) - Now that I’m in my later years (insert sarcasm here), I find myself having bouts of gastric reflux symptoms with certain lifestyle indiscretions (think: alcohol and dietary deviations). I’m grateful my symptoms are only transient, as it was one of the most common and troublesome things I saw in my primary care rotation. And lots
- [Ginger Honey Thyme Margaritas](https://twistoflemons.com/ginger-honey-thyme-margaritas/) - One thing I know to be true is my truest love and adoration for tequila. So I stepped up my margarita game with this little number. Ginger honey thyme margaritas. If you don't have thyme, that's fine. They're amazing just with the ginger honey reduction, too! For the syrup: (enough for 4 drinks) 1/4 cup
- [How I Build a Meal](https://twistoflemons.com/how-i-build-a-meal/) - While volunteering, I spoke about MyPlate as a guide for visualization of healthy eating (it was previously the food pyramid). While I think it’s a definite improvement, and overall great advancement for those new to healthful eating, I more closely align with the Healthy Eating Plate (from Harvard School of Public Health), aside from the canola
- [Raw Vegan Chocolate PB Brownie Batter](https://twistoflemons.com/vegan-chocolate-pb-cookie-dough/) - I'm embarking on a quest for a blog post a day in May, and I was originally intending for Monday to be an easy one pan meal. But then I made this raw vegan cookie dough and technically it's made with just one bowl so I figure it's basically the same thing? Let's go with
- [21 Favorite and Most Used Kitchen Items!](https://twistoflemons.com/20-favorite-and-most-used-kitchen-items/) - Out of my entire (550 sq foot) apartment, I probably spend the most time in the kitchen. It's narrow and teeny but I just love it so. The light bounces so perfectly off of it in the morning, and it's where I feel most at home. With that being said, yeah it's small. So I
- [Pantry Staples Grocery Guide - 5/3/20](https://twistoflemons.com/pantry-staples-grocery-guide-5-3-20/) - I've got a new meal plan up for this week and it's a good one. Super simple dishes that taste great with minimal clean up. As a reminder, there is no one right way to eat. I provide these guides, simply as that: a guide. Not an end-all, be-all, follow-precisely rigid schedule. Because I don't
- [Favorite Boston Smoothie Spots - May, 2020](https://twistoflemons.com/favorite-boston-smoothie-spots-may-2020/) - Really missing frequenting some of my favorite Boston spots on weekends, so figured I may as well create an ode to some of them below. My 10 favorite smoothie / juice bars including my favorite orders below! Jugos (Back Bay): $$: Oh baby walking in here is like having your nostrils greeted with a fresh fruit
- [Mother's Day Gift Guide 2020](https://twistoflemons.com/mothers-day-gift-guide-2020/) - Mother's Day is especially difficult this year when we're all so far away from families (both the families we're born into and those we created for ourselves). So my gift guide is geared towards distancing, with a variety of price points included. 20 ideas for mom or honestly whomever (yourself included) below! Ceramics: what better
- [Online Workouts / IG Live Workouts](https://twistoflemons.com/online-workouts-ig-live-workouts/) - A few resources to keep you feeling loosy goosey juicy and stress-free in body and mind! I'll continue to add to this throughout the week so keep checking back! Apps / Online Workouts Tone It Up is offering their app for free for the next 30 days! Classpass is offering free virtual workouts. I don't
- [Boston and Beyond Social Support + Donations during COVID19](https://twistoflemons.com/boston-and-beyond-social-support-donations-during-covid19/) - It's easy to feel entirely overwhelmed during times of crisis. Feeling crippled by fear and anxiety, having no idea what to do or where to start. While it's simply impossible to donate to every cause, I've started compiling a list for Boston locals on places to start. If you have additional places to donate, please
- [Salted Caramel Rice Krispy Treats](https://twistoflemons.com/salted-caramel-rice-krispy-treats/) - When I was in eighth grade, I would take my school lunch money and buy a zebra cake, rice Krispy treat, and a Fruitopia. HAHA. Even just typing that pains me. My favorite food group was clearly sugar and more sugar. While my taste buds have refined a bit, I still love me a rice
- [An Open Letter of Gratitude to my Body](https://twistoflemons.com/an-open-letter-of-gratitude-to-my-body/) - I've seen a few things floating around on the internet about some weight fluctuations due to the recent social changes we've been experiencing. And with that it's easy to get caught up in this minor change, maybe because it provides a sense of control when everything else feels so unanchored. I typically don't engage regularly
- [Honey Mustard Vinaigrette](https://twistoflemons.com/honey-mustard-vinaigrette/) - I'm a honey mustard FIEND. I just love it. It's my forever dressing and dip of choice. And Ken's honey mustard on the rocks is my drink of choice. Okay, slight hyperbole. But I just love the sweetness of the honey combined with the slightly bitter and spicy mustard - it's just divine. So I love
- [Summer Solstice Boston Bucket List + Planet Oat](https://twistoflemons.com/summer-solstice-boston-bucket-list-planet-oat/) - Summer solstice. When the sun reaches its highest point in the sky at noon and the longest day of they year. Reaching its highest point. That idea is really speaking to me right now, as I’m on the cusp of graduating and have reached a point that I previously thought was unimaginable. And with that
- [The Quest for an All Natural Deodorant](https://twistoflemons.com/the-quest-for-an-all-natural-deodorant/) - Let’s face it, or rather armpit it, there is nothing SCENTsual about having underarm odor. It’s the pits really, and perhaps that’s where the phrase originates. But this is the risk associated with switching to an all natural deodorant. While getting used to the extra sweat can be a bit of an adjustment, as natural deodorants
- [HEALTHY ALMOND JOYS](https://twistoflemons.com/healthy-almond-joys/) - You guys. ALMOND JOYS!! THESE ARE SO SO SO EASY. LIKE SO EASY. I'm so excited that I just don't even feel it necessary to chit chat. Let's just get to it. UNSWEETENED 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut 4 egg whites 1 cup dark chocolate of choice 12 almonds (makes 12) SWEETENED 2 1/4 cups
- [Immune Balancing Vitamins, Minerals, and Foods](https://twistoflemons.com/immune-balancing-vitamins-minerals-and-foods/) - For a well-functioning immune system, proper nutrition, the right amount of sleep, combating stress, and daily movement are all vital. So let’s start with the nutrition side of things. It’s important to reach for foods high in antioxidants and nutrients and low in sugars and processed ingredients. But there are certain nutrients that play a
- [Working from Home Tips](https://twistoflemons.com/working-from-home-tips/) - Life gets really interesting when your work life and home life collide. Slash when you can't distinguish between the two and they blur into the same existence. I feel extremely fortunate that I still have the ability to work from home, as I know millions of others - both nationally and worldwide - don't have
- [Tips on Starting a Blog](https://twistoflemons.com/tips-on-starting-a-blog/) - I've been blogging for about 5 or 6 years now. And when I say "blogging" I mean just posting my interests on the internet. Blogging was never the end goal or main focus for me. So take the below with a grain of salt. I was decent at growing my instagram, but my blog is
- [Facial Massage with Jeannie Vincent](https://twistoflemons.com/facial-massage-with-jeannie-vincent/) - I had the absolute pleasure and privilege to do an Instagram Live with my friend Jeannie Vincent: esthetician, green beauty expert, reiki master, and founder of Beauty Mystic. She took us through an easy 15 minute face massage, to quickly make you feel more connected to your body and mind. It's so soothing, only requires
- [Fig Newton Bars](https://twistoflemons.com/fig-newton-bars/) - I think I was one of the strangest children alive, as my favorite childhood meals and snacks included Grape Nuts and Fig Newtons. All about that fiber at a young age I suppose? These aren't an exact replica for fig newtons, but they're warming, satisfying, and filling. I won't say they're an exact taste replica.
- [Ask a doctor: COVID19 edition](https://twistoflemons.com/ask-a-doctor-covid19-edition/) - In an effort to bring some topical information to the blog, I interviewed my father who is and MD and chair at a local hospital's emergency department. While I intend for this interview to be informative, it is by no means intended to treat or diagnose. As always, talk to your own healthcare provider if
- [In my Fridge and Freezer](https://twistoflemons.com/in-my-fridge-and-freezer/) - I recently tossed up a blog post about what I keep in my pantry, so figured I'd expand the list to touch upon what I keep in my fridge / freezer! Riveting stuff!! Obviously this list is vastly different these days, as I've been trying to extend my trips to the grocery store to once
- [Chickpea Tikka Masala](https://twistoflemons.com/chickpea-tikka-masala/) - Do you have one pan, minimal fresh produce in your fridge, and 20 minutes for dinner? Then this one is for youUuUuUuU. Recipe below! Featured in one of my pantry staple vegetarian meal plans! Grab these ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can full fat coconut milk 1/2 cup quinoa (1
- [Vegan Chipotle Queso](https://twistoflemons.com/vegan-chipotle-queso/) - You know what's an instant gut kill (like buzz kill but in the GI department) --> Tostito's jarred queso. Like DANGER ZONE. If you haven't caught on now I'm talking about farts. I wonder how this post's search optimization will perform now that I've said the word farts...twice. So this one is both weird ingredient
- [Vegetarian Pantry-Based Meal Plan](https://twistoflemons.com/vegetarian-pantry-based-meal-plan/) - I'll keep it short and sweet here. Another pantry staples grocery guide below! on the menu: chickpea tikka masala, veggie quesadillas, carrot cake muffins, and chocolate almond energy bites PANTRY STAPLES GROCERY GUIDE 3 To see what I keep in my pantry, check out this post.
- [Vegan Morning Pantry Muffins](https://twistoflemons.com/vegan-morning-pantry-muffins/) - GOOD MORNING!! And if it's not yet, it's about to be with these muffins. Their original title is "empty out your fridge / pantry muffins". Took a BUNCH of pantry ingredients and a few forlorn items from the refrigerator to combine them into these fluffy, nourishing, spice-y muffins. Not spicy as in temperature hot, spicy
- [Butternut Squash Soup + Pantry Staples Meal Prep / Grocery Guide Part 2](https://twistoflemons.com/butternut-squash-soup-pantry-staples-meal-prep-grocery-guide-part-2/) - Another Monday. Or in 2020 speak, just day. Today was a tough one for me. Like crying at non-emotional scenes of reality television kind of rough. Not that I'm regularly watching reality television in the middle of the day.... DON'T LOOK AT ME, LEAVE ME ALONE, LET ME LIVE. Anyways, so I'm not able to
- [Chocolate Chip Olive Oil Bread](https://twistoflemons.com/chocolate-chip-olive-oil-bread/) - If there are an absurd number of chocolate chips in something, can you not call it breakfast? Like specifically how many chocolate chips disqualifies it from the breakfast category? Asking for a friend and that friend is most obviously me. My gut reaction is that there really no rules anymore. So eat this at any
- [Stand-Up Comedy Recommendations](https://twistoflemons.com/stand-up-comedy-recommendations/) - Because we all need some help in the haha department right now. Stand up Recommendations John Mulaney - has multiple Netflix specials (kid gorgeous / comeback kid recommended) - probably the most recommended of all the stand-ups Sebastian Maniscalclo - I've watched two of his specials and was in tears. The “aren’t you embarrassed” one
- [PANTRY STAPLE MEAL PREP + GROCERY GUIDE](https://twistoflemons.com/pantry-staple-meal-prep-grocery-guide/) - Heading into week 2 of quarantine, and definitely feeling Emotions big time. A strange hybrid of deep sadness for but also extreme pride and appreciation for the healthcare workers that were my classmates and now peers. THANK YOU, FRIENDS! And then sprinkle in some intense guilt for not having a job in healthcare right now
- [The Science Behind Eating Before / After Exercise](https://twistoflemons.com/the-science-behind-eating-before-after-exercise/) - The simplest answer to “what should I eat before a workout?” is: something that makes you feel satiated and energized, whatever that may look like for you. If you enjoy your workouts and feel like you're in a good groove, without overthinking what's happening on your plate before or after, then stop right here! And
- [Intermittent Fasting and Time Restricted Fasting in Humans](https://twistoflemons.com/intermittent-fasting-and-time-restricted-fasting-in-humans/) - We hear so much about the benefits of intermittent fasting (increased life span, weight loss, autophagy, normalization of lab values like insulin/fasting glucose/cholesterol, etc), but who were these studies done on and do they relate to the general population? I’ve been fascinated by the claims of intermittent fasting for awhile, so decided to really dig
- [ALL THINGS CBD](https://twistoflemons.com/all-things-cbd/) - I’m sure we’re all well aware of the parody that has become CBD. As it’s now in just about everything – skincare, food, gummies, potato chips, and even water. Yes good old H20 is now being infused with CBD. Insert eye roll here. While I’ve heard of the MANY benefits from others regarding CBD, I’m
- [Browned Butter Banana Cupcakes](https://twistoflemons.com/browned-butter-banana-cupcakes/) - My birthday's coming up so I'm on the quest for the perfect cupcake. Or maybe the perfect few cupcakes so I can be EXTREMELY dramatic and make myself one of each on the big day. These are for sure in the top contenders. These are gluten free (and dairy free without the browned butter) but delightFULL.
- [Chickpea tuna mash](https://twistoflemons.com/chickpea-tuna-mash/) - Still on my "ingredients you likely already have" recipe train, and SO excited about this one. It's recreated from one of my favorite Boston restaurants called Veggie Galaxy, which very unfortunately (though responsibly and admirably) closed its doors indefinitely during this time of social distancing. The recipe is super easy to make and is such
- [One Pan Vegan Garam Masala with Turmeric Rice](https://twistoflemons.com/one-pan-vegan-garam-masala-with-turmeric-rice/) - Committing to making a bunch of one pan meals this month with ingredients that you already have in your pantry. Starting with this super simple one! Read on for the recipe. What you'll need: 1 can coconut milk 1 can chickpeas 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 yellow potatoes, diced 1 cup mushrooms,
- [How to find a protein bar + pb protein bar recipe](https://twistoflemons.com/how-to-find-a-protein-bar-pb-protein-bar-recipe/) - The two aisles that I find most annoying in grocery stores are the yogurt aisle and the "protein bar" aisle. Tons of added ingredients and sugars. You walk in with good intentions, you walk out with confusion and frustration. So here's how I go about choosing one: Basic label reading: WHAT IS THE FIRST INGREDIENT
- [Coconut Masala Salmon with roasted vegetables](https://twistoflemons.com/coconut-masala-salmon-with-roasted-vegetables/) - It's a Monday, which means I'm putting a true minimum into dinner effort. One pan, some veggies, a stellar marinade. Thrown together and all cleaned up in 20 minutes. Thank you and goodnight. Grab this 2 salmon filets 2 peppers 1 red onion 1 medium sized sweet potatoes 2 tbsp coconut cream 1/2 tsp turmeric
- [Savory French Toast](https://twistoflemons.com/savory-french-toast-3/) - What do you get when you're craving French toast but with savory toppings? savory French toast. and that's all I have to say about that. The what: 1 egg 1/4 cup chicken bone broth (vegetable broth would also work) 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp garlic powder salt and pepper 2 slices sourdough bread 1 cup
- [Yoga Cues for Low Back Pain](https://twistoflemons.com/yoga-cues-for-low-back-pain/) - When in high school and competitively dancing, I had an over-use injury that resulted in a stress fracture to two of my lumbar vertebrae. I was then assigned to wear a back brace that spanned from sternum to pelvis – a really sexy look right before entering college. It was suffocating, though I was instructed
- [What to Look for in a Probiotic](https://twistoflemons.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-probiotic/) - Are all probiotics created equal? The short answer is no. And this gets a little tricky as the supplement industry isn't regulated by the FDA (food and drug administration - the organization that puts new pharmaceutical drugs on the market through rigorous testing to ensure you're getting what you think you're getting). So rather than
- [Vegan Double Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecakes](https://twistoflemons.com/vegan-double-chocolate-covered-strawberry-cheesecakes/) - Chocolate is 100% my love language. Which means that anything double chocolate gets double the brownie points, pun (always) intended. These little double chocolate brownie vegan cheesecakes with strawberries and (you guessed it) more chocolate on top are perfect for any V day celebration. Or a day that's not V day. Aka any month, any
- [Banana Bread Oat Bake](https://twistoflemons.com/banana-bread-oat-bake/) - Nothing makes me more excited than 4 spotty bananas peeking their way at me. My favorite thing to do is freeze them for banana ice cream or plop them in a bread or oat bake. I know oat bakes are the most common thing to grace the internet, but they truly come in handy. Like
- [A Deep Dive into Detox](https://twistoflemons.com/a-deep-dive-into-detox/) - I will preface this post by saying that I don’t believe in the definition of “detox” that has been forced upon us by modern day media. No juice cleanses over here that is for absolute sure. But I want to revisit the word, definition, and mechanism of the word detoxification before it was sensationalized and
- [Healthy Chicken Marsala](https://twistoflemons.com/healthy-chicken-marsala/) - You how you have your token meal when you're a child. The one you ask for at every restaurant regardless of the kind of restaurant it is. Chicken Marsala was mine. And I didn't discriminate depending on where we went out to dinner. I asked for it at Chinese restaurants and Taco stands alike. Okay,
- [Food Sensitivities + The Pinnertest + Discount Code](https://twistoflemons.com/the-pinnertest-discount-code/) - When I was in high school, I started missing a lot of school because of this unrelenting nausea. It was paralyzing. I saw doctors who put me on heartburn medication, and my school nurse thought its cause was hormonal change (cue sob story about time of red tide / weeping womb). Around this same time, I began having
- [Pinnertest recap + discount code](https://twistoflemons.com/pinnertest-recap-discount-code/) - Prior to Pinner (BP if you will), I was a self-proclaimed chickpea enthusiast. Falafel dipped in hummus was my favorite meal and tubs of HOPE kale pesto hummus would mysteriously disappear hours upon arriving home from the grocery store. Even the Instagram accounts I naturally navigated to / best connected with had chickpea in the
- [How I Smoothie](https://twistoflemons.com/how-i-smoothie/) - I'm a firm believer that you don't need a million ingredients for a successful smoothie. But I'm also steadfast in that smoothies shouldn't be milkshakes disguised as sugar-laden breakfast foods. They should taste great, nourish you for hours, and not leave you wanting more. So I threw together a little "recipe" that I like to
- [At Home Workouts](https://twistoflemons.com/at-home-workouts/) - Since starting rotations, exercise has been a real challenge for me. Not quite enough time to be able to make it to a gym and back, so I've been leaning on home workouts instead. I've included ones I've tried and other suggestions from you guys below! And a workout playlist that includes 11 dance your
- [Chipotle Citrus Salmon Skewers with Cauliflower Rice](https://twistoflemons.com/chipotle-citrus-salmon-skewers-with-cauliflower-rice/) - Nothing makes me emotionally salivate quite like grilling in the summertime. The weather's warm, kissing my shoulders, and my nostrils are wafting the sweet scent of corn on the cob and assorted vegetables. It's a feeling that's really difficult to parallel. So when it's winter in New England - like really winter, think: scarf burritoed
- [Hasselback Japanese Yams](https://twistoflemons.com/hasselback-japanese-yams/) - The absolute hardest thing about this recipe is the prep time. It was so hand cramp inducing in fact, that the rest of the "recipe" is really just plopping a variety of other ingredients on top. This is kind of the point of my "recipes." Basically just a combination of things that taste good together
- [Homemade Vegan Chili](https://twistoflemons.com/homemade-vegan-chili/) - Truly my favorite meal that my mom made for me when I was a kid was chili. There were so many vegetables and it was the perfect addition to the pasta alongside. Always a 3:1 pasta to chili ratio. Then I got a little older and switched up the ratios to include a little more
- [Salted Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites](https://twistoflemons.com/salted-peanut-butter-cookie-dough-bites/) - January 24th. National peanut butter day. So I whipped up this super simple vegan peanut butter cookie dough! I don't really have anything else to say bc my mouth is full with these in it. So yeah, that's all folks! Recipe below. 2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup maple syrup
- [Advice for Undergrads](https://twistoflemons.com/advice-for-undergrads/) - Do you have a lot of varying passions but seem to be somewhat lost? Then this post is certainly for you. I extracted this from an email exchange I had with a reader, and thought it may be helpful as just generalized advice. Especially if you feel like you don't fit the mold to one
- [A month of $45-$50/week Meal Plans](https://twistoflemons.com/a-month-of-45-50-meal-plans/) - As I've traversed along my health journey, I often hear how expensive it is to eat well. And this obviously isn't a misconception, particularly if you're new to meal planning. If you have $5 to spend on your family, are you going to buy 2 avocados or 5 meals from the dollar menu at McDonald's?
- [Coconut Butter Chocolate Dipped Dates](https://twistoflemons.com/coconut-butter-chocolate-dipped-dates/) - There's no wrong date on the calendar to make these super simple coconut butter stuffed chocolate dates. Get 'em while they're hot. Or toss them in the fridge if you like them cold! 5 dates 1 tsp coconut butter per date 1/2 cup melted chocolate sprinkle with cinnamon and sea salt Store in the refrigerator
- [Mushroom Bruschetta Appetizer](https://twistoflemons.com/mushroom-bruschetta-appetizer/) - I'm not a sports super bowl person but I am most definitely a fan of a bowl that's super filled with appetizers. I'll be missing the game this year (I say that as if I watch it every year...) for a bachelorette party, but I hope to get home in time to clean up shop
- [Meal Prep - April 22, 2019](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-prep-april-22-2019/) - Back to rotations tomorrow! One. Semester. Left. Folks. Surgery is on tap next which means many mornings of Car Cafe, party of 1. Long days means lots of meal prep needed. All the recipes below! On the menu: breakfast: tomato, spinach, basil egg bake chocolate covered strawberry smoothie banana chocolate overnight oats entrees: quinoa black
- [Meal Prep June 9, 2019](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-prep-june-9-2019/) - Insert sarcastic remark here about it already being June. Time is FLYING and this week I'll be flying through the air i.e. leaps, jumps, turns dancing with Danceworks Boston!! We have shows and rehearsals all week meaning and intense and nutrient dense meal prep. Will my aging body survive, you ask? Only time will tell. Grocery list,
- [August Meal Prep 2019](https://twistoflemons.com/august-meal-prep-2019-2/) - Another month, another meal prep. This upcoming week I'm back on campus with my lovely classmates for a board review. Topics range from pediatrics to ENT to hematology and everything in between. Greatly hoping this leaves me feeling somewhat more prepared for the impending date of taking the PANCE: August 26, 2019. So a week
- [Going with the Sweet Flow Around the New Year](https://twistoflemons.com/going-with-the-sweet-flow-around-the-new-year/) - I’m not someone who believes in hyperbole when it comes to the internet and blogging. You won’t find many exaggerated headlines here like “how to have clear, perfect skin in 5 easy steps.” Not only is that not personalized and/or possible, it creates a culture of comparison and negative self-talk when those things inevitably don’t
- [Yoga Teacher Training Month 1 Recap](https://twistoflemons.com/yoga-teacher-training-month-1-recap/) - I'm now about one third of the way through my yoga teacher training. So decided this was as good a time as any to jot down some thoughts, feelings, Emotions etc about the process so far. Weekend 1 Okay. So it probably seems completely and utterly insane to be taking on YET ANOTHER training
- [Questions about Yoga Teacher Training](https://twistoflemons.com/questions-about-yoga-teacher-training/) - I'm coming up on my last weekend of teacher training, and thought this would be a great time to answer some questions I received about it! How long does it take and how much? It depends on which training you take. There are intensive programs that go Monday through Friday for 4 weeks. Or
- [Restorative Yoga Poses with ZENB Snack Sticks](https://twistoflemons.com/restorative-yoga-poses-with-zenb-snack-sticks/) - As some of you may know, I’ve just recently finished my yoga teacher training. Whereas I used to use yoga as a form of intense exercise, I find the more I practice it, the more I reap its spiritual benefits. I once enjoyed the hot, sweaty, flowy vinyasa classes, but I now savor taking things super slow,
- [Things to Do in Boston in the Winter](https://twistoflemons.com/things-to-do-in-boston-in-the-winter/) - Today I was walking home from the grocery store and to my hands’ dismay, forgot gloves. Took me 3x longer than usual to get home because I had to stop, drop, and warm up the hands every 1.5 minutes. So yeah, winter is really fun and I’m having a blast. It can be a drag
- [Beef Bourguignon](https://twistoflemons.com/beef-bourguignon/) - I watched Julie and Julia a few weeks ago and forgot just how (dare I say it) life-changing it was. Possibly the most relatable movie I've watched in all of my 27 years. Meryl Streep whispering the word butter as a sizzle plate of fresh fish comes her way. Her declaration that she just loves
- [Adult Dance Classes in Boston](https://twistoflemons.com/adult-dance-classes-in-boston/) - I have been so fortunate to have been able to participate in various dance communities within Boston. Dance was something I grew up with and continued throughout college. So it was important for me to continue to have this outlet in my adult years. I’ve been able to do that through DanceWorks Boston, but if
- [Peanut Butter Banana  + Chocolate Almond Energy Bites](https://twistoflemons.com/peanut-butter-banana-chocolate-almond-energy-bites/) - My favorite thing to whip up for the week are some snack bites. Made these for my dance show for the weekend to share with my fellow dancers!! chocolate almond bites 2 cups oats 1/2 cup cacao powder 1/2 cup dates, pitted 1/2 cup almond butter 1/4 tsp cinnamon pinch of sea salt 2 tbsp
- [Gluten and grain free scallion pancakes](https://twistoflemons.com/gluten-and-grain-free-scallion-pancakes/) - Kind of a bold statement, but if asked for a menu as my last meal on earth, I'd definitely have to throw scallion pancakes on there. The stretchy, doughy texture, the savory taste, and the accompanying soy sauce is just oh so satisfying on so many levels. So I knew I had to recreate them
- [Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta](https://twistoflemons.com/creamy-roasted-red-pepper-pasta/) - Nothing quite soothes the soul like a dinner that's ready, set, go in under 30 minutes. AND if you use just the right sprinkle of imagination, can be two dinners in one. I absolutely love this super simple sauce because with a little added coconut milk, it's the most delightful creamy roasted red pepper soup!
- [Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Scones](https://twistoflemons.com/banana-walnut-chocolate-chip-scones/) - I once again neglected a bunch of bananas on my countertop and awoke to find them, sad and forlorn, begging to be repurposed. Just like wine, they get better with age. Sweetened to perfection and tossed in a super simple (gluten/grain free/dairy) free recipe for breakfast this week. 1.5 cup almond flour 1 cup cassava
- [Resources for PA School Clinical Rotations](https://twistoflemons.com/resources-for-pa-school-clinical-rotations/) - You're starting rotations!!! YAY! Finally out of the classroom and ready to see patients again. An equal hybrid of excitement and terror is likely coursing through your brain. But fret not. Here's a list of a few things I found helpful on my rotations, most of which can fit right in your pocket. I think
- [Overnight Oats Parfait](https://twistoflemons.com/overnight-oats-parfait/) - I am definitely one prone to that mid-week meal prep dread. Which is why NOT prepping breakfast is sometimes on the menu for me. That way, in the middle of the week I can make a big batch of overnight oats, and then vary up the toppings. This one was just maple vanilla with some
- [How to Dissect a Nutrition Research Study](https://twistoflemons.com/how-to-dissect-a-nutrition-research-study/) - Nutrition research is ALWAYS evolving. There’s a new study every week that eggs are bad for you but they’re good for you but if you’re a diabetic they’re bad but if you eat more than 14 a month they’re bad. It’s EXHAUSTING and a roller coaster and perhaps makes you second guess how you’re eating.
- [Soft, pillowy Gingerbread Cookies](https://twistoflemons.com/soft-pillowy-gingerbread-cookies/) - One of the more valuable things I learned in middle school was the art of a haiku. I could do without angles of triangles and taking a semester of Latin for which the only thing I remember is the word for girl being puella. But a good haiku? I find myself crafting these in my
- [Gingerbread Bites](https://twistoflemons.com/gingerbread-bites/) - It's the end of December and my affinity for gingerbread flavored anything/everything feels like it hasn't even yet his its peak. If gingerbread were a mountain, I'd want a bumper sticker that said "these taste buds climbed Mt. Gingerbread!!" Because I'm hopelessly devoted. In smoothies, cookies, and now snack bites. I've always been an enormous
- [Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce](https://twistoflemons.com/creamy-tomato-pasta-sauce/) - I generally consider myself not very cool per millennial definition. I don't have a TikTok. I don't watch vlogs. I struggle with "golden hour" and end up squinty rather than dewy/glowy. I miss 9/10 movie and song lyric references. Except for one. And that's "getting lost in the sauce." Which is perfectly appropriate because per
- [Chocolate Almond and Lemon Coconut Cashew Cookie Dough Bites](https://twistoflemons.com/chocolate-almond-and-lemon-coconut-cashew-cookie-dough-bites/) - Things getting busier this time of year means the need for more on the go bites! A few new recipes below! Chocolate Almond Snack Bites 1 cup almonds1/4 cup almond butter1/4 cup cacao powder1/4 tsp vanilla extract3 datespinch sea salt1/4 tsp cinnamon1 tbsp almond milk Add all ingredients to food processor and pulse until combinedAdd
- [Compartmentalization in Grad School](https://twistoflemons.com/compartmentalization-in-grad-school/) - When I went to PA school I of course knew it would be difficult. I was ready for the long nights of studying and felt prepared for rotations after doing two years of patient care in a hospital. I had also juggled a master’s program while working in the hospital and building my blog and
- [Sweet Potato Pancakes](https://twistoflemons.com/sweet-potato-pancakes/) - A sweet potato walked into a pancake and a star was born. These are so incredibly fluffy and filling, topped with the effervescence of of berries and the creaminess of almond butter. A surefire hit in the breakfast department. In terms of nutritional powerhouses, I think the humble sweet potato really knows what it's doing.
- [Jicama Hash Browns Breakfast Bake](https://twistoflemons.com/jicama-hash-browns-breakfast-bake/) - This blog post is sponsored by Eggland’s Best. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It can be very overwhelming to choose where to put your energy. I think this is especially true when it comes to choosing a cause. As much as I’d love to, I can’t give to every charity. So, my cause
- [Healthy Mediterranean Shakshuka](https://twistoflemons.com/healthy-mediterranean-shakshuka/) - I love the idea of Shakshuka but for some reason I find the cumin in it off-putting. Not a cumin person, fun fact number 47. So I remade the recipe at home with some Mediterranean flairs and it was DIVINE! Recipe below. If you live in Boston, you know that one of the most highly
- [Gift Guide 2019](https://twistoflemons.com/gift-guide-2019/) - It's that time of year again! Gift guides below for everyone in your life. Boston locals Wild Folk wreaths ~$75-100 custom made and last a really long time! BDY SQD gift certificate: 1 on 1 myofascial stretching, infrared sauna, and normatec boots. perfect for the recovering athlete! $45 for the intro offer Bright bar gift
- [Simplified Pecan Turtles](https://twistoflemons.com/simplified-pecan-turtles/) - What do turtles use to communicate? A shell-phone. (eye roll) Speaking of, you'll be shell-shocked at how simple and positively delightful this recipe is. Find out more below! I love this recipe because of its simplicity but also easy diversity. You can definitely swap out almonds or walnuts for the pecans. You could even try
- [Pistachio dark chocolate olive oil cookies](https://twistoflemons.com/pistachio-dark-chocolate-olive-oil-cookies/) - Almond flour is hands down my favorite baking flour. It creates the perfect cake-like texture for baked goods which I am a big time fan of. Like these olive oil cookies sprinkled with toasted pistachios and hugged with dark chocolate. Pistachio was always my favorite nut growing up. I loved how salty it was, and
- [Cauliflower Steaks with dill, feta and tahini](https://twistoflemons.com/cauliflower-steaks-with-dill-feta-and-tahini/) - If you're someone who wants to contribute to the holiday cooking party but wants nothing to do with complicated ingredients, this one is for you. All you have to do is buy a few simple ingredients, bake the cauliflower then assemble. Total in-time kitchen is probably less than 5 minutes. Especially if you don't even
- [Free Fitness / First Time Fitness Deals in Boston](https://twistoflemons.com/free-fitness-first-time-fitness-deals-in-boston/) - With the amazing help of you guys, I've compiled a list of free fitness in Boston! Great first time deals and classes perfect if you want to try something out without buying or are traveling. Free fitness! YogaWorks -first week free new student offer! There are two locations - 1 in Cambridge and 1 in Back
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://twistoflemons.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - Questions about my Nutrition Master's program: 1. Why did you choose this instead of getting an RD or this program in particular? The dietitian route wasn't for me because it didn't have as intrinsic a connection to medicine and wellness as I wanted, and I wasn't drawn to the RD curriculum. It would have been
- [Shrimp Scampi + White Bean Vegetable Pizza](https://twistoflemons.com/shrimp-scampi-white-bean-vegetable-pizza/) - Sponsored by Wines of Germany More and more I’m reading about those in the “wellness community” (or maybe I’m just seeing this sort of content on social media (who don’t incorporate alcohol into their definition of wellness. And that’s okay! We are all different, and all make different choices according to how we view our
- [In My Pantry + Healthy Eating Tips](https://twistoflemons.com/in-my-pantry-healthy-eating-tips/) - I've been thinking a lot of about sustainable and realistic changes to make better choices for your health. While it can be useful as a general guide, I don’t believe you have to be vegan, pegan, paleo, keto, or any of the labels to be healthy and live well. It can be helpful if you’re
- [Pecan Rosemary Salmon](https://twistoflemons.com/pecan-rosemary-salmon/) - I loved this recipe so much I wanted it to have a permanent home on my blog! And also the color of the salmon is so visually astounding that it deserves it's time to SHINE on this corner of the internet. The quick and easy: 1 salmon filet (I used Sitka Salmon Share) 1 tbsp
- [Pumpkin Mac and Cheese](https://twistoflemons.com/pumpkin-mac-and-cheese/) - Are you pump(kin)ed about this new week? And about this new month?! I certainly am. I have a few weddings this month which require travel in addition to yoga teacher training, so I made this quick, cute lil vegan pumpkin Mac and cheese number to make in a pinch. 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup
- [Fall in Love with New England](https://twistoflemons.com/fall-in-love-with-new-england/) - When in school, it was pretty difficult to enjoy the seasons. Each one was kind of like waiting for the next to be over. It felt pretty grey to be honest, and this is just no way to really LIVE! After first year, this mindset definitely improved. I leaned into the importance of taking breaks.
- [Apple Crumble Muffins](https://twistoflemons.com/apple-crumble-muffins/) - When traveling this weekend in New York, I went to an apple orchard that was absolutely PACKED! So packed in fact, that I was too overwhelmed to stand in line for the apple donuts. And this is really saying something. Typically I'm in to win it when donuts are involved. Especially pillowy, sugary, hot off
- [Minneapolis City Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/minneapolis-city-guide/) - I was on the phone with my mom the other day and she said I missed the boat career wise and should've been a travel agent. While being a PA is my dream AND writing a blog are my career dreams, if I had to choose another it would be travel extraordinaire. I LOVE planning
- [Pumpkin Banana Muffins](https://twistoflemons.com/pumpkin-banana-muffins/) - With yoga teacher training most weekends, I need quick and easy breakfasts / snacks on hand. Hence these handfuls of pumpkin muffins! Super easy to make and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell amazing. Dry ingredients: 1 cup oat flour 1 cup almond flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon
- [Simple One Pot Paella](https://twistoflemons.com/simple-one-pot-paella/) - It's so important for me to give you guys one pot meals. Because cooking shouldn't be about spending enormous amounts of time in the kitchen. It should be about quick, easy and simple ways to enhance your mood and health. Spending just 30 min to an hour in meditation, creating something flavorful and nutrient dense
- [How to Find Insurance](https://twistoflemons.com/how-to-find-insurance/) - I would like to first preface this by saying that I am just a disorganized gal in her late 20s who found herself with a creeping deadline of no health insurance. I am not a broker or professional, so all of the tips listed below are the ones that were sent along to me. And
- [Vanilla Tahini Granola](https://twistoflemons.com/vanilla-tahini-granola/) - Spending my morning applying for PA state licensure, which I knew would be hair-pulling agony. To offset this, I decided to make a little vanilla tahini granola. With a scent like this wafting in my nostrils, there's no WAY I can let frustration levels rule me. Life hacks!! Okay, super simple recipe below. Serves as
- [One Pan Tomato Artichoke Zucchini Chicken](https://twistoflemons.com/one-pan-tomato-artichoke-zucchini-chicken/) - Happy Monday, my friends! In case you didn't meal prep this week and are looking for a super simple creation and clean up, I've got you covered!! It's a one. pan. wonder. That tastes straight up wonderful. I tried it out on my friend who lives on cereal and Korean food (such a contrast of
- [Study Schedule for PANCE](https://twistoflemons.com/study-schedule-for-pance/) - I chose to take the boards exactly two weeks after graduating. This allowed ample time to relax without feeling like I was cramming. I also created a schedule equipped with taking a few practice exams. In total, I studied somewhere between 3-5 hours per day. I studied using my own study guides, PowerPoints we were
- [2017 Holiday Gift Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/2017-holiday-gift-guide/) - Decided to compile a few of my favorite products this holiday season, especially as it is black Friday. 25 of them to be exact. Because I'm 25!!! And it's like giving you a high five, five times. lololol math. Check it out below! Or check out my gift guide from last year here. Food things ButcherBox is
- [Crockpot Concoctions part 1](https://twistoflemons.com/crockpot-concoctions-part-1/) - One of my New Years resolutions was to break up with my crockpot. While the intentions behind that were generally okay - read: increasing kitchen creativity rather than mindlessly dumping things into a giant pot - they weren't exactly realistic. So I'm taking the intention of amped of creativity and I used it to create
- [PA School Updates + Incorporating Nutrition into Rotations](https://twistoflemons.com/pa-school-updates-incorporating-nutrition-into-rotations/) - You guys. One semester left. It’s hard to even imagine. I’ve recently been thinking about next steps. Such a strange concept being that I’ve been in school for so, so long. And this means I’ll then have to look for jobs!!! **internally screams** Who am I kidding: **externally screams** Given my background, my ultimate goal
- [Meal Prep + USA Pears](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-prep-usa-pears/) - Strolling right into rotation number 5, but really not much has changed. Except, except, except I moved!!!!! Into a one bedroom apartment!!! I had been looking diligently (not seriously, more as just a true hobby to pop on Zillow and see what was out there), and low and behold I stumbled upon one that spoke
- [Meal Prep March 11, 2019](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-prep-march-11-2019/) - 5 rotations down, 4 to go! Next on the list is my elective, which I am so, so blessed to have gotten GI. So excited about it in fact, that each time I tried to right bowl in this post I accidentally typed bowel. Anyways! New meal plan with grocery list and recipes is bowel.
- [Comparison - February, 2019](https://twistoflemons.com/comparison-february-2019/) - “Don’t half ass two things. Whole ass one thing.” Ron Swanson is the proud owner of this quote and I’ve tried to live it fully for the past few years. Giving my all – mindful, slow, purposeful energy to just one thing. (Many of my favorite life lessons have been unearthed from from parks and
- [March Meal Prep - 3/3/19](https://twistoflemons.com/march-meal-prep-3319/) - New meal prep below!! Happy March, my friends!!! on the menu: breakfast: banana breakfast cookies oat squares meals: rice salad with orange, olives, parsley gnocchi with burnt butter, lemon, parsley harissa eggplant skillet salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus, white beans snacks: dates with almond butter banana cookies carrots / tomatoes / cucumbers with hummus almond
- [Meal Prep February 2019](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-prep-february-2019/) - As I was planning out my meals this week, always rush, rush, rushing to get it all done, photograph it, do a blog post about it, and get right back to studying, I started asking myself why do I still do this given it eats into study time? And it's because it is so. incredibly.
- [Meal Prep - week of February 25](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-prep-week-of-february-25/) - That new, new, new end of February meal prep is up! Recipes and grocery list below! xx On the line-up: breakfast: sweet potato bowls 2 sweet - almond butter, blackberries, yogurt 2 savory - wilted kale, sautéed onion, avocado + kraut vanilla raspberry overnight oats raspberry banana smoothie meals: crockpot enchiladas with vegan cilantro crema chicken
- [Baltimore City Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/baltimore-city-guide/) - I went to college in Baltimore, and was mostly saddened by the fact that it took me until senior year to really start exploring its foods. Luckily my best friend still lives there, so I hop down often to see her. Here are my (our - we are one) favorite spots! Where to stay: Why
- [Meal Prep January 2019](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-prep-january-2019/) - Hi friends! Another meal prep for the week below - grocery list, recipes, and rough meal guide included! On the menu: caramelized onion, kale, mushroom pizza carrot cake breakfast bars stuffed sweet potatoes w chicken spinach bok choy golden lentil stew breakfast: carrot cake bake + yogurt, yogurt with almond butter + berries, leftover roasted
- [Overnight Oats 4 Ways](https://twistoflemons.com/overnight-oats-4-ways/) - I've been in a real breakfast rut lately. So I'm taking rut to ~strut bc these overnight oats are ready for the runway (I've been studying for too long and have acquired a chronic case of lame-itis. Send help). Recipes below! Almond cinnamon pear: 1/2 cup oats 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 cup almond cashew
- [How I January Meal Prep](https://twistoflemons.com/how-i-january-meal-prep/) - This is written in collaboration with Whole Foods Market. All opinions are my own. By the end of every semester, I resent my slow cooker. I loathe it. It stares at me menacingly from the pantry, nearly whispering that it’ll dry out my chicken yet again if I use it. So with this new year,
- [Almond Flour Rosemary Scones](https://twistoflemons.com/almond-flour-rosemary-scones/) - I made these for Christmas and they were a one hit wonder hit!! They will most certainly be a regular and welcomed additional to the morning line-up in the future, regardless of the season. I stacked them with tomato, egg, wilted spinach, avocado, and Hollandaise sauce, but they're even awesome just on their own! Recipe
- [Improving Sleep + Traditional Medicinals](https://twistoflemons.com/improving-sleep-traditional-medicinals/) - One of my most cherished memes that graces the Internet space is this: Every night I’m like “I have exactly 5 hours, 32 minutes and 53 seconds of sleep… if I fall asleep in 2 minutes.” This feeling, unfortunately, is one I am very close friends with. At this point, this feeling and I are nearly related.
- [Bacon Holiday Side Dishes](https://twistoflemons.com/bacon-holiday-side-dishes/) - With the holidays here, I try to be mindful about how I'm going to contribute to the appetizer / food table. My goal is to make something for EVERYONE to eat, not just those with food sensitivities or restrictions. So I came up with two recipes below that are so incredibly simple and savory. Each
- [Period Survival Guide + Athena Club Organic Tampons](https://twistoflemons.com/period-survival-guide-athena-club-organic-tampons/) - When asked how PA school is going so far, I am often tempted to describe it as that of an ongoing period, as I seem to always be irritable, crampy, and polka dotted with blemishes. If my new baseline is PMS, this means that my actual period reveals transformation into a true gremlin. The constant
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2016](https://twistoflemons.com/holiday-gift-guide-2016/) - I herein present to you my most favorite products for gift giving this holiday season. They range in expenses (and are arranged by price), some are free, some are themed, some are subscriptions, some are for bloggers, some are fitness oriented, and others are just totally and completely random. Which means hopefully (?) there's something for
- [Holiday 2018 Gift Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/holiday-2018-gift-guide/) - One of my favorite thing about gift giving is creating a theme and getting a few small things relating to said theme. So I came up with five themes below with gifts of all price ranges (some even free!!). Discount codes also included! Enjoy, sweet wonderful friends! For the Fitness Fanatic: Kettleboobs: I absolutely love these!!
- [What I Eat in A Day + Food Storage](https://twistoflemons.com/what-i-eat-in-a-day/) - The other day I was at a local grocery store and the manager was talking about a new vegan cheese product and asked me if I ate cheese. This question seemed silly to be as I'm now in an environment where most people / patients I encounter don't have many food restrictions. Looking at a
- [Attempts to Survive Grad School](https://twistoflemons.com/attempts-to-survive-grad-school/) - Now that I'm two months into PA school, I've compiled a list of things that have been somewhat helpful. They range from keeping your brain to your body sane, increasing movement and abandoning expectations. I hope it's helpful / if you're in a similar program, feel free to leave things that have been helpful for
- [A Note about finishing My master's](https://twistoflemons.com/a-note-about-finishing-my-masters/) - As part of the last semester of my program at the University of Western States, I was required to write a brief synopsis of my experience with the program. I share it with you here to clear up some further questions. To learn more about the program, check out my about page, FAQ, and online
- [Puerto Rico Travel Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/puerto-rico-travel-guide/) - Just getting home from some warmth in Puerto Rico and sharing my favorite parts of the trip below! Where I stayed Dreamcatcher PR - Located in the Ocean Park neighborhood, this is the most charming, whimsical and warming abode there ever was. It's a vegetarian bed and breakfast with a chic hostel vibe. There's a
- [A Getaway Weekend](https://twistoflemons.com/a-getaway-weekend/) - I type this from a tiny home cloaked in wood panels and cozy wool blankets, smelling of bonfire, finally feeling my shoulders make the impossibly steep descent to normality after stressfully holding them up to my ears from a condensed month of increased stress. Alas, rotations have gotten the best of me. While there are many
- [November 2018 Meal Prep](https://twistoflemons.com/november-2018-meal-prep/) - The subtitle to this meal prep is "when you open a can of pumpkin puree and don't want to waste it." Aka an official petition to make smaller sized cans of pumpkin puree. Lots of recipes and meal plan ideas and grocery list below! Grocery List: Salmon (frozen) Chicken sausage Chicken Chicken broth bag of
- [October 2018 Meal Prep](https://twistoflemons.com/october-2018-meal-prep/) - Hello my sweet friends! October is upon us and that means soup season, baby. Got my butt(ernut) into the kitchen and squashed a few new recipes. I've included them all below, with a grocery list and meal ideas!! Grocery list: 5 apples butternut squash carrots tomatoes 1 head kale 1 package arugula 1 package romaine
- [September Meal Prep](https://twistoflemons.com/september-meal-prep/) - New meal prep list!!!! Grocery list and recipes and meal ideas below! Recipe list: 2 summer squash 1 bunch kale 1 bag arugula 2 Japanese yams 5 apples basil hummus 2 avocados 5 large carrots 1 onion garlic 4 lemons dozen eggs chicken 1 can of corn 1 can of salsa 1 can of diced tomatoes
- [Preparing for Interviews + Why PA school](https://twistoflemons.com/preparing-for-interviews-why-pa-school/) - The interviewing process for PA school can be tough. Below are some things that helped me along with a few other frequently asked questions I've received lately. If you have any tips that worked for you, please let me know!! I would love to add to this!! Pre-interview: I brought something like this to my interviews.
- [How I Study in PA school](https://twistoflemons.com/how-i-study-in-pa-school/) - This post is all about how I've revamped my study style for PA school. I'll keep the intro short because I have to go...you guessed it...study... How I study: I usually type out my notes while in class because my professors have a tendency to talk really fast. After lecture, either that day or shortly
- [Summer Semester Meal Prep](https://twistoflemons.com/summer-semester-meal-prep/) - Meal prep is a strange hybrid of my least and most favorite thing to do. The true embodiment of bittersweet. While I'm often bitter of the incessant Tupperware cleaning and the few hours of precious study time I have to donate to prepping, my weeks are so so so so so (have I mentioned so??)
- [Hangovers](https://twistoflemons.com/hangovers/) - Now that I'm a ripe 25 (read: 84), not only can I officially not hang, but I definitely can't hang(over). To put simply: I just don't have the time to be bed bound for the entirety of the day, wallowing at the sorry state of my head, stomach, and soul. But drinking is a pretty regular part of my social
- [Portland, ME + The Press Hotel](https://twistoflemons.com/portland-me-the-press-hotel/) - The only way I can accurately describe this semester is by how I felt at the end of it: a mind-numbing headache. Upon waking Saturday morning, I was greeted, nay bombarded, by quite possibly the worst headache of this 26 years. It refused abatement by water or NSAIDs, and slowly radiated to my eyeballs and jaw. I was incredibly
- [My Relationship with Exercise + Orig3n Fitness DNA Testing](https://twistoflemons.com/my-relationship-with-exercise-orig3n-fitness-dna-testing/) - My relationship with exercise is commonplace. Boring, almost because it feels so cliche. The first time I went to a gym I was in high school, and I was already dancing 3-5 days a week. I started a routine of running on the treadmill before going to dance, so I was averaging two workouts a
- [A year in Review + 2018 Resolutions + Aunt Fannie's Cleaning Products](https://twistoflemons.com/a-year-in-review-2018-resolutions-aunt-fannies-cleaning-products/) - Thinking back on this year is really hard for me. Mostly because I can confidently say it was the most successful year of my life. But also the most difficult. I both laughed and cried more than I have in my 25 years of existence. The highs were mountainous, but the lows were guttural. So
- [Aunt Fannie's Cleaning Supplies + Gut Health](https://twistoflemons.com/aunt-fannies-cleaning-supplies-gut-health/) - Mirror mirror on the wall, will I ever stop talking about the gut / intestines or no, not at all? The answer to that is the latter. But I want to talk about the microbiome through a slightly different lens this time. I’ve already covered how you can improve the state of your gut health
- [My make up routine](https://twistoflemons.com/my-make-up-routine/) - My make up routine tends to be pretty minimal. Meaning I tend to not wear any at all. But when I'm going for an effortless, day time look, I have a few staples that I lather on my face / lashes. A little coverage but nothing too drastic. Catch the step by step product guide
- [Back to School Meal Planning with Whole Foods Boston](https://twistoflemons.com/back-to-school-meal-planning-with-whole-foods-boston/) - For as long as I live no kind of excitement will parallel that of that first day of school during years 5-11 of my existence. My mom would shuffle us all outside and take a photo in our new outfits. Smiles stretched a mile long and backpacks were pulled up to our ears. Its contents
- [Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Bites](https://twistoflemons.com/salted-caramel-pecan-pie-bites/) - Is it a truffle or a donut hole or a protein energy bite? Answer: D. all of the above. Salted caramel pecan pie pillows of magical goodness. Recipe below. What you'll need: 1 cup pecans 2 tbsp almond butter 2 tbsp coconut butter or coconut oil (unmelted) 1 tbsp flax seed 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8
- [Travel Tips](https://twistoflemons.com/travel-tips/) - Traveling used to be a huge source of anxiety for me, constantly wondering if I'd be able to maintain my usual routine and lifestyle. This happened after I studied abroad for a year in college and tossed on around 15 pounds from the ocnstant amount of traveling (read: eating) I was doing. After that, I became
- [NEW YORK CITY](https://twistoflemons.com/new-york-city/) - Recently traveled to NYC for my Wellness Meet up and loved my airbnb so much that I figured I'd make a little travel guide for the city. Unfortunately only had a few days there, so the eating list is much shorter than it should be. In fact, I'm a little disappointed in it. Which only
- [FEMpowerment Fridays episode 5 + interview with Jessica Murnane + Endometriosis Tips](https://twistoflemons.com/fempowerment-fridays-episode-5-interview-with-jessica-murnane-endometriosis-tips/) - This week, I was so incredibly fortunate to interview Jessica Murnane, from One Part Plant. She is a cookbook author, endometriosis warrior, podcast extraordinaire, and is certified in plant based nutrition. She not only manages, but thrives with endometriosis, and even offered advice to Lena Dunham, who was also diagnosed with endo. Needless to say,
- [Helping to Heal Concussions / TBIs Naturally](https://twistoflemons.com/helping-to-heal-concussions-tbis-naturally/) - When a TBI or any brain injury occurs, the body loses and has lessened capacity at operating at best capacity. A concussive injury leads to “inflammation, cellular damage, apoptosis, membrane disruption, axonal damage, mitochondrial dysfunction, hyper or hypo metabolism and increased susceptibility to repeat injury ( 1 ). To date, there is no effective treatment
- [Resources for Women's Health + Gyno Tips](https://twistoflemons.com/resources-for-womens-health-gyno-tips/) - A trip to the gynecologist is anything but at the top of my to do list. It's not something I go to for enjoyment, though provides necessary yearly data to ensure all my eggs are in a row (insert side smirk). While I now have a very pleasant relationship with my doctor, it can be
- [Healthy Guide to Philly](https://twistoflemons.com/healthy-guide-to-philly/) - My trip to Philly philled me with a lot of pheelings. It also filled my stomach. I am of firm mind that the best way to see and get to know a city is to plan places you'd like to go and walk everywhere. The places I wanted to go just happened to be all
- [FEMpowerment Fridays episode 5](https://twistoflemons.com/fempowerment-fridays-episode-5/) - As women continue to share their stories with me, it has become increasingly transparent that the experiences women face are so incredibly vast. And so incredibly hard. They are trying, heartbreaking, and emotional, but exude strength and resilience. If nothing else, I hope this series continues to inspire empathy, and to get you thinking about what would happen if
- [FEMpowerment Fridays, episode 4](https://twistoflemons.com/fempowerment-fridays-episode-4/) - Happy FF!!!! I am currently typing this from Stratton, VT with one of my best Female Friends at Wanderlust. I'll keep this intro short and jump right into the inspiring and empowering stories of Fellow Females. I also want to take a moment to share my experience with my Paragard (the copper IUD - non-hormonal),
- [Sleep Habits + Brentwood Home Mattress](https://twistoflemons.com/sleep-habits-brentwood-home-mattress/) - I have a complicated relationship with sleep. It’s sometimes aloof, evasive, standoffish, unmotivated, and plays hard to get. Sounds like I’m describing a bad ex-boyfriend, honestly. I’d be lying if I said I had the whole thing figured out and that I went from sleeping 1 hour a night to the golden 7-8, but I
- [FEMpowerment Fridays, episode 3](https://twistoflemons.com/fempowerment-fridays-episode-3/) - This week on FEMpowerment Friday, I want to highlight a new career I had previously not heard of: a pelvic health physical therapist. A few women had mentioned just how helpful working with this kind of PT was, and I had the absolute pleasure of connecting with Lacey Welch, PHPT and also the wonderwoman behind
- [Roasted Rosemary Thyme Chicken + Meal Prep tips](https://twistoflemons.com/roasted-rosemary-thyme-chicken-meal-prep-tips/) - I strive to have the same personality characteristics as my meal preps: versatile, flexible, full of flavor and personality, and easy going. I'm also all about getting the most out of my ingredients. Very flexible meal preps, meaning they can stretch far and they're incredibly easy going / work for multiple dishes. This usually takes the
- [FEMpowerment Fridays, episode 2](https://twistoflemons.com/fempowerment-fridays-episode-2/) - This is a space where women can share their own journeys and struggles on topics within the realm of women's health. Each Friday, 5 stories (but this week is 6). The idea is to bring light, breath, and voice to things people generally don't want to talk about. Or things that are commonly misdiagnosed. And
- [IG Live with Follain + Green Beauty Products / Q&A](https://twistoflemons.com/ig-live-with-follain-green-beauty-products-qa/) - I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about clean/green beauty product recommendations, and quite honestly didn’t feel equipped to answer them. I harnessed the power of the vast knowledge and naturalistic nerdiness that is Jeannie Vincent from Follain to assist with this endeavor, and man oh man did she deliver. Below are her top picks
- [FEMpowerment Fridays, episode 1](https://twistoflemons.com/fempowerment-fridays-episode-1/) - This is a new series. It's about bringing the voices and the stories back to things that may be kind of uncomfortable or awkward to talk about under the umbrella category of women's health. Its origin rose from an Instagram story I did about losing my period in college and my experience with the gynecologist
- [Dark Chocolate Almond Cheesecake Bars](https://twistoflemons.com/dark-almond-caramel-cheesecake-bars/) - When I was younger, my mom used to make the most unbelievable magic bars. The ones with the caramel and almonds and coconut and chocolate with just a sprinkle of, you guessed it, magic. Having since discovered my dairy sensitivity, the heavy cream that was a showcased ingredients likely wouldn't make my stomach feel so
- [Collagen](https://twistoflemons.com/collagen/) - Collagen is everywhere right now, and has been for awhile. So is it worth it / is it all just a hype man? I was originally skeptical about the rage that is collagen. I had heard that it’s too large of a molecule to even be absorbed. And if it is absorbed, does the body
- [In My Fridge](https://twistoflemons.com/in-my-fridge/) - I'll be moving shortly, and will have to start over with most foodstuffs. This can seem overwhelming, so I wanted to create a guide for myself and readers of how to get back to basics. Here are a few staples that are oftentimes in my fridge for eating, drinking, and nibbling. cooked veg: cauliflower (roast
- [Cashew Basil Pesto + Greek Dressing](https://twistoflemons.com/cashew-basil-pesto-greek-dressing/) - I fear that my body is eventually going to tell cashews to (ca)shoo and go away since I've been consuming them in such massive amounts lately. But when they make the perfect base for bites, balls, sauces and spreads, I'm gonna just keep rolling with it - literally and figuratively. Like in this cashew basil
- [Cashew Coconut Carrot Cake Bites](https://twistoflemons.com/cashew-coconut-carrot-cake-bites/) - I so desperately wanted the entire title of this post to be an alliteration. Carrot cake crumbles? Crunchies? Catnip? None of those really work. Idk maybe catnip. Rather than force their name, though, I'm just gonna let them be as they are. Because they're pretty damn amazing. DAMazing? (makes up for the lack of alliteration earlier). Recipe
- [Cinnamon Vanilla Almond Butter](https://twistoflemons.com/cinnamon-vanilla-almond-butter/) - I was gazing at the nut butter aisle at the grocery store the other day and could feel my blood pressure rising. Combination of being impatient because I was desperately craving the olives I had just curated for myself from the antipasto bar and frustrated at the additives in nut butters. I don't understand the need
- [San Francisco Travel Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/san-francisco-travel-guide/) - I arranged this guide by day rather than category because we didn't have a car while traveling. So this is arranged in the most walkable fashion. PDF at the bottom!! Where to stay [one_half]3715 Folsom St. AirBnb: Our stay with CC using AirBnb was marvelous. The bathroom floors were heated, and so were our hearts after
- [Nashville City Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/nashville-city-guide/) - My trip to Gnashville. We ate, we ate some more, and then we ate again. WHERE TO STAY: [one_half]Cleveland Cottage: My fingers are seizing because I really don’t know how to begin capturing the essence of the effortlessly breathtaking sanctuary this little one-bedroom was. Was it the clean, homey, rustic chic aesthetic, equipped with cow
- [Portland City Guide](https://twistoflemons.com/portland-city-guide/) - Pour(tland) some sugar on me!! JK no sugar (well not much, anyways) because this is a healthy guide to Portland! All bolded words can be clicked on to navigate to airbnb / restaurant websites. Warning: many photos of kombucha below. Portland: kombucha on tap capital of America. WHERE WE STAYED: [one_half] This Airbnb: We stayed in this
- [Homemade Almond Milk 4 Ways + Almond Flour Crackers](https://twistoflemons.com/homemade-almond-milk-4-ways/) - For lent this year, I gave up buying almond milk. Reasons were twofold. 1. No crazy added ingredients (like rice Starch*, sea Salt, vanilla*, natural flavor, carrageenan, vitamin D2, riboflavin (B2), and vitamin A Palmitate are the added ingredients in the old almond milk I was doing.). 2. It genuinely, genuinely, GENUINELY makes all smoothies
- [IG Smoothie Bowl Round Up](https://twistoflemons.com/ig-smoothie-bowl-round-up/) - These smoothie bowls will just bowl your mind. Oops typo, blow**. And on that note, find the recipes b(e)low: Turmeric Mango Lassi Smoothie Bowl 1/2 cup turmeric milk (when making almond milk, add in 1 tbsp turmeric, crack of black pepper, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp cardamom, 1/8 tsp ground ginger and 2
- [Instagram Smoothie Round Up](https://twistoflemons.com/instagram-smoothie-round-up/) - In an effort to streamline my recipes / have more of them in one place, I jotted down a few recipes of smoothies past. Hope you like THESE smooTHESE!! xo Chocolate Sweet Potato 1 cup almond milk 1/2 roasted sweet potato, skinned 1/2 cup summer squash (or frozen cauliflower - you can't taste either) 1 scoop
- [Cauliflower Beet Mash](https://twistoflemons.com/kale-mushroom-chickpea-pasta/) - Banza has been blowing up the Instagram scene in a way that's like ban(an)za! Is it worth the hype?Honestly, yeah. Doesn't taste like chalk / disintegrate the second you put it in water like a lot of other gluten free pasta phonies / has tons of protein and only 4 ingredients - none of which
- [Veggie Egg Bake](https://twistoflemons.com/veggie-egg-bake/) - This recipe is so simple, such a staple, and just downright seggsy. If you ever find yourself with leftover vegetables and zero creative power for meal making, this is your savior, your light in the darkness. I also usually eat it right out of the pan, meaning minimal clean up. What you'll need: 3 eggs
- [Roasted carrots with lemon garlic tahini dressing](https://twistoflemons.com/roasted-carrots-with-lemon-garlic-tahini-dressing/) - In last week's NEWtrition News, I learned that provitamin A carotenoids account for 30% of vitamin A requirements, and are found in foods like kale, spinach, and carrots. So I made some carrots with tahini sauce and I have to say they're pretty (Vitamin) A+. Vitamin A is responsible for a strong immune system and decreased
- [Sweet Potato Gingerbread Scones](https://twistoflemons.com/sweet-potato-gingerbread-scones/) - I'm not entirely sure what to call these. The original intention was scone, but they are neither dry nor crumbly, so I think I'm gonna go with cake pizza? Cake by texture, pizza by shape. I'll keep this short so you can get to baking, but these have only a few tablespoons of maple syrup and
- [Lentil Vegetable Soup + Decreasing Food Waste](https://twistoflemons.com/lentil-vegetable-soup-decreasing-food-waste/) - Part of the reason I love soup so much is because it doesn't really require a recipe. I can confidently say I am not the most talented recipe curator - too much measurement. My favorite meals and moments are throwing things together in a pot or blender or pan and just seeing what happens. This
- [Vegan Sundried Tomato Basil Mac & Cheese + Iron](https://twistoflemons.com/sundried-tomato-basil-cashew-pasta-iron/) - I feel my womb is about to start weeping, which in turn means cravings are running rampant and iron levels are about to take a plunge. So I'm choosing to be a bit more mindful of my food choices, and loading up on plant-based iron sources in ways that are comforting, nourishing, and satisfying. Like
- [some gheesearch](https://twistoflemons.com/some-gheesearch/) - Told a friend I was researching ghee and its benefits the other day, some gheesearch if you will, and her response was “ghee is so hot right now.” Ghee is indeed the new kale, as ubiquitous as the pumpkin spice latte from September-November. But is there any validity behind its value? Or are people simply
- [Pumpkin Turmeric Oat Bake](https://twistoflemons.com/pumpkin-turmeric-oat-bake/) - I made these for a friend that is currently breastfeeding. Mostly because I thought it was funny to make the pun about pumpkin and pumping. I have the maturity and comedic capacity of an 11 year old boy. You can read more why oats are great galactagogues (foods that increase milk supply), as well as
- [Peach Cobbler](https://twistoflemons.com/peach-cobbler/) - I've never really been a pie person. I'm all about the cobblers with that added crunch. This recipe will now be my new favorite version of crunches. They say abs are made in the kitchen, after all. This is gluten free, and the topping's main ingredients are oats and almond flour. Recipe below! Ingredients: Filling:
- [Poké Bowl with Miso Ginger Cauliflower Rice](https://twistoflemons.com/poke-bowl-with-miso-ginger-cauliflower-rice/) - I know nothing of that new Pokemon App that is taking the world's wifi by storm and shutting down servers everywhere. Speaking of servers / serving things (desperately trying for continuity of theme here), this poké bowl is packed with omega-3s and detox enhancing cruciferous vegetables. Grab the recipe below! What you'll need: Salmon: 1
- [Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Bars](https://twistoflemons.com/chocolate-hazelnut-mousse-bars/) - It's hard for me to type this. I am currently in a haze(lnut) attempting to exercise self control knowing these are in the freezer. __________________________________________________ Insert page break to represent I just went to the freezer to have one. Okay, I'm back. I can go on now. Anyways, I can't get on board when people
- [Socca flatbread with Pea Pesto](https://twistoflemons.com/socca-flatbread-with-pea-pesto/) - I'm not exactly sure what to call this. Maybe a chickpeazza? Because it's made with chickpea flour and just a few other ingredients. Technically, it's called socca but whatever you want to call it, it's certainly a soccaulent way to start your day. Or end your day. Or have in the middle of your day.
- [Kale Pesto Hummus](https://twistoflemons.com/kale-pesto-hummus/) - I was at a pregame a few weeks ago and the topic of conversation between myself and a friend was that of hummus preferences. A colossal moment of silence for the dying art of social skills. Maybe I should start listing tentative topics of conversation in my notepad (jk I've done this before, too)? Anyways we were
- [Chocolate Avocado Mousse](https://twistoflemons.com/chocolate-avocado-mousse/) - Tossing in a suggestion to the MoMA to curate an exhibit featuring edible splatter art similar to the chocolate drizzle action below. It would make my eyes and my tongue very happy. What also makes me happy during a week that usually ~cramps~ my style is this mousse. With banana, avocado and dark chocolate, this bad boy is
- [Tomato Kale Lentil Stew](https://twistoflemons.com/tomato-kale-lentil-stew/) - This morning I got home and faced the demon that is cleaning out my car. I unloaded 11 different tupperware containers. 11. Here's a page break to represent a moment of silence... Though I'm feeling extremely fulfilled (working at the hospital, getting a Master's in something I feel such passion for, sharing with the world my kitchen creations,
- [Mushroom, pepper, tomato, arugula frittata](https://twistoflemons.com/mushroom-pepper-tomato-arugula-frittata/) - This breakfast would mark chapter 16 in the book I may start working on titled Skillet Love Affairs. Alternate titles include: Skilling Me Softly and (skil)LET'S GO TO THE KITCHEN...still TBD. All other chapters would simply be pictures of breakfasts and brussels sprouts and brownies also made in skillets. I love my skillet. Ode to skillet. Here
- [Vegetarian Lentil Chili](https://twistoflemons.com/vegetarian-lentil-chili/) - When I come home from a 12 hour shift at the hospital, all I want to do is chill(i) the fu** out. Enter this bowl stage left. It's packed with fiber (very filling), loaded with vegetables (greetings, nutrients), and even has a ton of protein from the lentils. A little sweet, a little smoky, a lot of
- [Fig Almond Butter Cups](https://twistoflemons.com/fig-almond-butter-cups/) - You may see these and think: hmm what do I do right now? Resist my urges or run the kitchen? A type of FIGht or FlIGht if you will. My advice: make them, but purrrrhaps this kitty is biased. 3 ingredients, tho. Beat the Tuesday blues with a little chocolate, almond butter and purples. Recipe below!
- [Going for it](https://twistoflemons.com/going-for-it/) - I am struggling to craft this blog post. It’s nearly 11pm on a Thursday night, 11/3/2016, and somehow I managed to throw together a 15 hour day just by creating blog posts and doing school work and hacking away at life (exercise, grocery shopping, roasting beets, getting in #10Kstepsaday, etc. etc.). I technically didn’t “work” in
- [Meal Plan 12/12-12/16](https://twistoflemons.com/meal-plan-1212-1216/) - Here's the second week of my meal plan! Planning for plants has never been easier. Click on the PDF below to view! tol_mealplan1212
- [PLANCAKE SUNDAY + Meal plan Week 3](https://twistoflemons.com/plancake-sunday-meal-plan-week-3/) - Planning meals and eating pancakes on a Sunday. Check the recipe for these gingerbread pancakes and the newest weekly meal plan below! pancakes: 1 cup almond flour 1 egg 1 egg white 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp molasses 1 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 3 dashes cinnamon 2 dashes nutmeg 1 dash
- [Detox + a giveaway](https://twistoflemons.com/detox-a-giveaway/) - I would like to start off this post with the declaration of the fact that I have an issue with the word detox. It has somehow morphed into a idea synonymous with juice cleanse and deprivation and other marketing ploys to make you feel guilty about eating. I do, however, believe in the natural detoxification abilities of
- [Inflammation + Movement](https://twistoflemons.com/inflammation-movement/) - I am so excited to write this post. Mostly because I want to see how many times I can say "sitting is the new smoking" before I get annoyed with myself. This post is about how to increase movement throughout the day, combined with decreasing low levels of inflammation, as I think the two go hand

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- [Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 12 Inch](https://twistoflemons.com/product/lodge-seasoned-cast-iron-skillet-12-inch/) - For all eggs, stir frys, and even cookie skillets.
- [Withings Activity Tracker](https://twistoflemons.com/product/withings-activity-tracker/)
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## Stories

- [Activating the vagus nerve](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/activating-the-vagus-nerve/) - Ways to activate the vagus nerve, recommendations from a physician assistant and nutritionist.
- [Key Nutrients for Mental Health](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/key-nutrient-for-mental-health/) - Key nutrients for mental health, as discussed by a physician assistant and nutritionist.
- [How to optimize bone health](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-optimize-bone-health/) - How to optimize bone health, recommendations from a physician assistant and nutritionist.
- [HOW TO SAVE MORE MONEY](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-save-more-money/) - How to save more money when you work at 9-5.
- [HOW TO BE MORE MINDFUL](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-be-more-mindful/) - how to incorporate more mindfulness into daily life, recommendations from a yoga instructor and healthcare provider.
- [TIPS FOR A HANGOVER](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/tips-for-a-hangover/) - A few tips to help a hangover, from a nutritionist and physician assistant.
- [Combating imposter syndrome](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/combating-imposter-syndrome/) - A few tips to help combat imposter syndrome during difficult moments.
- [How to prevent constipation](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-prevent-constipation/) - Tips to prevent constipation from a nutritionist and physician assistant.
- [Why you need omega-3s in your life](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/why-you-need-omega-3s-in-your-life/) - Some benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and how to incorporate more of them into your daily life!
- [BEST FOODS FOR GUT HEALTH](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/best-foods-for-gut-health/) - Recommendations for foods to eat to optimize gut health, from a nutritionist and physician assistant.
- [Tips to re-establish a routine](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/tips-to-re-establish-a-routine/) - Recommendations to re-establishing routine.
- [Ways to unwind after a long day](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/ways-to-unwind-after-a-long-day/) - 5 tips to help unwind after a long day of work!
- [Ways to increase dietary fiber](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-increase-dietary-fiber/) - A few ways to get a bit more bulk and fiber into your life! Recommendations from a nutritionist.
- [Tips for solo travel](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/tips-for-solo-travel/) - Recommendations when traveling solo.
- [Easy on the go breakfast ideas](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/easy-on-the-go-breakfast-ideas/) - On the go breakfast ideas for those busy mornings.
- [5 minute make up look](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/5-minute-make-up-look/) - A quick 5 minute make up look from day to night.
- [5 tips to increase daily movement](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-increase-daily-movement/) - A few tips on how to increase daily movement, especially if you work a desk job!
- [Prenatal gift ideas](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/prenatal-gift-ideas/) - Gift ideas for someone who's expecting, or really anyone in your life who needs a bit more self.
- [How to get more vitamin D](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-get-more-vitamin-d/) - How to get more vitamin DHOW TO GET MORE VITAMIN DRecommendations from a PA and nutritionistVitamin D deficiency is extremely common - especially after winter! Here are some tips to get a bit more of it through nutrition and lifestyle!Here are some tips to get a bit more of it through nutrition and lifestyle!Spent a bit
- [Lifestyle recommendations for heart health](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/lifestyle-recommendations-for-heart-health/) - Nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for heart health from a physician assistant / nutritionist.
- [Tips on navigating the grocery store](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/tips-on-navigating-the-grocery-store/) - A nutritionist's tips on how to navigate the grocery store.
- [5 Low Maintenance House Plants](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/5-low-maintenance-house-plants/) - 5 houseplants that require little to no effort at all!
- [Tips to avoid burnout](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/tips-to-avoid-burnout/) - Trying to avoid burn out? Here are some tips.
- [Nutrition for skin health](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/nutrition-for-skin-health/) - Key nutrients for optimal skin health. Recommendations from a nutritionist and physician assistant.
- [Immune system support](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/immune-system-support/) - Recommendations for immune system support
- [Movement recommendations for back pain](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/movement-recommendations-for-back-pain/) - Movement recommendations that can help for low back pain.
- [Foods rich in magnesium](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/foods-rich-in-magnesium/) - Foods rich in magnesium - recommendations from a nutritionist.
- [How to Stay Hydrated in a Heat Wave](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-stay-hydrated-in-a-heat-wave/) - A few tips to stay hydrated during a heat wave.
- [How to Build a Cheese Board](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-build-a-cheese-board/) - A few easy steps to building the cheese board of your dreams!
- [Fresh summer produce for summer recipes](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/fresh-summer-produce-for-summer-recipes/) - Fresh product to add to your grocery list all summer long!
- [Tips to establish a better bedtime routine.](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/tips-to-establish-a-better-bedtime-routine/) - Tips to establish a better bedtime routine.
- [What to look for in a probiotic](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/what-to-look-for-in-a-probiotic/) - Tips on how to navigate the probiotic aisle and choose one that's best for you!
- [Health hacks during busy seasons](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/health-hacks-during-busy-seasons/) - A few tips on staying well during life's busy seasons.
- [Skincare routine in your late 20s](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/skincare-routine-in-your-late-20s/) - Skincare routine tips for the late 20something.
- [Tips for healthy travel](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/tips-for-healthy-travel/) - Tips for healthy travel.
- [Gift ideas for the wellness fanatic](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/gift-ideas-for-the-wellness-fanatic/) - Gift ideas for the wellness fanatic in your life.
- [Things to do on a long flight without wifi](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/things-to-do-on-a-long-flight-without-wifi/) - Things to do on a long flight without wifi.
- [Things to do in Maui](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/things-to-do-in-maui/) - Things to do in Maui, Hawaii in 2021!
- [Things to do on Big Island, Hawaii](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/things-to-do-on-big-island-hawaii/) - Things to do in Big Island, Hawaii in 2021.
- [Skin Health 101](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/skin-health-101/) - A few recommendations for skin health! From a nutritionist / physician assistant.
- [Items to keep in your freezer](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/items-to-keep-in-your-freezer/) - Freezer items to always have on hand - recommendations from a nutritionist.
- [Establishing a healthy relationship with social media](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/establishing-a-healthy-relationship-with-social-media/) - A few tips to establish a healthy and balanced relationship with social media.
- [FAVORITE BOOKS READ IN 2021](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/favorite-books-read-in-2021/) - Favorite reads of the year thus far!
- [BEST PLACES TO GRAB A DRINK IN BOSTON](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/best-places-to-grab-a-drink-in-boston/) - Favorite spots to grab a drink in Boston, MA.
- [Hormone Balancing 101](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/hormone-balancing-101/) - A quick guide on how to optimize hormones using diet + lifestyle interventions.
- [Navigating your healthcare appointment](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/navigating-your-healthcare-appointment/) - How to navigate your healthcare appointment. Advice from a family medicine physician assistant.
- [A food blogger's most used kitchen items.](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/a-food-bloggers-most-used-kitchen-items/) - A food blogger's most used kitchen items.
- [How to find a healthy protein bar](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-find-a-healthy-protein-bar/) - Tips on how to find a protein bar from a nutritionist!
- [Outdoor springtime activities in Boston](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/outdoor-activities-to-do-in-boston-in-the-springtime/) - Outdoor activities to do in Boston in the springtime during a pandemic.
- [Things to have stocked in your pantry at all times](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/things-to-have-stocked-in-your-pantry-at-all-times/) - A few pantry essentials from a nutritionist.
- [Work from home tips](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/work-from-home-tips/) - A few tips to help maintain productivity while working from home.
- [9 ways to help improve sleep](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/9-ways-to-help-improve-sleep/) - A few ways to help lull you into a soothing slumber.
- [How to eat more mindfully](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-eat-more-mindfully/) - An introductory guide to mindful eating, including a mindful eating exercise at the end!
- [Deep breathing for stress relief](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/deep-breathing-for-stress-relief/) - Why deep breathing works and 3 types to incorporate into your daily life!
- [How to read a food label in 5 steps](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-read-a-food-label-in-5-steps/) - 5 steps that will have you reading food labels like a pro!
- [5 meal prep tips to save time in the kitchen](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/5-meal-prep-tips-to-save-time-in-the-kitchen/) - 5 ways to simplify your weekly meal prep routine to maximize time and efficiency.
- [10 simple ways to improve gut health](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/10-simple-ways-to-improve-gut-health/) - A few simple ways to improve overall gut health.
- [How to Prevent Food Waste in your Kitchen](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/how-to-prevent-food-waste-in-your-kitchen/) - A few quick tips and trips to save money and prevent food waste in your kitchen.
- [Gift ideas for wellness enthusiasts!](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/gift-ideas-for-wellness-enthusiasts/) - 8 gift ideas for the wellness fanatic in your life.
- [Good Mood Food: Nutrition to Optimize Mental Health](https://twistoflemons.com/web-stories/good-mood-food:-nutrition-to-optimize-mental-helath/) - A few recommendations for joyful nutrition to optimize mental health.

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