The first recipe for Cooking with Intention is Dragonfly Chili. I have been making chili for years and have been modifying it to offer the most beneficial nutrients. It's starting to get chilly here, and it seems everyone is getting sick. I love a good chicken noodle soup, but I feel chili is a bit heartier. Ingredients List: 1 lb. Grass-Fed Ground Beef Organic Garlic (Minced, as much as you love. I did 4 cloves) 1 each Organic Red and Green Bell Peppers (Chopped to the size

One week ago, I decided to go all in: no gluten, no dairy, no added sugar, no coffee, and a lot more foods that help my body feel calm instead of inflamed. And honestly? It was not as hard as it sounds. I think the biggest reason is that I was locked in. I was ready to make changes, and that mindset helped so much. When your mind is made up, the daily choices feel a little less dramatic. I was not trying to make gourmet meals or follow some complicated plan. I kept it simple,

Six days in, and I can already feel a shift. I’m not saying everything is magically fixed. I’m not floating through the kitchen glowing with perfect discipline. I still miss coffee. A lot. Like, “ugh, I know, I know, I love coffee” kind of miss it. But today felt different. I’m on day 6 of an anti-inflammatory diet, and for now that means no dairy, no gluten, no refined sugar, no coffee, and no ultra-processed foods. It sounds like a lot when I write it out. Honestly, it feel

Mindfulness has become a buzzword in recent years, but its roots run deep in ancient practices. As our lives become increasingly fast-paced and chaotic, the need for mindfulness has never been more critical. This blog post explores the concept of mindfulness, its benefits, and practical ways to incorporate it into your daily routine.