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    Hi

    I'm a plant-based recipe developer, welcome to my happy space. At age 22, I healed my autoimmune disease through food. By age 24 I was running a major health food company selling to Whole Foods Markets, corporations, hotels and also high powered celebrity clients. In the past 20 years I have shown hundreds of thousands of people the healing power of foods and demonstrated through my cutting edge products that vegan foods didn't have to be "hippie". They are high vibe and powerful.

    My mission creating plant-based recipes for all of you and for big companies is being committed to empowering people to change their lives, take control of their health, feel great, and healing their illness and weight issues.

    Before I was healed, I spent so many years trying one diet after another. I couldn’t stick to one way of eating. I blamed gluten for my health problems. Then I went high protein. Then I figured running twice a day would solve my body issues. Maybe not eating was the answer? I was all over place, unable to make a decision and stick to it. I didn't know what I wanted or why I wanted it.  

    Crazier thing is, when I took a step back I realized my relationships weren’t all that much different. I was striving for perfection but unclear as to what I really wanted or needed. I was confused unsure and focused so much on the negative "what ifs" that I attracting chaos. I had a million limiting beliefs and didn't even realize I had them. I was often fearful, thinking of what could go wrong instead of what could go right.

    Getting my mindset right was the first step in my healing. Perfection and dogmatism is not part of healing in fact they hold us back from success. Many times people associate veganism with dogmatism. Let's not confuse dogmatism with being fully committed to something. I began holding myself accountable everyday but not shaming myself when I indulged in things outside my goals. There is a difference. A whole foods plant based diet is a way of eating and a way of life. 

    Take responsibility to wake up. You are the pure potential. If you want good health you will have to commit.

    If you're anything like me, you will benefit from taking control of your health through creating new routine and new eating habits. Take this journey with me, start by reserving your seat in my next FREE 3 day challenge.

    Or click here to sign up for my one-on-one coaching.

    If you do like any of my recipes, please comment or tag me on instagram or facebook. I love seeing everybody's creations and their progress.

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    If you are interested in anything marketing (media) related please email me. 

    I’ve worked with many really cool companies including The Chalkboard Mag, The Honest Company, JambaJuice and Whole Foods Market. My writing and/or recipes have been featured online via Huffington Post, The MotherList, Poppy&Seed, Barre3, Fitness Mag,  Prana Clothing, VUORI clothing, and more. 

    puremamas @ gmail.com

    All photos and content are property of Pure Mamas (unless otherwise noted), please do not redistribute without my permission, thanks! 



    ABOUT ME

    I have been obsessed with coffee, baking and vegetarianism since I was 13 years old [that's when I decided to stop eating meat]. In high school I was the head pastry chef at a popular coffee shop near my house. I loved baking so much that I used to invite friends over before school started every morning for homemade lattes and scones.

    After suffering from auto immune disease, I changed my diet and completely erased all of my horrible auto immune symptoms. Using my experience in baking I began making my own unique healthy cookies and muffins that were free from eggs, gluten, dyes, preservatives and dairy.

    And there began my vegan, gluten-free, organic snack food company, Kookie Karma, in Santa Monica, CA. I simultaneously studied for my Masters in Holistic Nutrition. I ran that business full time for over 11 years.

    Kookie Karma products were featured in Whole Foods Markets, Amazon, and select health food stores nationally and internationally.

    Now age 41 I’m a single mom of 3 kids, living in Southern California with my tribe and cooking up a storm in my little plant-based kitchen.

    I have been cooking for clients, consulting for health food start-ups, journalism, photography and recipe development for other like-minded rad companies. Last year I finished an intensive course in Plant-Based Nutrition through Cornell University online.

     And now I have just launched my new line of PURE sauces.

    CHECK OUT MY LIFE ON INSTAGRAM for more recipes, food, family and friend pics.


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    Welcome to my 20-year plant-based journey.

    After healing my own auto-immune disease and starting an International food company, I have since made it my goal is to help as many people as I can switch to a more plant-based diet and to make healthier food choices. Certified in plant-based nutrition.

    Join me on this journey; I'm here to serve and help.

    I trust the science that backs it. More about me →

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    What a fun collaboration with @veggiesdontbite a few weeks ago. We teamed up (in person) to create a bloody Maria recipe. It’s truly our own unique fun take on the traditional Bloody Mary. I’m not a huge fan of hard alcohol but I can do some tequila. And one cool thing about this recipe is you don’t need any alcohol. It’s THAT GOOD! And you really won’t miss it. Thanks for a fun day @veggiesdontbite link in my bio for full recipe on the blog right now. 
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    My oldest son lived off my homemade baby formula.
    My oldest son lived off my homemade baby formula. It’s fresh and easy to make. This homemade baby formula recipe has literally saved so many babies lives. Please share it with anybody you know suffering from the baby formula shortage crisis. Or DM for more info. I’m not here to debate breastfeeding, cows milk, formula, none of that matters right now these babies need to eat and this recipe can help so many! Please share. But consult pediatrician before using. 
Recipe:
6 oz Goats Milk
2 oz Carrot Juice
2 oz Water
a few drops Flax Oil (EFAs) with DHA
¼tsp nutritional yeast {for the folic acid and b12 boost that goats milk lacks}
LINK IN MY BIO TO FULL RECIPE DETAILS
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    ✨GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED✨

    Plant-based eaters, lis
    ✨GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED✨
Plant-based eaters, listen up! There is a brand new HIGH PROTEIN, SOY-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE “protein” on the market!! 
Made from pea protein, @tmrwfoods new “meat” shreds are delicious, texture is perfect, and it’s so easy to make. In my photo I made a super healthy 10 minute “Chicken” Salad with Lemon and Avocado.
That’s it. Contest ends Tuesday, May 17th 2022 11:59pm PST!
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    Having delicious dressings prepped for the week is
    Having delicious dressings prepped for the week is key to succeeding at a maintaining a healthy plant-based diet. A great sauce can make or break a dish. Here is one to keep in the fridge for last minute quick dinners or lunches. My miso ginger & garlic dressing is superb. Give it a go next week!
INGREDIENTS 
2 cloves raw garlic, pressed or minced
1 tablespoon ginger root, grated
½ cup toasted sesame oil
⅓ cup mirin
1 tablespoon light miso paste
½ large lemon, juice only
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon agave nectar (optional) 
INSTRUCTIONS 
All all the ingredients into a blender or a bowl. Blend or whisk util everything is completely combined and creamy.
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    A healthy diet is so key to many aspects of our li
    A healthy diet is so key to many aspects of our lives. Diet plays a huge role in disease gene deregulation, it requires less time at the gym with a trainer (more energy, less extra weight, & better recovery), diet helps with brain fog making us feel more clear headed, stronger teeth and better smelling breath is a great side effect, your skin care routine will thank you as well (more hydrated, less blemishes)! 
Because you feel so energetic, clear headed and strong, you end up with more confidence, self love and therefor self respect. This snowballs into less self sabotage and more self control! 
There are so many reasons why putting the time and energy into cleaning up your diet PAYS OFF!
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    I want to introduce you to a term I coined this ye
    I want to introduce you to a term I coined this year. I was trying so hard for so long to describe a way of cooking that is from the soul, tapping into a skill we all have deep down but often don’t recognize or trust in: Intuitive Cooking. Not intuitive eating, but intuitive cooking! It's a type of cooking that comes from within! Not looking outside yourself but looking within; knowing and trusting yourself. Using flavors, ingredients, fruits/vegetables, and spices you love, and then applying all the cooking knowledge you have from your years of eating breakfast lunch, and dinner. Having fun in the kitchen. Seeing cooking as an art. 
So often we give our power away to recipes or people called experts. You know - those chefs or bloggers that seem “better at cooking” than you are. 
So often we assume others must know more than we do. And this diminishes our own trust in our abilities.  But I’m gonna tell you a secret: you are a creator in the kitchen with artistic abilities you have yet to discover or acknowledge. Trust yourself; and you’ve taken your first step towards better health and taking your power back. 
This right here is what I call the fridge dump dinner. I took whatever I had leftover in the fridge and made a nutritious meal from it. Read more on my blog: link to blog article in my bio. 
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    Say hello to Ginger Miso Dressing! A tangy, citrus
    Say hello to Ginger Miso Dressing! A tangy, citrusy, earthy, sweet and gingery salad dressing. It’s so simple and can take any fresh ingredient from boring to magical. ✨ link to full recipe in my bio!
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    Who is ready to f#!ing uplevel? Say bye to mediocr
    Who is ready to f#!ing uplevel? Say bye to mediocrity and the old version of you that isn’t aligned with where you want to truly be! Who wants to manifest sh*t and take charge of their health! It’s time we all take our power back and stop looking to the outside world to tell us how to think, feel, heal and act. Link in profile to discover the awakened you!!! Who’s in? Link in profile to my exclusive health and happiness virtual launch! It’s been YEARS in the making. 💗✌🏻🙏🏻
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