“Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy.” Miss Frizzle, the adventurous teacher from “The Magic School Bus,” said it best with these words. As a mom of two young children, I see firsthand how children naturally want to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy. It’s important for us adults to encourage their exploration and…
background & experience My mission, by combining my scientific background and passion for wellness, is to help people understand how to effectively prevent and treat chronic disease. I earned a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University and PhD in Biomedical Sciences, with a focus on oncology and structural biology, from NYU. I've worked as…
Protein: it’s what’s for breakfast
Many of us can recall at least a few mornings when we were told, “Don’t skip your breakfast, it’s the most important meal of the day.” This sentiment is true—eating breakfast is essential to our health. At breakfast time, we are breaking an overnight fast and it’s critical for us to consume the nutrients we…
Weeknight bolognese
Servings: 2 children and 2 adults + leftover sauce to freeze for future meal Ingredients 1.5 lb lean ground turkey or beef (or combination of both) 1/2 large red onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 28 oz can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes 2 c red wine, preferably a wine with pepper flavors 1/2…
Good morning smoothie
2 servings (12-16 oz each) Ingredients 1c unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1c chocolate almond milk 1 banana 1c frozen organic berries 1 scoop chocolate Sun Warrior plant-based protein 1/2c 2% greek yogurt (we use 2% Fage) handful of ice, add more as needed Protocol Add all ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth, and serve.…
Welcome to Cultivated Curiosity
Welcome to Cultivated Curiosity! My name is Kelly Jamieson Thomas. As an engineer, scientist, spiritual being, and mother of two young children, my passion for wellness is not only driven by my desire to prevent disease so that I may live a long, vibrant life, but also by my passion to inspire others to do…
Our favorite whole wheat waffles
Servings: 12 servings, 1 waffle each Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp baking powder ¼ cup ground flax seed (optional if you don't have on hand) ½ tsp sea salt 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 2¾ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk) ¼ cup pure maple syrup 2 Tbsp sunflower,…