Before I get to sharing the good stuff with you, I feel like I should explain what Au Naturalex is all about. Let me give you a little background on how we came up with this name (I say we because it really was a group effort, thanks mom :)) ). I wanted this space to house all kinds of natural, fresh, and minimal recipes. And I really wanted my name to portray that. So… here’s the story.
Many of you are probably familiar with the french term “au naturale” which translates to “in the natural state”. And while it often refers to someone who is naked or wearing no makeup it basically means natural, fresh, and minimal. And if you know me, then you know that’s what I like, to keep life pretty simple.
Now, if you’re really paying attention you’d be able to tell that my name Alex is also incorporated or maybe you think that I’ve just added an X to the end of naturale. Well, I did but there’s more to the story. Let me explain. If you’ve ever been sick and saw a doctor, most likely you received a piece of paper for your medicine (it’s probably all electronic now lol but you get the picture). That was your prescription or also known as your Rx. Now a quick Google search of the Rx symbol will reveal that it stands for the Latin term “recipe” meaning “to take”. So as a dietitian, this was a perfect fit for my name because I truly believe that food is medicine!
And finally, for the “Au” portion (because everything has a meaning here). Other than being the beginning to the french word “Au Naturale”, Au is also a chemical element (thanks college chemistry :/ ). It’s actually gold (like the stuff you mine from the ground), which is one of the most sought after elements in the world due to its high value. So in other words, it’s of the highest quality, which is the kind of information I aim to deliver. In fact, it is expected of all dietitians as we must only use scientific-evidence based information in all practices. This reason, (and all the scary science classes) is what differentiates Registered Dietitians from any food blogger so you know that what you’re getting is the real deal.
So that’s it! Au Naturalex boiled down is highest quality, all natural, recipes. But remember that being healthy isn’t just about the food you consume. It’s also about how we nourish ourselves mentally and emotionally. That being said, I hope to also share some remedies that can help everyone be their best.
Make sure to check out the Recipes + Remedies tab which will be home to all my recipes and ideas for well-being going forward!