Judging by the jugs of homemade kombucha and hoards of lacto-fermented foods in Phoebe Lapine’s fridge, you might never guess that this food blogger and private chef was once reluctant to embrace wellness as we know it.

After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder in her twenties, Phoebe went searching for a way to feel better naturally — but didn’t want to give up on less kale-centric personal pleasures. Her new book, The Wellness Project, chronicles her year long self-experiment with finding that liveable balance, which she refers to as “healthy hedonism”. Catchy.

Phoebe’s down to earth perspective and craveably clean recipes illustrate a flavor of living well we can all relate to — a sense of healthful balance that’s brought to life in her fridge full of diverse, nutrient whole food ingredients, like so many other wellness pros we love. Take a tour…