Hibiscus & Mint — a fresh Instagram presence and new podcast on Spotify — offers clear, actionable advice for those looking to embrace clean living. The platform is the brainchild of Dallas native Mimi Hasan, who embarked on a wellness journey nearly a decade ago after experiencing various health challenges. Now, she does the heavy lifting for others, helping them navigate the world of non-toxic living.
“My family’s Jamaican, and I saw how my parents prioritized healthy eating, exercise, and education,” Mimi recalls. “But when I started getting diagnoses in college, my family wasn’t sure how to help. I was put on several prescriptions by different doctors for anxiety, depression, severe menstrual cycles, eczema, and cystic acne.” She felt she was too young to rely on prescriptions for life. “I started researching other possible causes and solutions.” Through careful exploration — under medical supervision — she was able to make lifestyle changes that allowed her to wean off medications safely.
Mimi’s journey began with a dive into everyday products like feminine care, skin care, and toiletries. She was shocked to learn that even’ natural’ items could contain harmful ingredients. “There are no regulations on what can be labeled ‘natural.’ You have to specifically look for all-natural and non-toxic products.”
A couple of years into cleaner living, she embraced veganism and combined her love of cooking and wellness goals. Determined to make flavorful, plant-based meals that didn’t feel restrictive, she now shares colorful, globally inspired dishes on her Instagram @ hibiscusandmint. “Food is medicine, and I include clean proteins, probiotic-rich foods, hydration-supporting ingredients, and anti-inflammatory spices in my diet.” This way of eating played a key role in alleviating her symptoms.
Today, Hibiscus & Mint shares curated non-toxic finds, clean living insights, and vibrant plant-based inspiration grounded in well-researched, fact-based information. Mimi’s undergraduate and post-graduate education at Baylor University taught her to evaluate scientific data. Her podcast is an extension of that and offers listeners approachable guidance on clean living.
Why and how to do these things are detailed on her platforms, but for those new to non-toxic living, Mimi suggests reading ingredients, detoxing regularly, and reducing exposure to microplastics. Avoiding phthalates, parabens, and aluminum in personal care products and using a product rating app like Yuka can simplify the process. To support natural detoxification, she recommends staying hydrated and visiting a dry sauna weekly. For those who want to go a step further, research a safe, nutritionist-backed detox program online. Lastly, reducing microplastic exposure can be as simple as ditching plastic water bottles, replacing plastic food containers with glass, silicone, or ceramic, and using wooden or bamboo cooking utensils and cutting boards.
“I want to empower people with practical solutions worth investing in,” Mimi says. “Being healthy is a journey, and it isn’t only about what you eat — it’s also about what you expose your body to, how you move, and even how you think.” Now healthy and thriving, Mimi’s proof of the transformative power of clean living — and now, she’s on a mission to help others do the same.
IG: @hibiscusandmint
Podcast: The Hibiscus and Mint Podcast
