It's a summer salad that is sweet and crunchy, with a little kick of spicy and fruity. Whether you serving this at a picnic or for lunch or dinner, this salad has it all! Want to simplify things? Have the chicken pre-cooked and shredded (or cubed) a head of time and mix with the chili […]
Rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats that support the immune system and thyroid, coconut flour is fantastic and fast becoming a healthy baker’s new friend. Gluten free and full of manganese, it helps support bone and nervous system health as well. Coconut flour doesn’t behave the same in recipes as grain based flour. […]
It’s pretty obvious these days that most conventional approaches to chronic health problems fail to address the root causes and instead chase symptoms. Perhaps this is nowhere more apparent than with depression. Some might point out things like imbalances with brain chemistry, or inactivity, or pulling away socially, but all of these things are […]
If you haven’t heard of Paleo eating before, it's a style that focuses on nutrient-dense foods, such as vegetables, meats, seafood, nuts and fruit, and avoids processed foods, sugar, oils, and some grains, and dairy. A diet, full of refined foods, trans fats and sugar leads to many of the degenerative diseases out there. […]
There is a relatively new discovery that is still somewhat unknown to most people. It's called BDNF--Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor. There are numerous studies that lead to the same conclusion: BDNF is like Miracle-gro for the brain! So, here are just a few ways that BDNF can help you have a better brain... 1. BDNF […]
If you have ever attended one of my Workshops, you know I talk about the benefits of MCT oil. MCT is the medium chains extracted from coconut oil, and it has natural energy and healing properties. I call it Superhero fuel. Unlike coconut oil though, it is odorless and tasteless, which helps when you want […]
It’s no wonder people have a hard time losing weight these days! All the conflicting information and outright misinformation out there is downright confusing. It can be extremely challenging to say the least. One week you are told that soy milk is amazing, and the next week you hear it causes cancer. Then, you hear […]
Looking at the cartons of ice cream and frozen yogurt at the grocery store this summer, you are going to see a lot of ingredients like High Fructose Corn Syrup, Xanthan & Guar Gum, Corn Sugar, Mono & Diglycerides, Polysorbate, Carrageenan and all sorts of other things that are difficult to pronounce. For an […]
Over the past few decades, salt has gotten a pretty bad rap. We’ve heard all the big, bad, ugly things associated with salt, such as contributing to high blood pressure. Like many of the various things people hear through “pop health” culture, this is somewhat inaccurate. You see, salt is not the enemy you […]
No matter what season, Salmon is always an excellent choice for a meal. Packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, B-12, B-6, B-3, vitamin C, biotin, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium, salmon is touted for benefiting your cardiovascular system, improving mood and cognition, reducing inflammation, and decreasing risk of some cancers. Much debate has been […]
