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Simple ways to plan and prepare meals
You want to eat healthier, but you’re super-busy. You eat out several times a week because that’s what you have to do. That’s what works for you and your family (when it comes to time and convenience). But you probably realize it’s not working great when it comes to...
HEAL – the word of the day
I just got done watching the movie Heal on Netflix for the 2nd time. So powerful and so appropriate for our current times whether we are suffering physically or emotionally. They share stories from spiritual leaders, physicians, and those with chronic illnesses...
Words of Wisdom in these Trying Times
I received a letter from my functional medicine doctor the other day that left me with a whole new perspective of covid 19. She also gave me a few tips of what I could do to strengthen my immune system too. What I really loved about it was the calming effect it had on...
Creamy Asparagus + Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil 2 leeks 8 – 10 fresh tarragon leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried 1 cup dried red lentils 1 1b. asparagus 6 cups vegetable broth or water (I used a combo) mineral salt & fresh cracked pepper, to taste juice of 1 lemon Prep...
Don’t BUY into the HYPE
Another new year and another resolution?? Oh nooo.....not again! The most common resolutions that I hear are about weight-loss and joining the gym. Do you know why? We are constantly bombarded by TV advertisements for weight-loss programs and gym memberships....
Food, Pleasure and Connection
Are you getting enough nutritious food? Are you experiencing enough pleasure? And are you connected with people who truly value you for who you are? Who get you? Who love you unconditionally? Who have your back when the going gets tough? We talk a lot about the...
The Importance of Periodic Detoxing and Cleansing
Our current day diets are wreaking havoc on our bodies beginning with our intestinal tracts. We are loading ourselves up with nutrient poor, chemical rich, toxic fat foods instead of real whole foods and purified water that we were meant to consume. Our intestinal...
Orange, Fennel and Beet Salad
Fresh oranges, earthy beets, and fennel combine perfectly in this tasty orange, fennel, and beet salad. Zesty herb vinaigrette dressing gives the already flavorful fruit and vegetable medley an appetizing twist. Serve this healthy salad for a light lunch or brighten...
My #1 Pet Peeve…
For those of you who truly know me, have heard me speak or have worked with me you know how this ingredient drives me crazy! For years I have questioned the validity of this. I used to think to myself if it's so natural why can't they list the actual ingredients on...
Preventing and Reversing Cancer
It is heartbreaking to me the amount of people who are suffering with digestive issues, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, cancer, depression, anxiety and so many other debilitating health issues and have no idea what's causing it or what to do about it....