Your gut hosts trillions of microbes. These include bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi and protozoa. Freaky yet fascinating fact: Many scientists believe we are made up of more microbe cells than human cells! When in balance, these microbes control inflammation, keep your mood in check, help digest food and uptake nutrients, strengthen your immune system and so much […]

How you start your day sets the mood for what’s to come. I used to sleep with my phone on my pillow. The alarm would go off and before my eyes were even completely open, I’d be scrolling like a mad woman, checking emails, my social media, the news. The rest of my day would […]

When your blood sugar is not balanced, your body stops functioning like it is supposed to. You experience cravings. Get hangry. Feel fatigued. You have that oh-so-hated belly fat. Your concentration is pretty much non-existent. And you feel moody and unmotivated. Cutting sugar from your diet is a great start- but it can be HARD […]

With coronavirus COVID-19 monopolizing the news right now, there is a lot of fear of what’s to come. There is so much we don’t know, but we can empower ourselves by putting some preventative practices into play so that our immune system is as robust as possible. Our immune system has a powerful army ready […]

Do you speak to your body in ways that will enhance or impair your health? “I cheated and had queso.” “I was bad and ate a piece of bread.” “I feel so guilty about eating that chocolate.”   The words you use have a powerful impact on the health of your organs, your cells, your entire […]

INGREDIENTS SALAD 4 cups of broccoli, chopped very small 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup green onions, chopped ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro ½ cup dried cranberries or fresh blueberries 1-2 tablespoons real maple syrup (optional)   DRESSING 1/3 cup tahini 1 large lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 3-5 […]