A little bit of savory, a little bit of sweet and a whole lot of flavor. I like my food to have a lot of depth and a variety of textures and this sweet potato apple bake fulfills all of those needs. It’s vegetarian, Paleo and Whole 30 compliant and is the perfect addition to […]
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 […]
This is the time of year for reflection. To see how far we’ve come, and what we want to accomplish moving forward. As I reflected on my life I was reminded that I’ve been through one hell of a health journey of my own. Me on the right: Then. Sick. Bloated. SO tired. Life stolen […]
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 […]
Do you ever stop to think about how you eat? Do you tend to grab something as you rush out the door and eat it while driving to work? Or do you shovel food in while checking your email? Do you finish your meals still hungry and craving something? I know that used to be […]
Pack in nutrient dense foods especially fat. Avocado, a spoonful of coconut oil, healthy proteins. Fill your body with nutrition and your cravings should subside- or you at least won’t have room for more junk. Drink a sweet tasting tea…and a lot of it! My favorites are Harney and Sons Herbal Cinnamon, Numi Organic […]