Gut Health
Is My Poop Normal?
Yes, I’m serious! (And don’t you sometimes wonder anyway?) You already know that your poop can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional, health. You may get constipation or have diarrhea when you eat something that “doesn’t agree with you,” or when you’re super-nervous about something. And what about fiber and water? If you’re not…
Read MoreFeeling Bloated? – This May Be Why…
Whether you wake up feeling bloated, or it happens progressively throughout the day, there’s one thing you should know: bloating isn’t normal. Bloating is the body’s way of communicating to you that something in your diet or lifestyle isn’t right. With that said, there could be several different factors causing you to feel bloated, or…
Read MoreChocolate Cauliflower Smoothie
Looking for new ways to cram in more fiber? Then try this fabulous creamy smoothie! Adding cauliflower to a smoothie might seem odd, but it creates an attractive velvety texture and is a useful way to add more nutrition into your diet. Frozen cauliflower florets work best – but you can also use frozen riced…
Read MoreStrawberry Kiwi Smoothie
If done right, smoothies can make nutritious meal, packing satisfying ingredients along with fiber, vitamins, minerals and other immune and health-protecting substances. This delicious and refreshing Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie can help you get your daily dose of vitamin C. Kiwi and nutrition-rich strawberries, are packed with antioxidants, fiber, and they are relatively low in sugar…
Read More7 Foods to Boost Your Immune System
Cabbage – Cabbage has a multitude of health benefits, from strengthening immune systems and improving digestion to killing bacteria and fighting cancer. This cabbage soup recipe is full of high immunity vegetables. It has been a Godsend around our house this last week with all the gunk going around! Leafy Greens – such as spinach, kale…
Read MoreImmune Boosting Garlic Spread
When you combine the immune system boosting properties of garlic and some heart-healthy olive oil, you end up with one delicious spread. It’s excellent on roasted vegetables, cooked chicken or fish, as a dip, or added to salads. Enjoy! Ingredients: 6 teaspoons Garlic 4 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon Cumin 1/4 teaspoon Oregano…
Read MoreImmune Boosting Smoothie
My go-to Immune Boosting Smoothie includes avocado, spinach, mint leaves, and a refreshing touch of lemon. The greens in this smoothie contain the vitamins and minerals your body needs for optimal function of your immune system, the fiber from the greens also feeds the microbiome in your gut, which ensures that you absorb these vitamins…
Read MoreBlood Pressure Balancing Smoothie Bowl
In addition to antioxidants, this smoothie bowl is loaded with blood-pressure lowering potassium, vitamin C, fiber and dietary nitrate. Enjoy! Serves 1 1 cup kale ½ cup berries (your favorite kind) ½ cup beets, raw, diced ½ banana 2 tbsp flax seeds, ground 1 dash cinnamon ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened Instructions: Add all ingredients…
Read MoreChocolate Almond Ice Cream
Enjoy this guilt-free version of ice cream. Made with only three ingredients, it’s a snap to prepare. Serves 2 2 bananas, chopped and frozen 1 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened 2 tbsp almond butter, unsweetened Instructions 1 – Add chopped frozen bananas to a food processor. Pulse or lightly blend until almost smooth. 2 – Add…
Read MorePistachio Green Tea (Matcha) Energy Bites
You’re going to love my recipe for one of the tastiest (and easy to make) snacks ever! Serves 6 (makes 12-18 bites) 1.5 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened 1/2 cup crushed pistachios 4 tbsp almond flour 1 tbsp matcha green tea 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup 1 tbsp coconut oil Instructions Add all ingredients into…
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