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What Exactly Is Functional Medicine and Functional Nutrition, Anyway?
What is exactly is functional medicine & nutrition, anyway?You may have been hearing the term “functional medicine” or “functional nutrition” and wondering what that even means and if it’s right for you. So happy you asked. Please see questions below that we hear...
Why Organic?
Why Organic? To buy organic or not? With more choices available than ever before, it can be overwhelming. You may also wonder if it’s really worth the extra cost. In this short guide, I have broken down for you what organic means when it comes to produce, as well as...
Gut & Psychology Syndrome Protocol (GAPS)101
GAPS 101 As I am often asked about what I do as a dietitian and a certified GAPS Practitioner, I decided to compile all of the questions into an FAQ format. What childhood and adult conditions do best on GAPS? Parents usually decide to try the Gut & Psychology...
Your Auxiliary Brain
Your Auxiliary Brain How Your Microbes May Control Your MoodNo, it’s not in your head. Over 3 millions Americans suffer from anxiety or depression and research has shown that this emotional pain can lead directly to what can be physically debilitating symptoms....
What is Leaky Gut?
What is leaky gut?Leaky gut syndrome was not generally recognized by conventional physicians for quite a long time, but evidence is accumulating that this debilitating condition needs to be taken seriously. The theory is that leaky gut syndrome, also called “increased...
Water Up: Hydrate Smarter! Part 2
When to Drink Water We are the most dehydrated when we wake up in the morning, and our body is in the most need of fluids to flush out the toxins that the liver has been throwing off all night as it processed the food and drinks from the day before. I recommend...
Water Up: Hydrate Smarter! Part 1
Ok, so you’ve probably heard that our bodies are 70% water. More specifically, our brains are 90% water! An excellent book on this topic is “Your Bodies Many Cries for Water”, by Fereydoon Batmanghelidj. The main quote I always remember from his work is “you are not...
Vanilla Bourbon Brussel Sprouts
A classic twist on roasted sprouts. The vanilla and bourbon balance the sea salt for a sweet, salty flavor that even kids love. Don't worry, the alcohol in the bourbon cooks off. Makes 6-8 1 cup servings. Gather: 2 lbs brussel sprouts 1/3 cup olive oil 2 T bourbon 1...
Using Your Will Power to Change Your Health
The Will. Definition 1: The power to choose what you do. The Will. Definition 2: The blend of self-discipline and determination that enables one to do something, even in the face of obstacles. It often seems that the motivating factor that feeds our will is negative...
Strawberries & Vanilla Cashew Cream
This pudding like cream is great alone, or as a dip for fresh fruit, especially strawberries. Try grilling orange rounds (peeled first) on the BBQ with it. Great for parties! Gather: 3 cups raw cashews (soaked for 8 hrs, water drained) 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 tsp sea...
Apple Cider Vinegrette
A Universal Dressing~works with any salad combination Gather. 1/2 cup olive oil (or walnut oil) 2 TBS flax oil 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp raw honey Now Do This. Put all in a jar or your blender and mix well. Will keep in fridge for a week....
Raw Coconut Curry Soup
Equipment Cleaver to cut coconuts Vitamix or powerful blender Gather 2 young coconuts, water and meat 1/4-1/2 jalapeno (start w/ 1/4 and add more if you need) 2 inches of ginger, peeled and grated 2 dates, pitted 1 TBS curry powder 1 TBS Nama Shoyu 1/2 cup cilantro...
11 Nutrition Principles Most People Benefit From
*Drink 1/3 of your water needs 1st thing, before tea or coffee. Our body uses lots of fluids in the night to rebuild and repair cells, so we wake up slightly dehydrated. *Eat within 1 hr of waking. Get the metabolic engine roaring early and it will operate more...
Champagne Shallot Vinegrette
Gather. 1/2 cup champagne vinegar 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 cup cold pressed olive oil 1 shallot peeled 2 cloves garlic 1 TBS dijon mustard 2 TBS raw honey 1 tsp sea salt black pepper to taste Now Do This. Throw it all in your blender for 30 seconds on...
Getting Your Greens In as Painlessly as Possible
Increasing the Amount of Greens & Water in Your Diet are the Top 2 ways to see quick changes in your health,energy levels,physique & skin. Transitioning So, how do you go from eating a side salad with dinner to eating 6 servings of greens a day? Good...