If you read the blog 10 Ways to Better Gut Health you already know how important your gut microbiome is and by now have probably tried at least one of those ways. (Click here to read the blog) Let’s pretend you haven’t gotten around to trying one of those ten yet. You haven’t forgotten about […]
Eating for better gut health can be both nutritious and great tasting! Try one of these gut health recipes and see how good it can be to eat healthy! Adzuki Bean and Asparagus Salad Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 1 bunch thin asparagus, rough ends trimmed off ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Zest and juice from […]
Science is confirming what holistic practitioners have long proclaimed, gut health is the key to overall health. Gut health refers to the balance of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract. The digestive tract takes in food, digests it for energy, absorbs nutrients and expels the waste. The mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines are all […]
The room was quiet, the soothing music was between songs and the heater had kicked off, then it happened…borborygmi. Commonly known as stomach growling. It has probably happened to you, your stomach growled at the most inappropriate time. You don’t know it’s coming, one moment you are a normal human and the next your […]
We all do it. Sometimes the amazing aroma and delicious flavor gets the best of us. Especially if we’re a bit on the hungry side. I’m talking about overeating at meals. This can have a big impact on our weight, energy levels, and overall health and well-being. Of course our body needs food to fuel […]
Recently I purchased my first piece of silicone bakeware. I didn’t make the purchase because I wanted the silicone part, I just wanted the sheet pan, but a silicone liner came with it. Silicone liners are intended to keep foods from sticking and make clean up easier. I mostly use parchment paper for that purpose […]
Your physical appearance can tell you a lot about the state of your internal health. Most natural health practitioners include a physical examination since the condition of your hair, skin, and nails can be signs of underlying health issues, like nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and the health of your digestive system. One secret to growing […]
The nighttime temperatures have started to drop and the promise of fall is in the air. A part of eating healthy is trying to eat seasonally. What does that mean? It means eating things that are in season now. In our global world these days we can get most produce any time of the year. […]
Have you ever smelled a big pot of bone broth or stock simmering, filling the kitchen with that enchanting aroma? Well that simmering stock has finally been recognized as a health food. Known as bone broth, there are now cafes and stands that only sell broth. Easy to carry in a to-go coffee cup, bone […]
On a hot day there is nothing like a cold glass of herbal iced tea. Maybe a refreshing peppermint or a lovely lemongrass and hibiscus. It’s like getting a kiss from mother nature. Fresh herbs are wonderful when you have access to them. When you don’t, dried herbs are the next best thing. Remember, dried […]
Breakfast is the hardest meal of the day for me. I don’t like traditional breakfast foods. Except grits. I like grits. You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While there have been studies that link eating breakfast to good health, we still don’t know if eating breakfast causes better […]
Growing up in the rural south my family grew a home garden for as long as I remember. I have fond memories of working in the garden. To this day nothing tastes as good as a fresh tomato sandwich with a tomato still warm from the sun and enough mayonnaise to make it slide out […]