As the New Year quickly approaches, I want to discuss one topic that can either significantly help or hinder your journey towards improved health in 2021: food strategy guidelines. This is a timely topic as the 2020-2025 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines guidelines will be released today. The USDA also offers a […]
The health of our immune system could not be more important for our overall safety at a time like this. With a post-holiday surge of the novel coronavirus on the horizon, cold season upon us, and flu season coming up fast, we are up against a concerning combination. This is why I am so excited […]
After many months of collective challenges, the news of multiple successful COVID-19 vaccines is welcomed, to say the least. And since researchers are predicting efficacy rates of over 95%, the end to the pandemic may now be part of our foreseeable future! But these shots will not be available to everyone everywhere immediately; immunocompromised individuals and […]
I have always been a big fan of quinoa for its taste—I love that it is slightly nutty and earthy because it pairs so well with many different kinds of plant foods. But once I learned about all of quinoa’s amazing health benefits, I started including it as a main ingredient in my cooking as […]
Water is the essence of life, as in, we cannot survive without it for more than two days! Drinking water is crucial to the health of urinary, digestive, and nervous systems, as well as our brains, hearts, kidneys and skin. To help with staying hydrated, I love using Ultima Replenisher Hydrating Electrolyte Powder, a delicious, […]
Given the current state of the world, many of us are forgoing restaurants and cooking up most meals in our own kitchens—so there has never been a better time to invest in sound cookware! Aside from toxicity and sustainability, there is a lot to consider when shopping for pots and pans: How often you will […]
I have decided to start including Eidon’s Liquid Silica in the Detox Tonic in my S.O.U.P. Cleanse! You may have never even heard of Silica (not to be confused with silicone, a synthetic compound), but it is one of the most abundant naturally occurring compounds (silicon and oxygen, SiO2) on Earth! And it is the seventh most […]
If you are at all interested in health and make sure to get proper nutrients, you have likely heard of Omega-3 fatty acids. But what are they? Why do we need them? And where can we get them? Most people know that omega-3s are important, but many could not tell you what their healthiest and […]
You will find pumpkin seed oil, avocado oil, walnut oil, sesame oil, coconut oil, and even algae oil in my kitchen on any given day of the week, but there is no oil I use as much or enjoy as much as extra virgin olive oil. At home, we have gotten into the hobby of researching […]
There is so much controversy in the world of wellness on what is actually “healthy” for you. Personally, I am a huge believer in bio-individuality, and that one person’s food can be another person’s poison, in other words, what might be extremely healing for you may not be as beneficial for your friend. However, water […]