It is the middle of February which means it is officially Girl Scout cookie season. When you are out at the grocery store, you are probably seeing those adorable green-vested little girls selling Thin Mints. Do me a favor though, resist the impulse to buy them! While Thin Mints do not include any animal products, […]
Repost from The Chalkboard Below we’re digging one step deeper and talking about the unavoidable process of emotional healing. Stress and emotional trauma are inextricably linked to most auto-immune conditions “Cleanse” is a word we hear all the time in the wellness community, and we associate it mostly with the foods we’re eating. For example, […]
A repost from The Chalkboard A thyroid disease diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but it also marks the start of a healing journey. I know from experience that with the right guidance, identifying the roots of imbalance and eliminating trigger issues there is hope. While this article referencing Hashimoto’s you will find that most of the […]
Repost from The Chalkboard We’ve discussed what to do first after a diagnosis and why an emotional cleanse is just as important as a physical one. Next up, I’ll explain the impact of our cumulative toxic load and what we can do to lighten it. There’s a common culprit at the root of so many […]
Hot on my list for tonight is this delicious looking Buckwheat Noodle Salad. While most people think of buckwheat as a whole grain, it’s actually a seed that is high in both protein and fiber. It supports heart and heart health and can help prevent diabetes and digestive disorders. In fact, buckwheat seeds, also called “groats,” […]
If it’s possible to be truly in love with a food, I am truly in love with this granola. I make a fresh batch every week and it barely makes it to the end of the week. I used to buy a super yummy gluten-free granola from a local place that shall remain nameless but […]
I’m having a day where I’m missing my childhood favorites like egg and tuna salad sandwhiches, but I also remembered feeling bloated after eating them. Then The Full Helping came along with this incredible recipe for a flavorful smashed garlic tahini white bean salad. I can have it for breakfast on a piece of toast, […]
We do a lot of different types of stuffed peppers at our house, vegan and animal protein. This recipe from @Pure Ella caught my eye, because of the tofu which is a wonderful protein source. Also, I used Kite Hill Almond Cheese Spread to make it a bit more creamy and robust. I love the […]
Repost from Hello Glow Wraps are always my perfect power lunch. They are portable and easy to customize, and you can pack a lot of nutrition into a lettuce leaf or collard wrap. This wrap is a twist on the traditional hummus wrap, made with a savory, nutty sunflower seed spread. Sunflower seeds are one […]
Repost and modified from Well+GOOD This is a low-fat, low-calorie, dairy-free ranch dip that Morris swears will pass the test of any devoted ranch lover. It’s great with vegetables, especially broccoli florets; in fact I’ve been known to eat an entire crown of broccoli so long as it’s accompanied by this dip, she says. Makes […]
