It’s always fun when creating a salad to try and find that perfect balance of flavors and textures – crunchy and soft, salty and sweet, etc…That delicious balance is the mark of a great salad, in my opinion. This Broccoli and Brussels Sprout Salad is a perfect example of that! One unique thing that I […]
Repost from Jenni Kayne’s blog called Rip & Tan It’s the beginning of a new year, and the end of the festive season, which means you may be thinking about how to reset your health and form better, more nourishing habits. I know I am! I love to try new healthful recipes and wellness rituals, […]
Our household is part of a baking boom that’s driving thousands of quarantined people into their kitchens to knead dough and bake cookies as a way to cope. I’m not unhappy about this new trend, because my girls are becoming wonderful bakers! One of their most recent creations was this Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie from Cafe […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
