Fun fact: You tend to eat less overall after eating a cup of soup. One study found that participants who ate a healthy vegetable broth or soup 15 minutes before their entree ate 20% fewer calories during dinner than those who didn’t. This soup should actually be called the ‘No Fuss Vegetable Soup’ as it’s so easy […]
I am letting you in one of my best-kept secrets: Prima R+R Cream! While exercise, meditation, and healthy eating can go a long way to keep body stress and discomfort at bay, they alone cannot always be relied upon to fix the never-ending list of inevitable human discomforts—especially as we age. Health and wellness is […]
These vegan and gluten-free lemon bars have a cool silky texture atop a sweet, crumbly and buttery grain-free crust. They skip the butter, refined sugar, condensed milk, egg yolks and heavy whipping cream for healthier vegan ingredients. This dessert offers plant-based protein, fiber and healthy fats all while staying true to the sweet, tangy taste and […]
Picture from Popsugar This veggie burger is seriously one of the best I have EVER had. It’s so tasty (and beneficial for the gut!) when paired with Dark Horse’s fermented ketchup and a dollop of fermented mustard. The quinoa and chickpeas make these burgers a fantastic source of protein. Plus, walnuts have shown to have anti-cancer […]
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 […]
The powerful and noticeable effects of eating fiber that will keep you well and make you feel great: Feeds healthy gut flora. Insoluble fiber stays intact through the digestive tract and helps everything move through smoothly, comfortably and regularly. Ensures waste, toxins and excess hormones leave the body, don’t cause irritation, inflammation in the gut […]
New fall S.O.U.P. Cleanse soup alert! I give you: Rutabaga Fennel Celery Root Soup. A hearty root vegetable soup with fermented sourdough bread – ideal for dinner or lunch on chilly days. Rutabaga is so overlooked in the world of root veggies. It is high in antioxidants and potassium, promotes gastrointestinal health, and some research […]
I am currently taking on new clients and I invite you to set up a Zoom video call with me! If you went up to a random person on the street and asked them if they want to improve their health and wellness, chances are they would say ‘yes.’ But more often than not, we […]
New favorite lunch alert: Hemp Seed Pesto with Kelp Noodles! Did you know that hemp seeds are one of nature’s most incredible gifts? They are rich in two essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). They are also an amazing source of plant protein – more than 25% of their total calories […]
I have a new favorite supplement that I have begun recommending to clients and will be using, myself, all winter long! Further Food’s Elderberry Soothing Syrup is a delicious syrup that can help us stay healthy and fight off colds and infections naturally, which is going to be key throughout these colder months. What is elderberry? […]
