As I turn 60 today, I am reflecting on my life’s journey thus far. Growing up, I had no idea that I would face a lifetime of health issues. Life rarely goes as planned, and it has been a long and exhausting road in many ways. But now, at 60, I am surprisingly grateful for […]
These “crab” cakes, made from hearts-of-palm, are better than any real crab cake I’ve ever eaten. And while the remoulade sauce is also delicious, the cakes are so packed with flavor you don’t even really need it. Hearts-of-palm are loaded with Vitamin A, folate, iron, phosphorus and zinc. This recipe also boasts a dose of […]
Now is the perfect time to start exploring some new healthy kitchen hobbies like fermenting veggies! I absolutely love fermented vegetables and I always include them in my S.O.U.P. Cleanse because of all of their amazing health benefits. The main idea of fermenting is to create an environment that is inhospitable to the microbes and […]
With everything going on right now, chances are you are finding yourself with more time on your hands. It is the perfect opportunity to put them to use by playing around with some of your favorite recipes. That is certainly what I have been doing to keep myself busy. For me, getting in the kitchen is a […]
With everything so up in the air lately, I have been relying on certain tools to keep me feeling balanced more than usual. One of them is Prima’s The Daily CBD supplement and I am so grateful that I found it before this mess of a virus began encroaching on our lives. It has been […]
Your immune system is an advanced, strong, complex network of molecules, cells, and organs working to protect the body from invasion. It’s pretty badass if you ask me and it works to keep us alive, whether we’re under attack from an infection or something a little tricker. Your immune system is beyond simple and is […]
It is almost time to officially wave goodbye to winter and welcome the arrival of spring! It might still be cold, it might still be wet, but the evenings are lengthening, so it’s time to food prep! Springtime always makes me think of trips to Europe, especially to Italy where the word Primavera literally translates […]
It is no doubt a scary time for all of us and my heart is with anyone who is sick or has a loved one that is battling COVID-19. With cities going into lockdown, schools closing for the remainder of the semester, travel bans being put into place, major corporations closing their doors, and local […]
The key to good health is a strong immune system. If we have a weakened system, we are more susceptible to colds, the flu and many other health problems. With a winter storm brewing on the West Coast and nasty viruses going around all over the world, now is a crucial time to keep your immune system […]
When people think of carbs, warning bells often sound in the brain. We have been conditioned to fear carbohydrates as the doer of all evil: the macronutrient that contributes to weight gain. In some respects, that is not incorrect. Refined carbohydrates certainly pose a threat to health. They include foods like white rice and white […]
