Do you ever find yourself ferociously craving cheese? If so, you are not alone. But it might not be the cheese itself that you are craving. Believe it or not, a cheese craving may actually be an indication of a fatty acid deficiency. Instead of succumbing to your dairy craving, try eating some omega-3 fatty […]
I recently wrote a blog on the supplements that I believe the majority of us should be taking every single day. The list includes supplements like magnesium, probiotics and vitamin D & K that are absolutely vital to everyday health and the majority of humans do not obtain enough of these vitamins and minerals from […]
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, […]
Pictured: Natto Fermented Soybeans (food-based form of vitamin k2) Whether or not you have ever taken a nutrition course, you have probably heard of vitamin K. If you are interested in health, you might even know that vitamin K falls under the category of essential fat-soluble vitamins that remain stored in the body for a […]
I eat A LOT of salads and they can get boring pretty quickly. A plant-based protein-rich food I often add to my salads is quinoa. Have you ever tried a crispy crunchy quinoa? If not, you should because it adds a fun texture to your salad! This recipe is a simple way to change the […]
Ashwagandha has been on my radar and a part of my health regimen for a long time. It is one of my favorite apoptogenic herbs because it works absolute wonders for stress regulation (among other benefits which I will dive into shortly). Ashwagandha is considered to be one of the most crucial apoptogenic herbs in […]
This is a weeknight (meatless!) recipe full of all of those mediterranean flavors that my whole family loves. I love the pops of fresh mint and parsley, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber and a spicy jalapeno hummus to mix and dip everything in. The falafel balls take minimal time to make and are great on their […]
I was afraid and anxious at the thought of trying magic mushrooms for healing. Then, as I will share here, it became so clear that it was time … and I am so glad that I made the decision to try them. Here is a bit about the effectiveness of mushrooms and my journey towards healing. The […]
We introduce new soup recipes each season of the SOUP Cleanse and the Winter 2020 recipe soup standout has to be this creamy broccoli pesto. It combines antioxidant rich walnuts (highly anti-inflammatory!) and energy-boosting, B12 rich nutritional yeast with fresh basil and broccoli. I highly suggest making a large batch of this and making your […]
It is no secret that I have seriously struggled with sleep over the last year or so. The perfect storm of anxiety, hormonal fluctuations, challenging life events and day-to-day stress brewed together to make this one of my most difficult years ever for sleep function. Do you know when you are lying there trying so […]
