I was blessed with good genes, thankfully. Of course, I didn’t know to be thankful for them until I was well past the age where one begins to notice that time has caught up to you. I never struggled with weight or had allergies, disease or sensitivities that limited […]
diet
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There is a huge misconception in the health field that you can’t eat a nourishing diet on a budget. Whether you are a college student stuck between Kraft mac and cheese & Budweiser, trying to make ends meet, or just someone trying to save up, this can be for you. The […]
Every year at this time, you start seeing the words detox, cleanse, reboot, and reset or any other idea that it’s time to make some serious changes to clean out your body. Businesses like ours try to capitalize on this trend, offering all kinds of programs and promises that will […]
Whether or not you believe in making resolutions, the idea behind it is usually always to improve ourselves, and that’s not such a bad thing. But why wait until January 1st or the first day of Spring, or your birthday? Why not just make realistic, attainable goals right now. Today. Go ahead, do it. Now.
Our government assures the public that many additives in our packaged foods are GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), a categorization that allows manufacturers to put various chemicals in our food to make it profitable. But what they considered safe, we consider toxic. Listen and learn why.
Summer is officially here, and with this beautiful season comes some hot, steamy days. Instead of cooling off with typical (artificially sweetened) frozen fruit pops, try this nourishing recipe for fruit and yogurt smoothie cups. Filled with natural sweetness, wholesome crunch, and pure protein, these cups are the perfect way […]
Avocado Blueberry Muffins Ingredients: 2 c all-purpose flour (or gluten free flour) 2 t baking powder ½ t. baking soda ½ t. sea salt 1 ripe Hass Avocado 3/4 cup coconut palm or maple sugar 1 egg 1 t vanilla extract 1 c plain Greek yogurt 6 oz fresh organic […]
This recipe was copied from the California Avocado Commission’s website and altered just a bit to make it a little more “Nourishing.” Serves 4 1 lb. fettuccine (gluten free or not, preferably whole grain or mixed whole grains) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3 T extra […]
fresh, simple strawberry salad
Don’t let your fresh strawberries go to the compost! Freeze them if you have a big bundle and use them in this simple and delicious dish. You have to freeze two layers so plan ahead. raw strawberry and cashew pie first layer 3 bananas 2 cups frozen strawberries {or other […]
Day 2: Sunday, June 14 I expected today to be more difficult than yesterday as in the past, I’ve felt worse on day two. The first time I did this three day fast, I was very uncomfortable on the second day. I know now, that it was because I was […]
…health benefits of what you consume are maximized during the food’s peak season.