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Choco Almond Brownie Cookies

Choco Almond Brownie Cookies

For those with sugar cravings or gut issues, these brownie style cookies truly satisfy the sweet tooth without breaking your diet goals. The healthy fats and low carb content will keep your blood sugar stable. They are super delicious and nourishing, making it easier to stick to 1-2 cookies without eating the whole batch. They are grain free, gluten free, and all allergen free. Delicious, chocolatey, healthy and guilt free? Yes! My kind of dessert! Also, as you may know, cac

Medical Detox Veggie Soup

Medical Detox Veggie Soup

With the weather getting colder, I thought I'd finally share my immune boosting and overall full body detox soup. This is my favorite soup for every reason- it's delicious, savory, comforting, healing and nourishing. When it’s colder, eating hot foods can facilitate digestion and support the system. A diet rich in these vegetables and herbs is linked to reducing inflammation, minimizing cancer risk, improving heart health and optimizing overall health. For some people, the wo

Boost your Immunity with Oxymels!

Boost your Immunity with Oxymels!

With cold season coming, its essential to keep your immune system strong. Many herbal formulas for prevention are considered tonics- tinctures you can take on a daily basis to keep your system strong and resilient. I was introduced to Oxymels in Seattle when I helped form the Seattle Herbal Society, a group of women herbalists and aspiring herbalists. Each week one member taught a skill, such as tincture making, herbal infusions, poultices, respiratory tonics, and more. Using

6 Ways to Detox Your Life

6 Ways to Detox Your Life

Do you commonly experience brain fog, fatigue or drowsiness? Are you sensitive to foods, exhaust, fumes, strong odors or alcohol? Do you have memory loss, depression or anxiety? These are some additional symptoms that can often be linked to environmental toxicity: Acne and unhealthy skin Excessive hair loss Overall sense of bloating Bodily swelling for no reason Hormone Imbalance Weight Gain Poor Bowel Function Excessively foul-smelling sweat Abnormal Liver Markers Industries

Superpowered Green Drink

Superpowered Green Drink

Spring time is Superpowered Green Juice time! With the amount of work our liver must do daily in 2018 to process toxins in our food and environment, it's critical to work in as many servings of vegetables and fresh herbs as possible to get enough vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals that protect our body from cellular damage and help the liver detoxify! I can't think of a better way to get more antioxidants PLUS microbiome boosting fiber than a blended drink. I

Immune Boosting Cocktail

Immune Boosting Cocktail

Lemons and oranges are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, which helps boost immunity and supports the immune system to fight off the infection. Ginger has been shown to modulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, support healthy digestion and reduce pain. At the first sign of a cold or even when you’re already sick, drink a shot glass of this cocktail 2-3 times a day to build up your immune system. IMMUNE BOOSTING COCKTAIL Prep time: 5 min Cook t

Lemon Drop Energy Balls

Lemon Drop Energy Balls

For those of you who missed my Healthy & Delicious snacks class, I thought I'd post the class's favorite recipe- Lemon Drop Energy Balls! Rich in good fats and protein, this snack will keep you energized and satisfied with just 1 or 2 bites! It's also slightly tart and tangy, which reminds some people of lemon squares or desserts with lemon curd. I like adding maca root powder to my energy balls because it's great for regulating hormones (for men and women) and has been found

Creamy Tahini Dressing

Creamy Tahini Dressing

Ever get bored with salads? When using this creamy delicious dressing, you will easily devour crunchy salads and veggies. Tahini is sesame paste, often used in mediterranean cooking. One of my favorite childhood memories was making and eating tahini with my Israeli cousins. They showed me how to use it to make fresh, homemade hummus. Many of my patients can't tolerate chickpeas, since they are highly fermentable. However, the tahini that makes hummus so creamy is usually ok f

Maple Rosemary Pecans

Maple Rosemary Pecans

I love combining sweet and savory in snacks. While you could do a typical trail mix for a healthy snack, why not try new flavors and add antioxidants? Rosemary has been found to improve memory and learning (1). Other studies show it has anti-cancer effects (2, 3) and may reduce the stress hormone cortisol (4), promoting a state of relaxation. Pecans are a great source of good fats, protein, fiber, B vitamins and minerals. Together, this packs delicious flavor and nutrition in

5 Benefits of Coconut Water

5 Benefits of Coconut Water

I've been doing a lot of traveling lately and I always like to pack a delicious, healthy bag of goodies to replete nutrients and stay hydrated. One of my favorite drinks to bring is coconut water. If I can't get fresh coconuts, my favorite bottled coconut water is Harmless Harvest. Not only do they use organic young coconuts, they are also dedicated to sustainability and practice traditional Thai agroforestry methods. Harmless uses a Micro-Filtration process method that pres

Quinoa Porridge

Quinoa Porridge

This warming recipe is a great high protein version of your classic oatmeal. It's a superfood breakfast that will jumpstart your morning and keep you full longer- it's packed with complex carbohydrates rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium and iron. Quinoa is one of the few grains that is actually a complete protein. It's super versatile and delicious, which makes it a convenient grain to have around the house. QUINOA PORRIDGE Prep time: 5 min Cook time

Raw Chocolate Fudge

Smokey Romesco Sauce

Smokey Romesco Sauce

Every time I make this recipe at a party, it's a huge hit and everyone asks me for the recipe. I thought I'd finally share my secrets to the smokey delicacy - my modified low FODMAP, garlic free recipe that tastes even better than a traditional Romesco with almonds and garlic. It's amazing how the flavors come together when you add ingredients that are already so flavorful and delicious! Red peppers and tomatoes are both high in lycopene, Vitamin C, B vitamins and Vitamin K.

7 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling

7 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling

I’ve been doing a lot of traveling recently, so I thought I’d share some ideas of how to stay healthy while on the go. My friends always laugh and call me the Snack Queen. So as this alleged Snack Queen, it's only fitting that I write a post on it to share my secrets to staying healthy and eating delicious food while traveling! With any trip, planning ahead is key. While it’s important to be spontaneous when traveling, planning meals helps reduce stress around your food choic

Smoothies

Smoothies

Smoothies are great snacks and can also make a delicious breakfast on the go! They are much healthier than juices, because they still have all the fiber and nutrients that keep you full and prevent your blood sugar from spiking and dropping. By setting your fridge and pantry up with the right ingredients, you can quickly make a smoothie with the steps below. To save time, you can freeze fruits like bananas or berries and then quickly mix your ingredients, blend and enjoy. The

Fermented Foods & How to Use Them

Fermented Foods & How to Use Them

Almost every native diet worldwide included a traditional fermented food. Fermentation is one of the oldest known preservation methods; some historians estimate it goes as far back as 6,000 BC! Cultures traditionally used fermentation to safely store foods for long periods of time, especially after a large harvest. It also saved time, prevented waste, and made food more palatable. Little did ancient cultures realize, fermented foods have communities of microorganisms that pro

Building a Healthy Microbiome

Building a Healthy Microbiome

Your microbiome is the community of microorganisms living in your body. For every human cell, we have 10 bacterial cells, meaning we are made up of 90% bacteria! We have more bacterial DNA than human DNA. There are also organisms like archaea, yeast, fungi, viruses, and other micro-organisms that can live symbiotically (in harmony) with us or cause illnesses if imbalanced. Research continues to emerge on the link between our microbiome community and conditions such as obesity

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