These muffins are my go to! They are loaded with healthy ingredients like seeds, apple, zuccini and carrot. They are gluten-free and dairy-free as well. Enjoy! Ingredients: Instructions: Recipe Notes: Because of the fresh fruit and veggies in it muffins need to be kept in airtight container for 3 days in fridge or freeze extraContinue reading “Fuel to go Muffins”
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Zoodles with Vegan Pesto
I had two of my high school friends from Wisconsin visiting this summer and we had a blast making dinner with zoodles (zucchini noodles) and vegan pesto. You can heat it up or eat it at room temperature. So delicious! Serves 4 Zoodles – you can purchase frozen or make your own with a spriralizer.Continue reading “Zoodles with Vegan Pesto”
The 3 things that happen in our body when we spike.
I recently read the book, “Glucose Revolution, The Life Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar” by Jessie Inchauspe’ ” It was an incredible book that I highly recommend reading. She is also on Instagram as the “Glucose Goddess” Here is a quick summary of the book. Basically too many glucose spikes in our bloodContinue reading “The 3 things that happen in our body when we spike.”
The Blue Zones
I have been reading the Blue Zones books and I have been cooking from the cookbook as well. The Blue Zones are areas around the world where the healthiest, longest-lived people on earth live. Through research they have discovered what they call the Power 9 – practices that together – increase longevity health and happiness. Continue reading “The Blue Zones”
Summer Time
I just love summer time! It is a time of rejuvenation! Longer days of sunshine so we are bound to get more vitamin D in our system to help build our immune system for the winter. Longer days of sunshine can also mean more time to play outside and maybe be with friends and familyContinue reading “Summer Time”
My Favorite Morning Brew
I am always changing up my morning brew to equal less coffee. This is the recipe for my latest and greatest! 1 scoop of unflavored collagen 1 Tbsp of dandy blend 1 Tbsp of Mudwater 1 tsp of coconut manna 2 oz of coffee 1 oz of oat milk creamer frothed Add all ingredients toContinue reading “My Favorite Morning Brew”
The Truth About Belly Fat.
I love to listen to podcasts on health and wellness. Dr Hyman’s, “The Doctor’s Pharmacy” is one of my favorites. He recently had a great podcast on belly fat. Here is a summary of his podcast, check it out for more information. Belly fat, or visceral fat around the organs, is the number one causeContinue reading “The Truth About Belly Fat.”
Sheet Pan Curry
I have been perusing the library for cookbooks and have found some new goodies! The Clean Plate by Gwyneth Paltrow had so many simple, flavorful healthy meals. One of my favorites was the Sheet Pan Curry. It is so simple and very delicious!! serves 4 6 garlic cloves, grated 2 tsp. curry powder 1 tspContinue reading “Sheet Pan Curry”
Better Sleep
Many people in our country are sleep deprived. Our ability to achieve both the quantity and quality of sleep we need is compromised. This leaves us feeling completely and totally exhausted. We are bombarded from every angle with constant disruptions to our bodies’ natural rhythms. The constant screens all day long with blue light thatContinue reading “Better Sleep”
Is Dairy Good For You?
Research has now shown how dairy is not good for you. Especially industrialized dairy. In fact, people that have have more dairy are linked to increased hip fractures! There are better ways to get calcium. Our bodies actually absorb calcium better in a plant based form. Some examples of these plant-based forms are arugula (tryContinue reading “Is Dairy Good For You?”
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