I’ve never been able to eat dairy because I’ve been lactose intolerant my whole life. I was always the kid who couldn’t eat the pizza and Dixie Cup ice cream at the birthday parties in the ‘80s. As we get older, the foods we used to be able to eat, don’t go down as easily as ...read more
Probiotics have been gaining a lot of popularity in the last few years because we now know that 70-80% of our immune system is located in our gut. We also know that we are made up of more bacteria than we are cells, which is fascinating! Therefore, if we want a healthy immune ...read more
Many of us grew up on refined sugar lurking in our sandwich bread, cereals, tomato sauce, salad dressings, and even dried fruit. Surprisingly, most of us have eaten it today without even realizing it because it’s hidden in even more foods and beverages than ever before. Refined ...read more
These days many of us are living in fight or flight mode. We’re stressed. We’re overworked. We’re overscheduled. We’re overtired. You get the picture. So, what is this doing to our bodies and our overall health? For starters all of this non-stop stress is depleting your ...read more
I’ve been bloated since I was a kid. I don’t recall ever having a flat stomach after I ate anything and I thought nothing of it. I thought it was normal. Back in the ‘80s when I was young, no one talked about bloating. I was put on pills and told I had IBS (irritable bowel ...read more
Dipping your spoon into this bell pepper and sweet potato soup recipe is like dipping into a bowl of sunshine. It’s stunning—and the perfect antidote to a gloomy day. This soup also freezes well, so if you’re not serving a crowd, store the leftovers for a later date (or make a ...read more
If you like California rolls, you’ll love these nori wraps (though personally, I think they’re so much better!). The tahini dressing is truly addictive—you’re going to want to dress everything in it—and the cabbage provides a nice crunch. If possible, use a food processor to ...read more
The word “inflammation” has become increasingly popular in the last few years because integrative medicine has discovered what we eat has the power to change the levels of inflammation in our body. Inflammation has been connected with serious health issues including depression, ...read more