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Food Thickeners? You need to know this.
Food Thickeners? You need to know this. Thickeners are one of many ingredients added to processed foods. And they do just that: thicken. They absorb water and form a gel-like consistency. They’re often used to make foods thick and creamy, without having to add a lot...
Recipe – Braised Greens with Turmeric
Recipe (Gut supporting) - Braised Greens with Turmeric Serves 4 2 bunches leafy greens (kale, chard, collards), washed and chopped 2 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lemon ½ tsp turmeric 2 dashes salt and pepper Instructions Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium...
What to do About a Leaky Gut
What to do About a Leaky Gut Leaky gut is also known as increased intestinal permeability. It's when the cells lining our intestines (gut) separate a bit from each other. They're supposed to be nice and tightly joined to the cell beside it; this is to allow certain...
Recipe – Baked “Breaded” Chicken
Love breaded chicken, but don’t want the bread? Try my new (low carb) baked “breaded” chicken. It’s a great dinner, and you can roast your veggies at the same time! Recipe (Low carb): Baked "Breaded" Chicken Serves 4 2 pounds chicken drumsticks ½ cup almond...
Low Carb Diet 101
Low Carb Diet 101 Low carb diets have been popular on and off since the dawn of the Atkins fame (and maybe even earlier?). But, what exactly defines a low carb diet? Does eating this way actually help with weight loss? Are there any other health benefits (or risks) to...
Recipe – Non-Grapefruit Juice
Love tangy citrusy juice? Want (or need) to replace grapefruit? Grapefruit is a super-healthy fruit. It has vitamins, minerals, fiber, and very little sugar. But - there are people who I actually recommend don’t eat this health-promoting food since it can cause some...
Take Medications? You May Want to Avoid Grapefruit
Take Medications? You May Want to Avoid Grapefruit Grapefruit is good for you! It’s a vitamin C-rich citrus fruit that’s low in sugar and contains vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. It has a low glycemic index and does not spike your blood sugar when you eat it. The...
Recipe – Brownies
Do you ever juice your amazingly healthy fruits and vegetables and have a ton of leftover pulp? What do you do with it? I have a great recipe for using that oh so healthy prebiotic fiber in a delicious way. Recipe (Juice pulp): Brownies Serves 12 ¾ cup cocoa...
Prebiotics 101
Prebiotics 101 “Pre”biotics? Yes! They’re the food that we feed our probiotics with, the friendly gut microbes that are oh so important for good health. Our gut microbes are alive, and they need to eat too. Their favorite foods are called “prebiotics” and include...
Recipe – Almond Butter Energy Bites
If you think about food, you probably think about snacks. Here's a super-fast, super awesome snack for when you're on the go… that's if there are any leftover after you make them. HINT: You may need to double this recipe. Recipe (Wholefood): Almond Butter...
Intermittent Fasting 101 – Will It Help Me Lose Weight?
Intermittent Fasting 101 - Will it help me lose weight? In a nutshell, intermittent fasting is just that: fasting intermittently. It's limiting calorie intake during certain hours/day or days/week. It's more of an eating pattern than a diet. It limits when to eat, and...
Recipe – Chia Lemon Water
Do you have lemon water in the mornings? Want to shake up your morning routine a bit to help you shake up your morning mindset? I’ve added one simple ingredient to your morning water in today’s recipe. I hope you love it as much as I do. Recipe (Morning mindset...
