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The Ultimate Gut-Healing Smoothie Featuring Spirulina
Spirulina is one of my favorite smoothie additions. Spirulina is blue-green algae that’s ultra healing and packed with chlorophyll, iron, and minerals.
Master Your Microbiome | The GI MAP test
I adopt the strategy ‘Test, don’t guess’ when it comes to your gut health.
This is the missing piece to resolving gut health and many other issues. Understanding your gut function and microbiome and addressing the imbalances is key to recovery.
The Sleep & Metabolism Connection
Why is sleep critical for metabolism? How can you achieve restful sleep? What are supportive supplements for sleep?
Why I Recommend L-Theanine
L-theanine is a unique amino acid that is found almost exclusively in the green tea plant. L-theanine has been shown to positively modify brain waves and the key neurotransmitters involved in mood, focus, and memory.
Nutrients for Optimal Thyroid Function
Many factors affect the health of the thyroid. The thyroid is so sensitive to inflammation. The good news is the thyroid can be supported with an anti-inflammatory diet, and certain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Adaptogens & Functional Mushrooms 101
Adaptogens are a great, natural way to help ease the effects of stress. They work in both your hormonal and nervous systems to help your body handle stress and build your “reserves” so you can handle larger stress loads and recover faster. This helps increase your stress resilience overall.
The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test
The DUTCH test is the most comprehensive method of testing and measures your sex and adrenal hormones and their metabolites, as well as organic acids. It is a urine test taken in the comfort of your own home.
Metabolic Syndrome // Insulin Resistance
Metabolic syndrome is a group of criteria that together raise your risk of coronary heart disease, fatty liver disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems. Metabolic syndrome is also called insulin resistance syndrome. The good news is it’s almost 100% preventable and modifiable.
Turmeric Cauliflower Fried Rice
I love my cauliflower rice, and I especially love this turmeric-spiced cauliflower fried rice. Here are two reasons why.
Banana Bread
This is my go-to banana bread recipe. It’s a healthier sweet treat because it has lower sugar, but still hits the spot!
Turmeric Ginger Dressing
You can gain the benefits of turmeric by cooking with it - it has anti-inflammatory effects in even culinary amounts! This recipe is a favorite salad dressing. It’s even delicious over veggies and grain bowls.
Cabbage Stir Fry
This quick, healthy cabbage stir fry is so easy to make. It tastes like an egg roll in a bowl!
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
This Mediterranean lentil salad is made with lots of fresh veggies and herbs in a simple vinaigrette, loaded with plenty of protein & fiber.
Stomach Acid is VITAL for Digestion & More.
What is stomach acid? Do you have low stomach acid? How to improve your stomach acid production.
Avocado Cumin Grilled Carrots
If you think you don’t like cooked carrots, think again. These grilled carrots are everyone’s favorite! The finishing dressing adds the perfect touch - tangy, sweet, and spicy.
Important Blood Tests to Assess Your CVD Risk
Heart disease is the #1 leading cause of death in the U.S. Getting yearly bloodwork is a great preventative tool to assess your health status and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
Strawberry & Creme Energy Bites
These Strawberry & Creme Energy Bites make a prefect Valentine’s Day healthy sweet treat!
Lion’s Mane "Crab" Cakes
So you want the brain-boosting, mood-boosting, gut health-boosting effects of Lion's Mane mushrooms. But HOW do to incorporate more lion's mane mushrooms into your diet? Try my Lion’s Mane Crab Cakes!