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My Tips for Staying Healthy Over the Holidays
Don’t let the stress of trying to be perfectly on track with your health goals ruin your holidays! Remaining healthy amidst the season of social gatherings begins with breaking down core wellness pillars that will put your mind and body at peace and fuel your holiday cheer.
My 2024 Health-Focused Gift Guides
‘Tis the season! Holiday gift guides are back! Here are my top picks and my go-to wellness products. Whether you are just starting off on your health journey or an avid health guru, these guides are ways to inspire you to live well.
Falling for Fall: Your Guide to Seasonal Living
Above all things pumpkin-spiced, sweater weather, and colorful leaves, fall gives us an opportunity to slow down and reset our intentions for the rest of the year.
Chocolate Pistachio Bark
When those sweet cravings hit, I whip up my Chocolate Pistachio Bark. It's made with Big Spoon Roasters Pistachio Crunch Almond Butter. There is nothing like it!
Carrot Cake Protein Oats
Perfect for post-workout fuel, this meal-prep recipe packs a punch with 30g of protein, 11g of fiber, and 1.8g of anti-inflammatory omega-3s.
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Tabbouleh is a simple Mediterranean salad of very finely chopped ingredients and lots of fresh parsley. I like to serve it for lunch with grilled chicken and avocado.
Artichoke Pistachio Dijon Salad
For this salad, I used Noble Made Coarse-Dijon mustard. And it does not disappoint!
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.
Mediterranean Bowls
This recipe includes many fresh herbs, vegetables and nutrient-dense grass-fed beef. The many textures and flavors make this meal filling and satisfying.
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.
Greek Pita Pockets
Make these for a quick lunch or dinner that everyone will love, with just a few simple ingredients. I serve this as a “build-your-own” style meal. Add in whatever you’d like in your pita pocket!
The Sleep & Metabolism Connection
Why is sleep critical for metabolism? How can you achieve restful sleep? What are supportive supplements for sleep?
Healthy Burger Bowls
These healthy burger bowls are the perfect way to get your burger fix with even more fresh veggies and flavor.
Protein Banana Muffins (DF, GF)
These protein banana muffins have been on repeat in my house. Each muffin contains 9g of protein. They make for the perfect snack or sweet tooth craving.
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.