If you follow me on Instagram, you probably have a decent sense of how much I enjoy putting fat in my coffee. The idea here (which I learned about from Dave Asprey and Bulletproof Coffee) is that by including healthy fats with caffeine balances out the extreme spike and crash that some people can feel. For … Continue reading
Winter time is perfect for soup making… It warms our bones, nourishes our spirit, and allows us to combine so many healthy ingredients into one pot! My mom taught me how to make soup a few years back, and although there are many varieties, she showed me a few basics that will guarantee your soup … Continue reading
I really, really LOVE a good tomato sauce – it brings me right back to childhood. My love for homemade tomato sauce comes from my mom – she made it all the time growing up, taking her time to crank canned tomatoes through a hand-operated food mill and then simmering all the ingredients over the … Continue reading
You hear it everywhere this time of year – sniffling, coughing, congestion – and although most people think that these symptoms are totally normal as we get into November and December, they don’t have to be. Did you hear that!? YOU DON’T NEED TO GET SICK THIS WINTER! Seriously. Exciting, right? I’m excited. Although keeping your … Continue reading
These chilly mornings have left me feeling pretty disinterested in my usual icy green smoothie, but because I know that it is really important to get nutrient-dense foods in my body each morning, I have begun looking to other options. You might have seen my Golden Milk post awhile back (maybe you even tried it!?) … Continue reading
I drink a lot in the morning (don’t worry, i’ts not what it sounds like)… There are so many delicious, nutrient-dense drinks that I love to begin my day with, I usually end up spending most mornings bouncing around between cocktails (no complaints). Because our belly’s are empty in the morning (our body cleanses and detoxifies as we … Continue reading
Are you guys ready for something seriously delicious and nutritious!? Because this pesto brings some real flavor AND offers the body and mind some really magical health benefits! You will need: 1 head lacinato kale (aka dino kale) 4 ounces of fresh basil (about 1 cup) 3 tablespoons dried nettle 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup … Continue reading
Sometimes, we hit a little bump in the road that reminds us we haven’t got it all figured out. A little indication that we are a work in progress, and that we have to keep working if we want to continue to grow. I hit one of those bumps this weekend, head on, and I … Continue reading
I fell in love with an herb… again. Her name is Nettle (also known as nettles or stinging nettles) and she is a green goddess. I was first introduced to nettle by my amazing friend Jackie who taught me all of the health benefits and attractive qualities she has to offer (high in calcium and … Continue reading
As a health coach, I am always encouraging clients, friends, family members, loved ones, acquaintances, and pretty much anyone that I get chatting with at the farmers market to eat more leafy greens!! We can sauté them, mix them into soups, bake them, blend them, juice them, and of course, eat them in salads! Although … Continue reading
