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Before you ask “Turmeric Smoothie? Why?”, you want to know the unbelievable benefits of turmeric (curcumin). Turmeric Smoothie Recipe 1 cup hemp or coconut milk 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks 1 fresh banana 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can be increased to 1 tsp) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon… Read More
Thanksgiving only comes around once a year, and what do we usually do? Splurge, right? We justify by saying “it is only one day, what can it really do to my waistline?” Gaining weight during the holiday season seems like something that just happens like it’s part of the tradition. It is very common for… Read More
Cauliflower is one of my all time favorites and cauliflower rice makes it so versatile and easy to prepare in so many different ways all year long. Cauliflower has tremendous compounds involved in cancer protection, anti-inflammation, cardiovascular benefits, digestive health, and detoxification support. 2 Easy Ways to Make Cauliflower Rice This is a great Cook Once –… Read More
Pumpkin gets all the attention this time of year. And while I love the orange sweetness, I seasonal competition, the apple, also deserves a spot in the limelight. I love apples. Everyday I try and either eat an apple or add to my juice, smoothie or breakfast oats. While my mother-in-law was alive she always made apple crisp or… Read More
Beets are an extremely nutritious food source and they are really tasty too. Beets are packed with vitamins and minerals: vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and C, choline, folic acid, iodine, manganese, organic sodium, potassium, iron, calcium, copper and phosphorus. Some really good reasons to eat beets Beets can help fight cancer. Studies show beet juice inhibits the formation… Read More
This is one yummy fall recipe and it is a clean eating friendly. This recipe was included in my Fall 2013 Revitalize Clean Eating Cleanse and it was a favorite. Sweet potatoes are a root vegetable, meaning the fleshy edible part is the enlarged root. (Don’t confuse yams with sweet potatoes – they are not… Read More
Here is a great tip from a fellow health coach (who got it from a Cleanse participant) on keep tracking of your water intake if you work in front of a computer all day. Put 8 mini Post It notes along the side of your computer. Each time you have your glass of water, remove… Read More
Cauliflower. It is a delicious vegetable with some powerful nutrients. This cauliflower hummus is a much lower calorie and higher in fiber option than regular hummus. The ingredients are basically the same, except for using roasted cauliflower not chick peas, which on its own is a wonderful dish. Roasted cauliflower combined with some olive oil, salt, pepper,… Read More
Do you have a case of the UGLIES? I am sitting with a cup a tea getting ready to support people who are ready to reduce the toxins in their body and the inflammation it causes using my Lean & Clean Fall Cleanse Detox, and I’m being reminded of the problems that inflammation can create in our… Read More
This is one dark chocolate treat. Did you know that dark chocolate (75-80%+ cacao) can help lower the stress hormone cortisol? It does! And no wonder we crave chocolate when we are stressed. It is actually a good thing! So if you are feeling stressed, try eating a square of extra dark chocolate (75-80% cacao)… Read More
This copycat recipe (Noodles & Co. Tomato Bisque) is just delicious and perfect for game day or movie night at home. Easy to make and actually good for you too. The health benefits of tomatoes are great due to the high concentration powerful phytonutrients including lycopene. Tomatoes support cardiovascular health, bone health, and have anti-cancer qualities. Studies… Read More
Full of fiber, omega-3’s., protien and potassium both kids and adults will love these. Made with just a few ingredients, they are sooo simple to make. They are GLUTEN, SUGAR and DAIRY FREE because there is no flour used. Get your healthy breakfast on! Smashed Banana & Chia Pancakes Two large, ripe bananas Three eggs 1… Read More
I ‘Heart’ Blueberries! Blueberries are a great go-to superfruit for brain function and memory. Studies link high flavonoid levels in blueberries with a better memory, and regular consumption of them may help keep your brain functioning well as you age. One study found that women with the highest intake of berries appeared to have a… Read More
March is the official National Nutrition Month but you can have any month be yours! National Nutrition Month is a nutrition, education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Let’s talk about… Read More
Eat your Spinach Popeye! Spinach! Popeye’s food of choice and no wonder. This dark-green leaf really packs a nutritional punch, helps fight cancer, builds strong muscles, and much, much more! Fresh spinach is loaded with minerals and iron that helps alkalize the system, cleanses the blood of toxins, and increases energy. Here’s just a short list… Read More
Chia-bulous. 3 Step Chia Seed OverNight Pudding Chia Seeds seeds (derived from the whole plant/flower) were an important crop grown and used by the Aztecs for their long lasting energy, fiber, amino acids, and nutrients. I started incorporating them into my foods when I found that they are an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium,… Read More
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