Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

These chicken rolls stuffed with goat’s cheese and sun-dried tomato pesto & basil are delicious as a main entree for dinner with a salad, or sliced and kept warm to serve as appetizers or as a snack.  Enjoy!  

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Thyroid Basics 101

Thyroid Labs

Many integrative and naturopathic doctors believe thyroid disease should be viewed as a public health emergency.  Research studies show that at least 40 to 80 percent of the population has a thyroid disorder, such as thyroid cancer, subclinical hypothyroidism, or autoimmune thyroid disease, e.g. Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease.  I have Hashimoto’s which is worrisome to…

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Hidden Sources of Gluten + Can You Feel What Your Antibodies are Doing?

Gluten (Latin word for “glue”) is the substance that gives bread its airy and spongy texture and dough its sticky texture. Gluten is an inflammatory protein found in many grains such as wheat, semolina, spelt, kamut, rye, and barley. But gluten was not always a part of our food supply.  You can read more about it…

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February Go Red for Women: Hashimoto’s is a Risk Factor for Heart Disease

Go Red for Women Heart Disease Month

Heart disease is responsible for 1/3 of female deaths each year.  More women die from heart disease than all forms of cancer combined and heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. Risk Factors for Heart Disease: Do you have Hashimoto’s disease? Are you over the age of 50? Do you have a cholesterol…

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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This soup is an absolute favorite and it’s quick and easy to prepare. It is a delicious spicy chicken tortilla soup and it’s great for lunch or a light supper. You’ll love that it’s ready in minutes.  

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Holiday Cranberry Upside Down Cake

This dreamy holiday dessert cake is a twist to the traditional pineapple upside down cake but we used cranberries instead and made it in an iron skillet! I’m not kidding…it is as delicious to eat as it is beautiful sitting on your dessert table.  It’s SIMPLE to make and you’ll enjoy the no stress/no mess as a result. Your friends…

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions

Roasted Sweet Potato & Onions (From the 11-Day Fall Revitalize Cleanse with Shannon Garrett) HONESTLY….this recipe is out of this world delicious, and SO easy!! Ingredients: 3 to 4 large sweet potatoes, chopped (or use a couple bags of frozen, organic & already chopped) 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon coconut oil 1 teaspoon…

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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie I love this smoothie all year round. Vitamin C never tasted so good! I used this smoothie religiously a few times after having surgery because it’s full of protein and vitamin C.  It’s also rich in glutamine which is necessary to help maintain a healthy GI tract.  Anytime you’ve had surgery you…

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Warm Veggie Tacos

Warm Veggie Tacos – serves 2 From the Revitalize & Nourish Cleanse with Shannon Garrett Wellness Ingredients 1 cup carrots, sliced into rounds 1 cup sugar snap peas, halved 5 asparagus spears cut into 2” pieces 1 yellow squash, sliced into rounds and quartered 1 avocado, diced 2 large lettuce leaves (Romaine & collard green leaves…

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Hashimoto’s Health & Healing: Are You Stuck?

Have you ever wondered why some women with Hashimoto’s seem to make progress along the path to healing and thriving again and you don’t?  I have personally experienced many challenges since being diagnosed with three autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto’s, pernicious anemia and celiac disease) and know how hard it is to feel better and heal the gut, adrenals, prevent hair loss, improve…

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