8 Tips to Enjoy Holiday Meals Without the Guilt
The holidays are coming, and like me, you may be stressing over what to serve. I’m committed more than ever to eat grain-free and to think outside the box to prepare delicious mouth-watering entree’s other than the traditional fare I was raised on. Not that those dishes aren’t fabulous to taste, but let’s face it…they…
Love Your Liver!
The liver is the rock star of our detoxification system. This organ is positioned on the right side of the body underneath the ribs and is the shape of a semi-deflated football. Second only to the skin, the liver is the larges single organ in the body and weighs approximately 1.4 to 2 kilograms (3 to 4 pounds) in…
Gelatin Helps Calm Inflammation
Last week I woke up with pain in my right foot. On a scale from 0-10 it was a 9 and I had difficulty walking without crutches. What’s so odd is that I did not do anything I could recall that would have caused it…I simply woke up with horrendous pain. By the next day…
Dark Chocolate Gelatin Pudding
Gelatin is the protein formed after the slow simmering of skin, bones, and cartilage of cattle or chickens, etc. Broths containing gelatin have traditionally been used in health conscious cultures for thousands of years as the foundation to health. Many clients tell me they are too busy to make broth or too stressed to attempt…
Fall Apple Spice Smoothie
This fantastic smoothie is just one of 60+ recipes from my Fall Revitalize Your Thyroid Cleanse! Friends, detoxing IS NOT about deprivation in my book! My entire program is safe for those with adrenal, autoimmune, or chronic health issues; actually it’s who I designed the program for, including myself. All recipes were created by an…
Why Detox in the Fall?
It is suggested that we detox 4 times a year, once with each season, to cleanse our bodies of the toxins that accumulate each quarter from environmental factors, stress, and lifestyle choices. What are some signs that you are toxic? Allergies Constipation or loose stools Fatigue Acne and other skin problems Bad breath Poor circulation…
Smoothie Revolution
If you’ve been on Pinterest or Instagram for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen a decent number of green smoothie pictures floating around. Why is that? It’s because they’re so good for you! If you have Hashimoto’s or any other autoimmune condition, nutrient deficiencies and constipation can be common issues. Green smoothies are extremely…
One Minute Meditation
In this day and age, we are surrounded by the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced work world and technology. No matter how hard we try, the stress just seems to creep in from trying to keep up with everything. If you’re the kind of person who’s got a little more stress than you’d like…
Fresh Basil-Lemon Cannellini Bean Dip
Fresh Basil-Lemon Cannellini Bean Dip Makes approximately 1 ½ cups Ingredients: 3 cups cooked cannellini beans 1/4 cup + 2 Tbs. Water (less if using canned beans) 2 Tbs. Hemp Oil or Extra Virgin Olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 2 teaspoons lemon zest ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2…
Crunchy Root Veggie Chips
It can be very difficult to find veggie chips made with clean oils. Make your own deliciously crunchy root veggie chips at home with clean coconut oil. Crunchy Root Veggie Chips Courtesy of: Brianne Williams, RD, LD (via Dr. Amy Myers.com) Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled 2 small golden beet, peeled 2…