It’s that time of year again. Pollen season in the North East hits full swing, so much so that I can see the layer of yellow dust coating our car. If you suffer with seasonal allergies (or hay fever), it can really be miserable this time of year. What happens in a seasonal allergic reaction?…
This anti-allergy tea is potent and will help you naturally combat the symptoms of seasonal allergies. It’s one of our favorite go-to’s.
“Your cholesterol number is high…” a phrase still scary enough to many of us. Cholesterol is still so controversial these days. Yet, for the first time, the scientific advisory panel for the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests that we should no longer advise the public to be concerned about their cholesterol intake from food.…
Update for Functional Medicine practitioners: liver is a methylation/epigenetic superfood since it’s high in methionine, cysteine, zinc, B2, B3, B6, folate, B12, betaine and choline. No other ingredient matches its broad-spectrum methylation nutrient support. Liver is a detox organ, so ALWAYS choose organic! To learn more about how to eat and live your way to methylation…
This Gluten Free Lemon Tart is a delicious treat suitable for any special occasion! I made it for my birthday this year, which happened to coincide with the first day that all the spring blossoms came out – heaven! I was also had two very special 4-year-old helpers who added all the ingredients for me…
Choconut-Mint Squares are perfect if you’re looking for a healthy yet decadent and tasty treat! I love combining the peppermint flavor with the creamy coconut and chocolate – it reminds me of the “After Eight” mint chocolates we had as treats when I was a child! Choconut-Mint Squares Choconut-Mint Squares Course Dessert Cuisine International Ingredients…
I’m sure it’s no secret to anyone reading this that sugar consumption has risen in the last few decades, and that many experts have connected this trend to major public health issues and health costs in the US and other countries. But here’s the conundrum: in the face of such overwhelming data, why does this…
Why it be so hard to give up sugar? Hmmm, could it be something to do with how pervasive and immediately-available sugar-laden foods are in our society?! Certainly this is a BIG obstacle, but did you know that biological sugar addiction is also a real phenomenon? No more feeling guilty about our ‘dwindling’ willpower! Here’s…
As I’m sure many of you are well aware, BPA (bisphenol A) is a known endocrine disrupter, altering hormone-related activity even at low levels of exposure. Studies have linked BPA toxicity to adverse effects on reproduction, the nervous system and behavioral development (including aggressiveness and hyperactivity). A recent human study has even shown that BPA…
Today I want to highlight a cooking concept that I think is absolutely invaluable to anyone who needs to start cooking all meals from scratch and finds it hard to make the time to cook extensively at each mealtime. It is this: “feeding” your refrigerator (and freezer) with leftovers and prepped, ready-to-cook ingredients. Once you…
