Can My Symptoms Actually Be a Food Intolerance?

Can My Symptoms Actually Be a Food Intolerance?

Food intolerances or “sensitivities” can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I’m not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and...
Homemade (dairy-free) Nut & Seed Milk

Homemade (dairy-free) Nut & Seed Milk

Makes 3 cups ½ cup raw nuts/seeds (almonds, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, or sesame seeds) 2 cups water ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Soak nuts/seeds for about 8 hours (optional, but recommended). Dump soaking water & rinse nuts/seeds. Add soaked...
The Truth Behind Artificial Sweeteners

The Truth Behind Artificial Sweeteners

You probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar! Especially “added sugars” like in soda pop, candy, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few.  Added sugar is hiding just about everywhere in the grocery...
Homemade Healthy Chocolate (Coconut Oil Style)

Homemade Healthy Chocolate (Coconut Oil Style)

Serves 12 ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted 1 cup cocoa/cacao powder 4 tablespoons maple syrup 2 dashes salt 4 tablespoons slivered almonds Melt coconut oil, and whisk in maple syrup, salt, and cocoa/cacao powder until smooth. Stir in slivered almonds until evenly...
Hummus (Vegetable Dip)

Hummus (Vegetable Dip)

Makes about 2 cups 1  can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained & rinsed ⅓ cup tahini 1 garlic clove 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 dash salt 1 dash pepper Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. You may need to thin it out with a...
Five Weight-Loss Friendly Snacks You Will Love

Five Weight-Loss Friendly Snacks You Will Love

The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But that might also bring thoughts of “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.” Right? Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that...
All About Digestive Enzymes

All About Digestive Enzymes

Not everyone should be taking digestive enzyme supplements; and not all of them are created equal. As a practitioner, I find that many people with digestive issues want to jump straight into using a supplement. And many times, I would rather try other strategies...
Tropical (digestive) Smoothie

Tropical (digestive) Smoothie

Serves 1 1 cup pineapple, diced 1 cup papaya, diced 1 banana, chopped 1 cup coconut milk Put all ingredients(except ice) into the blender and blend. Add ice if desired. Serve & enjoy! Tip: The levels of enzymes in whole pineapple and papaya aren’t as concentrated...