5 Natural Ways to Deal with Bloating

5 Natural Ways to Deal with Bloating

Do you ever feel a bit “overextended” in the belly after a meal? Perhaps “gassy?” Have you ever carried a “food baby?” Well, bloating is common. Up to 25-30% of people experience it regularly. It happens when you have trouble digesting. The symptoms come from excess...
Peppermint Mocha Creamer

Peppermint Mocha Creamer

1 can coconut milk ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened 2 tbsp cacao powder, unsweetened ½ tsp peppermint extract or essential oil (food-grade and safe for internal use) 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional) Instructions Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until...
Fruit Salad (Mood Boosting)

Fruit Salad (Mood Boosting)

Serves 6-8 1-2 cups watermelon, cubed 1-2 cups rockmelon, cubed 1-2 cups raspberries, fresh 1-2 cups strawberries, fresh 1-2 cups green grapes 1-2 avocados. cubed Instructions Place all fruit in a large bowl and gently toss. Serve & enjoy! Tip: Substitute or add...
Need a Mood Boost? Eat This.

Need a Mood Boost? Eat This.

No question that what you eat can affect how you feel, right? Mental health and brain health are complex. So are the foods we eat, and the ways our bodies interact with those foods.  While, we don’t know the exact mechanisms how food and nutrition help, we know...
What is the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load?

What is the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load?

Glycemic this and glycemic that. Does it matter? You’ll notice that they both begin with “glycemic.” That’s one tip that they have to do with sugars and carbs. Not only how much sugar is in foods, but more importantly, how it affects your blood...
Mediterranean Salad (Low GI)

Mediterranean Salad (Low GI)

Serves 2 1 cucumber, chopped ½ cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed ½ cup black olives ¼ red onion, diced ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp garlic 1 tsp basil ½ tsp oregano 1 dash sea salt 1...
Multivitamins: Are They Really a Waste of Money?

Multivitamins: Are They Really a Waste of Money?

Multivitamins are exactly what they sound like: multiple vitamins. They’re supplements that contain several different vitamins in each one. They can also contain several minerals and other ingredients like amino acids or fatty acids. And because there are...
Superfood Salad (Nutrient Dense)

Superfood Salad (Nutrient Dense)

Serves 2 2 handfuls of greens (e.g. kale, spinach, arugula, etc.) ½ cucumber, chopped 1 avocado, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 carrot, grated 2 handfuls grape tomatoes 2 handfuls fresh berries 2 broiled salmon fillets (optional) ¼ cup hemp seeds Salad Dressing: 3...
Here’s How to Make Cooking More Fun

Here’s How to Make Cooking More Fun

If you don’t love cooking, maybe I can help to make it more fun for you? I know that sometimes I don’t find cooking to be all that fun. I can get into a rut just like everyone else. So that’s why I’ve listed my best “fun” cooking tips for...
One Pan Frittata (Simple and Fun)

One Pan Frittata (Simple and Fun)

Serves 4 8 eggs ¼ cup almond milk, unsweetened 1 tsp olive oil, extra virgin 1 clove of garlic, minced1 handful baby spinach 1 small zucchini, sliced into thin coins 1 clove of garlic, minced1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved 1 dash herbs and spice to taste (parsley,...