This Tom Kha Gai soup is a healthy and warming lunch or dinner meal. Its unique blend of spice, savory, and citrus offers your tastebuds an authentic taste of South East Asia, while a healthy inclusion of vegetables not typically found in this soup bolsters the nutritional resume of this dish. The coconut milk base […]
This healthy kale salad is a great way to pack your plate full of antioxidants and nutrients and is hearty enough to eat on its own but versatile enough to be paired with other proteins and sides. The butternut squash with warming spices is a great seasonal food for the colder months. It is high […]
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If you’re looking for a hearty chili that will fuel you but not leave you bloated and weighed down, this is the recipe for you. This healthy Pumpkin and Bison Chili recipe is absolutely loaded with everything you want; protein to sustain you, nutrients and fiber to keep you running clean, and flavor so rich […]
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This recipe is the healthiest version of Thanksgiving dinner that we can offer. It’s composed of 5 parts (Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Dark Cherry Relish, Cauliflower Mash, Brussel Sprouts & Green Beans, and Gluten-Free Stuffing), all amazingly healthy and delicious, and listed below individually, so you can prepare for your big day on your own […]
The words healthy and enchiladas don’t often end up in the same sentence, but with this recipe, it’s impossible to separate the two. These healthy enchiladas (see!) are full of flavor and healthy ingredients, and free from the typical components of Mexican food that cause inflammation and bloating. For instance, this recipe adds unusual ingredients […]
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A delicious and healthy breakfast, these Mexican Huevos Rancheros will spice up your typical morning routine. Packed with natural protein, healthy fats, and vitamins, this dish can also be accompanied by a dollop of brown rice for even more lasting energy. Served atop cassava flour tortillas, which are derived from grinding cassava, a gluten-free, low-glycemic […]
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Q: I’ve noticed that since Covid, my digestive system has not been performing as well. Is there a relationship between stress and how my intestines work? A: Studies around the gut-brain connection are increasing, and proving something that we’ve always noticed; that our digestive system talks to our brain, and our brain talks to our […]
In this article, we will be diving into a topic that we rarely give ourselves permission to examine: how we define our success. Traditionally, society has taught us that success is determined by how much we make, how famous we are, or what our job title is. We constantly measure ourselves against our peers and […]
Q: I find that with juggling all my family responsibilities, long work hours, and fast-paced life (whether working from home or when I was traveling before Covid), that I’m not getting enough plant food in my diet. Other than a salad for dinner, I think I may be short-changing the minerals and vitamins I need. […]
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How you eat is just as important as what and when. Eating too fast, not chewing enough, eating out of too large of a dish, and drinking water with every sip are all ways you can impact how well your body absorbs nutrients, signals your brain that you are full, and balances acid levels in […]
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Stress hormones are released in response to a stressful situation. This could be a near-miss car accident, a project deadline at work, or overdue bills—any event where our unconscious deems we are in a threatening situation. Before we are even aware, our sympathetic nervous system triggers our fight, flight, or freeze response, and a flood of stress hormones […]
Feeling tired and low on energy has a dramatic effect on your life. Being low on energy reduces productivity, happiness, longevity, and your overall health. Understanding what causes a lack of energy and how to fix it is critical, and what we aim to share with you in this article. What Causes Low Energy Essentially […]
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There are cultures of centenarian populations around the world that have been studied by researchers and chronicled by National Geographic for decades. They have been labeled the Blue Zones, and they live the longest of anyone on this planet. They have common lifestyle components that researchers believe are the contributing factors to their longevity. Here […]
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There is no doubt that this year of isolation during the pandemic has had a toll on young and old alike—universally, we all feel a bit lonely. Unfortunately, this doesn’t just affect our mood—we now know from studying the elder population that loneliness and isolation also have a negative effect on our health and longevity. […]
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Tom Kha Gai Soup
/in Recipes /by adminThis Tom Kha Gai soup is a healthy and warming lunch or dinner meal. Its unique blend of spice, savory, and citrus offers your tastebuds an authentic taste of South East Asia, while a healthy inclusion of vegetables not typically found in this soup bolsters the nutritional resume of this dish. The coconut milk base […]
Winter Kale Salad
/in Recipes /by adminThis healthy kale salad is a great way to pack your plate full of antioxidants and nutrients and is hearty enough to eat on its own but versatile enough to be paired with other proteins and sides. The butternut squash with warming spices is a great seasonal food for the colder months. It is high […]
Pumpkin Bison Chili
/in Recipes /by adminIf you’re looking for a hearty chili that will fuel you but not leave you bloated and weighed down, this is the recipe for you. This healthy Pumpkin and Bison Chili recipe is absolutely loaded with everything you want; protein to sustain you, nutrients and fiber to keep you running clean, and flavor so rich […]
The Perfect Healthy Thanksgiving Meal
/in Recipes /by adminThis recipe is the healthiest version of Thanksgiving dinner that we can offer. It’s composed of 5 parts (Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Dark Cherry Relish, Cauliflower Mash, Brussel Sprouts & Green Beans, and Gluten-Free Stuffing), all amazingly healthy and delicious, and listed below individually, so you can prepare for your big day on your own […]
Butternut Squash, Black Bean, and Chicken Enchiladas
/in Recipes /by adminThe words healthy and enchiladas don’t often end up in the same sentence, but with this recipe, it’s impossible to separate the two. These healthy enchiladas (see!) are full of flavor and healthy ingredients, and free from the typical components of Mexican food that cause inflammation and bloating. For instance, this recipe adds unusual ingredients […]
Moroccan Lamb Tagine With Cauliflower Couscous
/in Recipes /by adminINGREDIENTS (Serves 4) Lamb Tagine 2 lb. boneless lamb shoulder, excess fat trimmed, cut into 1″ pieces Sea salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. grapeseed oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1½” piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 bay leaves 3 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 ½ tsp. ground […]
Huevos Rancheros – A Fast & Delicious Recipe
/in Recipes /by adminA delicious and healthy breakfast, these Mexican Huevos Rancheros will spice up your typical morning routine. Packed with natural protein, healthy fats, and vitamins, this dish can also be accompanied by a dollop of brown rice for even more lasting energy. Served atop cassava flour tortillas, which are derived from grinding cassava, a gluten-free, low-glycemic […]
7 techniques to reduce stress and manage IBS symptoms
/in Habits to Health, Nutrition, Relaxation /by adminQ: I’ve noticed that since Covid, my digestive system has not been performing as well. Is there a relationship between stress and how my intestines work? A: Studies around the gut-brain connection are increasing, and proving something that we’ve always noticed; that our digestive system talks to our brain, and our brain talks to our […]
Redefining Success
/in Habits to Health /by adminIn this article, we will be diving into a topic that we rarely give ourselves permission to examine: how we define our success. Traditionally, society has taught us that success is determined by how much we make, how famous we are, or what our job title is. We constantly measure ourselves against our peers and […]
Are powdered greens good for you?
/in Nutrition /by adminQ: I find that with juggling all my family responsibilities, long work hours, and fast-paced life (whether working from home or when I was traveling before Covid), that I’m not getting enough plant food in my diet. Other than a salad for dinner, I think I may be short-changing the minerals and vitamins I need. […]
6 Ways To Improve How You Eat
/in Habits to Health /by adminHow you eat is just as important as what and when. Eating too fast, not chewing enough, eating out of too large of a dish, and drinking water with every sip are all ways you can impact how well your body absorbs nutrients, signals your brain that you are full, and balances acid levels in […]
Stress Hormones
/in Habits to Health, Relaxation /by adminStress hormones are released in response to a stressful situation. This could be a near-miss car accident, a project deadline at work, or overdue bills—any event where our unconscious deems we are in a threatening situation. Before we are even aware, our sympathetic nervous system triggers our fight, flight, or freeze response, and a flood of stress hormones […]
The Cause of your low energy and how to fix it
/in Habits to Health, Nutrition, Relaxation, Sleep, Tips & Advice /by adminFeeling tired and low on energy has a dramatic effect on your life. Being low on energy reduces productivity, happiness, longevity, and your overall health. Understanding what causes a lack of energy and how to fix it is critical, and what we aim to share with you in this article. What Causes Low Energy Essentially […]
How To Live a Long Life | 6 Common Habits Of The Oldest People on Earth
/in Tips & Advice /by adminThere are cultures of centenarian populations around the world that have been studied by researchers and chronicled by National Geographic for decades. They have been labeled the Blue Zones, and they live the longest of anyone on this planet. They have common lifestyle components that researchers believe are the contributing factors to their longevity. Here […]
What To Do If You Are Feeling Lonely
/in Tips & Advice /by adminThere is no doubt that this year of isolation during the pandemic has had a toll on young and old alike—universally, we all feel a bit lonely. Unfortunately, this doesn’t just affect our mood—we now know from studying the elder population that loneliness and isolation also have a negative effect on our health and longevity. […]