What Is Carrageenan and Why You Should Avoid It
Being a former health coach and the founder of a natural foods company, I often have conversations centered around well, food and nutrition. As non-judgmentally as possible, I make the…
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What This Chef Learned About Food While Living On An Organic Farm
Kate Stephenson was living in New York City trying to find her footing while bouncing from job to job, yet she couldn’t seem to shake the feeling that something was…
What Wheat and Sugar Have to do with Addiction
When you think of addiction, what comes to mind? Alcohol? Cocaine? Heroin? All three would be considered addictive substances, but what if I was to tell you they have a…
Try This Dairy-Free Yogurt Substitute (& Superfood Toppings!)
I remember years ago learning I was intolerant to dairy. It immediately explained the gut and skin issues that had plagued me for as long as I could remember. Giving…
Our Five Favorite Podcasts On Wellness
Whether in the car or on a long walk, listening to wellness podcasts to further enhance our knowledge on holistic health is one of our favorite past times! Find our…
Why You Should Steam Your Cauliflower Before Blending It In Your Smoothies
Cauliflower is having a moment. This cruciferous veggie is subbing in for pizza crust, rice, and even oats. One way to enjoy it is to throw it into your smoothie…
Healthier Dishes To Bring To A Labor Day Cookout
The end of summer is often bittersweet. Labor day offers a final time to celebrate, gathering with loved ones either away or at home, probably around a meal. If a…
Healthified “Cheesy” Cauliflower With Coconut “Bacon”
As you can see from the quotation marks from the title of this recipe, there are a couple of elements that I healthified in this variation of cauliflower mash. While…
How This Health Coach Healed Her Leaky Gut
When you take a holistic approach to health, you understand that there is more to it than eating right and exercise, especially when it comes to both feeling your best…
Ever Wondered About Bulletproof Coffee? Here are the Benefits
Years ago, a friend told me that people were starting to blend butter in their morning coffee as a weight loss trick. My immediate reaction was that people had gone…
Are You Getting Enough of This Gut-Friendly Fiber?
All things gut health has been sweeping the wellness world in relatively recent years. Studies continue to show the correlation between good health and that of your digestive system. But…
Could This Be Preventing Your Meal Planning & Prep?
Meal planning and prep during the week is an important step if you want to ensure having real food meals on hand. But many fail to follow through. Why? “I’m…
Sensitive to Caffeine? Try This Chocolate Substitute (& GF Vegan Brownies!)
Almost every night after dinner, I have a sweet treat of some sort, and 9 times out of 10, it’s of the chocolate variety. I am always conscious of this…
The Difference Between Low Carb, Carb Cycling & Keto? An RD Explains
When it comes to recent diet trends, there are some buzz words floating around the wellness world. Optimal nutrition means putting some care and consciousness into what you consume. Turning…
The Hunger Hormone You Might Not Have Heard Of
Your endocrine system is a delicate dance of chemical messengers sending various signals to your body to undergo certain processes. Hormones play a particular role in dictating what we do…
Healthified Pesto and The Benefits of Basil
I have heard of so many people working on their gardens while in quarantine, and in the peak of summer, herbs are especially abundant. Basil is one of my favorites…