I encourage you with any nutrition intentions, try not to think in terms of elimination! For example, I hear all of the time people wanting to “cut out sugar.” It…
By Anika Nayak If you ever had a blue or teal smoothie, chances are it contains spirulina. Believe it or not, spirulina is a type of bacteria that is cultivated…
By Nadia Murdock While March technically marks National Waffle Month (who knew!), we tend to celebrate this traditional breakfast favorite all year long. But gone are the days of wheat…
By Anika Nayak Turmeric is not your average spice. In fact, it’s origin dates back to as early as 2500 BCE, native to Southeast Asia. For thousands of years, turmeric…
I was recently listening to a podcast (The Model Health Show for anyone who is curious), and a functional M.D. was relaying his wisdom on all things metabolism. When asked…
By Anika Nayak One of the best ways to prevent your immune system from weakening during the prolonging coronavirus pandemic is to continue taking all the necessary precautions as per…
Let’s be honest, as much as the Thanksgiving holiday is about gratitude, family, and friends, it is also about the food. Traditionally, the dishes and desserts that are served might…
When creating recipes, I love thinking about what I can add in to make the resulting dish more nutritious. We all have heard about the importance of gut health, and…
We love one pot recipes as they are easy and flavorful. Not to mention this time of year as the temperatures are getting cooler, and you just want to eat…
Meal planning and preparation can be a major pitfall when it comes to eating healthy during a busy work week. Very often, I am supplementing this midday meal with an…
Blend an Empower Bar Pumpkin Spice right into this delicious drink, and you have yourself a nutrient-dense morning meal! Pumpkin season is in full swing, and we could not be…
A delicious way to incorporate an Empower Bar Cacao into a morning meal. Chocolate + coffee come together to create an on-the-go drink that tastes decadent, but is far from…
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…
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…
If you are someone who loves the nutritious power of chia seeds, but your stomach not so much, or perhaps it is the tapicoa-like texture that turns you away, try…