As you welcome summer and the abundance it brings, one of the best things you can do for your immune health is find a moment to sit down and relax with a delicious, nutritious, and refreshing drink. What better way to support your mental and physical well being...
Month: June 2022
The Appendix and the Immune System: Challenging Long Held Beliefs
Functional healthcare practitioners have the sometimes-difficult job of introducing new ideas to clients who still cling to a system that has not served them well. An even bigger challenge is getting the current medical establishment to rethink how true healthcare is...
Mushroom and Arame Salad
Mushroom and Arame Salad is Best for Immune Health Some people are surprised to learn fiber is important to immune system health, particularly beta-glucans, a non-starch polysaccharide found in the cell walls of mushrooms, seaweed, algae and certain whole grains. My...
How Fiber Supports The Immune System
How Fibers Supports your Immune Health We are bombarded by information on fiber. The majority of it, along with countless advertisements directed at the aging population, focus on the importance of fiber for regularity. What isn’t talked about is the importance of...
Cauliflower Instead of Carbo Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Substituting Cauliflower for Potatoes Substituting cauliflower for potatoes is such a simple and delicious way to add a load of nutrition to your diet, yet it’s so often overlooked. Cauliflower is a member of the brassica family which contains the supper phytonutrient...
Three Ways Food Phytonutrients Boost The Immune System
Food Phytonutrients can Super Charge your Immune System There is little question that a diet rich in a wide variety of functional foods boosts the immune system, but why is this so? According to The Institute For Functional Medicine, there could be three mechanisms by...
Creamy Sweet Coconut Yogurt
Silky Taste of a Creamy Sweet Coconut Yogurt One of the best things you can do for your immune system supports your microbiome and this coconut yogurt recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to do that. It’s also economical given the expense of popular...
Optimizing Your Immune System in Times of Chronic Stress
How can you Maximize your Immune System under Stress? It’s no longer a surprise to most people that chronic stress has a negative influence on optimal health. But many associate stress with high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and mental health challenges,...
Spinach Seaweed Crackers
One of the toughest habits to kick on a gluten-free diet is bread. To satisfy the human desire for crackers and breads, I’ve created many recipes that provide a satisfying alternative when tempted to reach for a typical snack. These Spinach Seaweed Crackers hit the...
The Microbiome in the Gut Is Foundational to Immune System Health
Estimated to have over 100 trillion cells and at least 10-fold more unique genes than the human body, the human microbiome is now known to actively impact multiple body systems including circadian rhythm, metabolism, nutritional responses and immunity. The human being...