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...Read More
I recently read a statistic I find shocking. It’s estimated that autoimmune disease will rise internationally between 3% and 9% each year! Why? The Western diet is being adopted world-wide. And thanks to Terry Wahls, the world is learning the connection between diet...Read More
One common denominator of autoimmune disease is the inflammation it creates in the body. The cleaner a person’s diet with whole, minimally processed foods the better. This is one of my favorite recipes for both balancing the immune system and calming...Read More
“A person who has their health has a thousand dreams. But the person that’s lost their health, has only one.” (Unknown) Upon a strong immune system, all dreams are built. Too much of a stretch? Not to me, especially having been a person that once lost my health...Read More
I pulled this easy brussel sprouts recipe from one of my cooking show segments, “Italian Foods that Support Optimal Immune Health”. Brussel sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable that contain the amazing sulforaphane, an immune system enhancing phytonutrient which...Read More
As I talk to clients and students in my programs, I’m often asked ”what’s the diet? ” And my answer is always the same. “It depends” As much as I speak and write about food, and what I refer to as functional food, I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface. ...Read More
One of the things I love most about this recipe is its versatility. You can plan the meal or use up whatever veggies you have in the fridge. The more variety the better and all options are “on the table”! As is, it’s chock-full of cruciferous vegetables that contain...Read More
The phytonutrients in foods provide a multitude of health benefits including protection from chronic disease. The broad range of protective flavonoids found in this smoothie recipe are a great way to incorporate them into your diet. All flavonoids have antioxidant...Read More
I’m a devout believer in the power of functional foods to support and heal the body. Unfortunately, in order for this idea to be widely accepted, science is expected to unequivocally confirm what we already know. But there’s a problem. The current philosophy used by...Read More
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