To Gravy or No to Gravy That is the Question? If you love gravy but aren’t willing to suffer for it, I have the answer. I say NO to Gravy, the Traditional Gravy that is! Before you knew better you got a taste of it, and that memory hangs over your head every time that...
Dr. Ritamarie
Savory Stuffing
Non-traditional, traditional stuffing. Getting to the other side of the holiday season with your health intact can be a challenge. Whether it’s diet, exercise, stress maintenance, or getting enough quality sleep, most people find it difficult to balance the change in...
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
Sugar-free, gluten-free gingerbread cookies. One of the biggest misconceptions about moving to a sugar-free, gluten-free, plant-based diet is the idea it involves restrictive deprivation, especially when it comes to foods associated with holiday celebrations. Far...
Sleep Disorders : Can’t Sleep? What’s Your Problem?
One of the aspects of health we all have in common is the need for restful sleep. And aside from the rare few who are genetically wired to need less, without 7-9 hours on a regular basis, we mentally and physically suffer. When it comes to the food that supports...
Sleep Deprivation: Underestimating A Lethal Modern Problem
If ever there was an area of health in which “physician heal thyself” applied to me, it would be sleep. Gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan diet? No problem. Extended fasts? I’ve done many. But getting to bed on time? I have to work at it every day. On the one hand, I’m...
A Health Sugar FREE Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish
Sugar-free, & Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish for The Holidays! Of the total cranberries consumed in the United States in one year, 20% are consumed on this one day. Can you guess what day that is? You got it! Thanksgiving. But this comes with some good news and...
Delectable Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Start planning now for holiday eating success. You may not believe me, but I promise you it’s true. There’s a way to get through the holiday season without completely decimating the healthy eating habits you’ve worked so hard to establish. Regain the momentum of...
Gene Expression: Your gut microbiome has something to say
If you want to thrive on the outside, you need to thrive on the inside. A vibrant and diverse microbiome is critical to optimal health and wellness. Research continues to link an imbalance in gut microorganisms to type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer, intestinal bowel...
Can Epigenetics Turn Back the Hands of Your Telomere Clock?
The shortening of telomeres is now an established hallmark of aging that is often referred to as the ‘telomere clock.’ Studies have demonstrated a direct correlation between telomere length and life expectancy, stress, DNA damage, and the onset of aging-related...
Easy Collard Roll-Ups a Plant-Based Goodness in Minutes
Dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based goodness in minutes easy to make collard Roll-up. When making healthy changes to your diet, few things are as important as knowing how to prepare your own meals. For many, the biggest deterrent isn’t knowing what to do, but the...










