Immune Health

A Health Sugar FREE Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish

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...

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Gene Expression: Your gut microbiome has something to say

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...

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Using Nutrigenomics To Prevent  Disease and Optimize Health

Using Nutrigenomics To Prevent Disease and Optimize Health

In January 2022, a story and video clip were posted on The Mayo Clinic Minute, a webpage produced by the clinic that, according to their description, “gives general health and wellness tips as well as the latest in medical research news.” The story is titled...

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Are You A Lark or an Owl? How Genetics Influence Sleep.

Are You A Lark or an Owl? How Genetics Influence Sleep.

What would you trade for a good night’s sleep? If the answer is your first-born child, you might have a problem. Although I joke, there isn’t anything funny about sleep deprivation. It is linked to heart disease, obesity, dementia, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, metabolic...

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Avocado based chocolate pudding??? YES!!!

Avocado based chocolate pudding??? YES!!!

If you follow a plant-based diet, avocados are more than likely one of your staples.  But do you ever run out of new ways to use them? If so, you will love my recipe that turns avocados into a decadent dessert everyone will enjoy and benefit from.  Their popularity as...

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Fall and Winter Immune-Modulating Broths and Soups

Fall and Winter Immune-Modulating Broths and Soups

Getting a head start on fall and winter! When the first cool weather of fall arrives, thoughts drift to the coming days when a nice cup of healing broth or nourishing soup or Immune-Modulating Broths and Soups goes a long way towards warming the body and providing...

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Nutty but Dairy Free Sour Cream

Nutty but Dairy Free Sour Cream

Delicious Dairy-Free Sour Cream for Health and Energy One of the great discoveries people make when switching to a plant-based diet is the amazingly delicious recipes available that can replace dairy. Countless studies have linked the saturated fat found in dairy...

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