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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 the...
Autoimmun Diseases, Immune Health how Are They Related to The Thymus Gland Functions. The thymus gland is a part of the immune system. It is a tiny organ located at the base of the neck that is responsible for the development of the immune system. I recently read a...
“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 and...
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 has...
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. ...