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...
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...
“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...
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. ...
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...
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...
Functional foods with powerful phytonutrients and supportive adaptogens don’t need to come on a plate. This tasty and nutritious elixir is packed with both! Nuts and seeds provide minerals and valuable omega-3s while adaptogenic mushroom powders support the immune...
As part of my series on functional foods, I want to explore some big questions: Why should supplementation be approached with caution? How did suspected carcinogens become a common ingredient in all processed foods? What is the “food matrix” and why is this...
A smoothie packed with protective phytonutrients that also support metabolic health. It’s hard to know what to highlight when considering the health benefits provided by this energy full & delicious smoothie. Besides being a strong antioxidant that protects...
Nearly 2500 years ago, Hippocrates identified a correlation between diet, exercise, and overall health. When people moved their body and ate a mainly fresh, plant-based diet, they developed fewer diseases. In a quote from Helen King’s book, Hippocrates Now, The...