Welcome to the end of another calendar year. As we prepare to transition into 2024, I wanted to leave you with my thoughts on the importance of rest in the Wintertime. Last Winter I offered an 8 week seasonal journey that was themed “Rest & Renew”. Our focus was self-care, […]
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Robust Flavor for Soup
Enhancing flavor with a variety of complimentary spices and herbs Black cumin seed paired with other complimentary spices along with onion or garlic help make soup become not only healthy but enjoyable eating. Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor or condiment. Folk medicine Garlic has been […]
Read MoreSupporting the Immune System with Food
As we welcome November, a time of shifting weather, activities and schedules, it is a great time to assess and support your immune health to keep you healthy during the season commonly known as “cold and flu season”. If you partake in the Fall and Winter holidays , it usually […]
Read MoreBone Broth
Fish, Chicken, Pork or Beef Bone broth is often celebrated for its ability to promote a healthy gut microbiome, improve joint pain, and support skin health. While bone broth contains protein-rich collagen and healthy minerals, it’s not a magic bullet on its own. Bone broth is a source of several health-promoting […]
Read MorePairing, Sharing and Caring
It’s really about aroma. Do you know how taste works? Pairing, caring, and sharing as we gather around a banquet of good beverages and food sampling, the eating and drinking is a key part of bringing in daily nutrients for your body’s health. We as humans are social beings in […]
Read MoreGut Health: a key to optimal health
Did you know that gut health is one of the keys to optimal health? Our gut microbiome is made up of microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, fungi and other living materials in the digestive tract. 70-80% of the immune system is housed in the gut microbiome, so the health of the gut […]
Read MoreGreen Grasses, Macha Tea & Athletic Greens
Greens, green grasses, superfoods, athletic greens are these relevant in a daily in-take to our bodies to have a healthy hemostasis in our well-health? Greens are a great source of nutrition, containing antioxidants, minerals and nutritious fiber. This goes for whole green plants as well as mixed dehydrate green grasses mixed […]
Read MoreOrzo Salad Recipe
Summer isn’t complete without a good pasta salad. This recipe is a favorite of mine and a crowd pleaser, and it has a nice zing to it! Orzo is an Italian pasta that is shaped like a large, oval shaped grain of rice. It’s only ingredient is durum wheat […]
Read MoreWhole Grain, Rye and White Sourdough Bread
Bread: Is it good or bad for us? Aroma and Texture produces a release of dopamine and endorphins the chemistry of the brain. Bread has been a staple food around the world for thousands of years. People continue to consume it because of its convenience, portability, nutrition, and taste. There are […]
Read MoreSummer Fruit Salad
Summer is less than a week away and will bring an opportunity to nourish yourself in different ways. A good fruit salad is one way to feed your body with essential nutrients while providing hydration to your muscles, tissues and joints. The juicy kiwi and peach chunks send this fruit […]
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