“Detoxing” is a big buzzword these days. We’re constantly being reminded that our world is full of toxins. Our food, our water, our air, our cleaners, our personal care products…all contain various types of xenoestrogens, obesogens, heavy metals, pollutants, pesticides and antibiotics that get into our bodies. It can feel overwhelming to try to address…
Homemade applesauce is the ultimate comfort food! The heavenly smell of warm apples and cinnamon conjures up images of crisp temperatures, falling leaves and a fire in the fireplace. Applesauce is very versatile too. Use it as a breakfast accompaniment, a healthy snack or a tangy side-dish to a savory dinner. The beauty of…
Take a look at the front of any packaged item in the grocery store and what do you see? Claims such as all natural, organic, low-calorie, low-fat, multi-grain, made with whole grain, light, fruit-flavored, non-GMO, cage-free, zero trans fats, gluten free and no added sugar catch our eye. These seem to imply that these products…
It’s autumn and that means it’s pear season! What’s your favorite recipe with fresh pears? Here is a fancy (yet simple!) salad with juicy fresh pears and a delicious blend of flavors that is sure to please your palate.
Let’s be honest. Food companies and grocery stores are not in the business of providing foods for your good health. They are in the business of making money, and they have many marketing tricks to entice you to buy more of their products. Let’s take an imaginary walk through the grocery store. Have…
It’s harvest time and heirloom tomatoes abound at farmer’s markets and in your garden! They come in beautiful colors and sizes and are bursting with flavor! This delicious salad brings out the flavorful juices of the tomatoes, with a bit of spice from the chili pepper. Great by itself, or serve it with a…
Summer is the perfect time to heat up the grill, and kabobs are a quintessential meal for summertime! These mouth-watering curry chicken kabobs are bursting with flavor. Cooking them on the grill adds that smoky touch that makes you feel like you’re at a restaurant!
When it comes to hormone balancing, estrogen dominance is one of the most common imbalances we see. We see this in all ages of cycling women and it’s also common in women who are in their perimenopause years. We also see this in men as they go through andropause, the male version of menopause. What…
