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Tips on How to Eat Gluten-Free
Many people are avoiding gluten these days for various reasons: Celiac disease, gluten intolerance or sensitivity, inflammation issues, weight-loss, thyroid concerns, or a realization that going gluten-free seems to improve their everyday health. And of course there’s...
Cyber Monday $5 Be Healthy Offer!
Don't wait until after the new year to set a resolution - start now and get on your path to optimal health with this Cyber Monday Be Healthy Offer for just $5! I’d love to offer you my two most popular resources to help you discover natural solutions that include...
Turkey Rice Soup and Bone Broth
I just picked up a fresh turkey today from my farmer friend and it's a big one - 26 lbs!!!! This is also the first time I get to host Thanksgiving so I am excited, however, I am not sure how the turkey is going to fit in my oven! I am hoping to have some leftovers...
Amino Acids + Bone Broth = A Superfood Staple
Do you ever think to yourself, "why is everyone freaking out about this bone broth thing?" Why are celebrities like Kobe Bryant, Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek and many more turning to this superfood to look and feel younger, healthier? Today, I'll be your friendly...
Swap Screen Time for Nature Time
Between TVs, phones, and computers, the average American child spends seven hours a day in front of a screen. Some of that is educational material, but still, it’s time for kids and adults to trade in some screen time for some real-world outdoor fun, especially before...
Fall Farmer’s Markets and Local Food
Fall is a great time of year to visit your local farmer's markets! There is an abundance of beautiful fruits and vegetables available in the fall and you can support your local farmer at the same time. You can save money as well by buying your produce in season,...
The Scoop on Squash: Summer and Winter Varieties and Uses
Crisp fall days are here! Cooler weather brings plenty of produce possibilities, from the last of summer favorites like tomatoes and corn to cruciferous veggies like broccoli and cauliflower that prefer not-so-hot days and nights. The summer-to-fall shoulder season is...
Ideas for Packing a Healthy Lunch
Kids are back to school, which means its time to get in the habit of packing those healthy lunches again! Here are some tips and ideas for kid friendly snacks and dips. Get more kid friendly recipes in my book The Guide to Healthy Eating. Or download some FREE...
Zoodles: Pasta Made Smart
When you’re in a hurry to make dinner, pasta is a tempting option, especially in the summer months when fresh herbs are everywhere you look. Pesto, anyone? Unfortunately, pasta every day wouldn’t be a great idea—even whole-grain pasta still packs a plate with carbs....
Fun with Stone Fruits
What do pluots, nectaplums, and peacharines have in common? (Aside from their weird names…) They’re all hybrid stone fruits that have been cross-pollinated the old-fashioned way to create fun new summer fruits to whet our appetites. The stone fruit category includes...
Vaxxed Movie – Must See!
THE FILM THEY DON’T WANT YOU TO SEE An investigation into how the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the government agency charged with protecting the health of American citizens, destroyed data on their 2004 study that showed a link between the MMR...
Use Your Melon
Whether you like to let the juice trickle down your chin or you’d rather have a seed-spitting contest, everybody loves eating melons during the summer months. You can find melons in just about every color, size, and flavor—some easily weigh 10 pounds, while others are...
VETO the Dark Act
I wanted to let you know about a We the People petition and ask for your support. Will you add your name to mine? If this petition gets 100,000 signatures within 30 days of its creation, the White House will review it and respond! You can view and sign the petition...
Why Berries Are the Best Summer Treats
Nothing quite says “summer” like berries! And that’s a good thing, because not only are berries excellent sources of antioxidants—anthocyanin is the purplish-reddish pigment that makes blueberries blue and blackberries black—berries contain less sugar than most fruits...
5 Ways To Make a Summer Roadtrip More Nutritious
Summer is here! It’s time to gather the kids, hop into the car, and explore parts unknown. Reconnecting with nature is a great way to get ourselves away from screens and into a relaxed state of mind. The only pitfall can be having to scavenge not-so-healthy snacks...
Homemade Salad Dressing is Simple
One of the easiest things you can change in your diet is what type of salad dressing you use. You can make your own simple salad dressings using the finest ingredients for about the same cost as an average bottle of dressing…and your homemade dressings won’t contain...
10 Creative Ways To Make the Most of Summer Fruit
Ripe peaches, sweet strawberries, juicy plums—summertime means an onslaught of fresh fruit at delicious prices. Now what to do with all this bounty? It’s just too good to pass up! Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your favorite fruits now and later. The...
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Mix ‘n’ Match Mile-High Salad
This is a great way to make use of any perishables that need to be eaten, plus many of these ingredients are pantry items that you can make a point to keep around—having a well-stocked pantry makes it easier to use fresh produce. Mixed salad without dressing can be...
From Crisp to Creamy, Get To Know Your Lettuce
Lettuce seems like a bland, boring ingredient, but your produce market probably stocks at least ten different kinds, and that’s not even including the packages of mixed pre-washed leaves. Each type of lettuce has a unique flavor, texture, and even nutritional package....
VAXXED is HERE!
Beginning April 29th 2016, VAXXED the film will be shown here in MICHIGAN! WHERE: Emagine Novi 44425 West Twelve Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377 WHEN: April 29th - May 5th DAILY SHOWTIMES: 10:15am 12:35pm 2:55pm 5:15pm 7:35pm 9:55pm This is a MUST SEE documentary about...
Make Food Fresh—Spring Clean Your Pantry!
When spring rolls around, we think about cleaning our houses from top to bottom (which I have been doing the past two days!), but what about the pantry? Jars roll into corners, bags get pushed to the back, everyone keeps ignoring the hominy…time to spring clean the...
Eggs + Cheese + Potatoes = Easy Breakfasts
You can use any kind of potatoes for this ultra-savory breakfast — leftover already-cooked potatoes are the quickest to use — but not only are purple potatoes the most eye-catching, they also contain anthocyanins, the same purple pigment that gives blueberries their...
7 Tips to Help With Meal Planning
Stick to your meal plan – Many people make a plan but then don’t stick to it, which can lead to unnecessary headaches and stress, as well as the opportunity to not make healthy choices. Be sure to stick to your Meal Planner with the foods you have planned for the week...
Superfood for Breakfast: Cacao Granola
There’s some contention over “cocoa” versus “cacao,” but most people agree that cacao refers to raw cocoa beans and cocoa refers to beans that have been heated and sometimes treated with alkaline to reduce the beans’ natural acidity. (The latter is known as...