Is Your Appendix Really Necessary?
Sometimes my functional medicine studies take me down rabbit holes. And learning about the appendix was one of those holes. I love sharing what I’m learning, to help you stay healthier too! Do you still have your appendix? Or have you had an appendectomy? Either way, read on as it turns out there’s more to…
Read MoreCooling Foods Beat the Heat: Watermelon Lime Cooler
Are you eating the best cooling foods to beat the summer heat? I’ve always been a sun-worshipper, a lover of Summer, a tropical traveler. But now that we are living in Mexico where the thermometer the humidity regularly hit the high 90’s°. Ugh, it’s with much dismay that I’ve realized my body may not dig…
Read MoreMexican Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad
This delicious Mexican Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad is perfect for any summer bar-b-que, picnic, lunch, or dinner. I got the original recipe from a client (thanks Kathy!). And then I modified it because I can never follow any recipe exactly, LOL! (Usually, I need to swap out some ingredients that may contain gluten,…
Read MoreMediterranean Tapenade
On a recent sailboat passage, we wanted a quick, healthy lunch. So I checked what I had in my fridge and pantry and whipped up this Mediterranean Tapenade in 10 minutes. Super fast and SO delicious!! If I’d had more time or thought ahead, I would have made the garbanzo beans, soaked them overnight in…
Read More10 Warning Signs Your Body Is Giving You
Are you feeling your age? Aches and pains not enabling you to do what you once could? You may blame your body for failing you. But nothing could be further from the truth. Your body is not dumb. In fact, it is one of the smartest machines around. And it’s constantly giving you warning signs.…
Read MoreRoasted Veggies & Cannellini Beans Upcycle into Soup!
This hearty, warming Roasted Veggies & Cannellini Beans recipe is perfect for autumn or winter. I made it earlier this week and had to share it because it’s SOOOO good! And it’s packed full of colorful root vegetables to help you eat the rainbow and boost your phytonutrient intake at the same time. Root vegetables…
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