The hallmark of most “cleanses” or “detoxes” out there is…restriction. Juice cleansing, where you drink nothing but juice, fits perfectly into this. Although the word “detox” has been co-opted in many cases simply to sell ways of dieting, your body actually does have very real detoxification pathways. Ironically, these pathways actually need MORE nutrients to…
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The Ultimate Guide to Fiber & How it Affects Gut Health
Did you know that we aren’t able to break down or directly use fiber? That’s right, fiber is entirely food for the trillions of microbes in our gut, called our gut microbiome! They eat the fiber, and make by-products called short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that, among many benefits, are incredibly anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive. That…
Creamy, Dairy-Free, Cabbage Slaw
Do you like coleslaw but don’t feel super crazy about mayo or buttermilk? Or maybe you’re just looking for a slaw recipe that’s dairy-free and egg-free. If so, you’re in the right place! The sauce for this slaw is made with cashew butter, which gives a mild sweetness and makes it creamy… without dairy! It…
Are wheatgrass and barley grass safe on a gluten-free diet?
Wheatgrass and barley grass powders are showing up in many products, from drink mixes to protein powders to snack bars. They’re high in vitamins and minerals, can have blood sugar balancing effects, and may be immune-supportive based on the high chlorophyll content. But are they safe for those on a gluten-free diet? Wheat and barley…
Warming Squash and Fennel Curry
In the midst of winter, we start running lower on produce that’s actually in season and good-looking. Winter squash, however, are still going strong this time of year! It’s hard to pick a favorite way to use winter squash, but in my Top 5 would probably be curries. How about you? This Squash and Fennel…
Blueberry Cardamom Chia Pudding
Happy 2021! I’m glad to be sharing a bright new breakfast (or snack) recipe to kick it all off: blueberry chia pudding with a hint of cardamom. If you haven’t had chia pudding blended before, I highly recommend trying it. Whole seed chia pudding is super easy to make and fun to eat since it’s…
Banana Coffee Smoothie: A Pick-Me-Up For All Seasons
Happy Fall, everyone! So many things to look forward to this season… In my top 5 are: Crunchy leaves Puppies running through crunchy leaves Flannel Soup and hot drinks Pumpkin and winter squash I’ll definitely be sharing more Fall-flavored things (yes, Fall can be a flavor!) coming up, but for now I’ll leave you with…
Easy Roasted Tomato “Sauce”
How is it already September? I changed the calendar but I’m just not ready AT ALL for the seasons to change! Who else agrees that summer is the best season, hands-down? Luckily, we still have a few more weeks of warm weather and dat summer bounty of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, melon, and stone fruits. My…