Digestive Health 101 Our gut is home to trillions of microorganisms—at least 1000 different species of known bacteria with more than 3 million genes! About one third of our bacteria, also called gut flora, is common to most people, while the remaining two thirds is specific to the individual. What … [Read more...] about Digestive Health 101 (i.e. gut wellness=whole body wellness)
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Fall Shopping List + What is Seasonal Eating?
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. - F. Scott FitzgeraldIt's October and the year is flying by. However, this is all the more reason to remind ourselves to slow down, be present and enjoy all the seasonal pleasures that come along with the beautiful autumn season: falling … [Read more...] about Fall Shopping List + What is Seasonal Eating?
Glorious Green Wrap Recipe!
I absolutely love a quick meal and of course the more colorful and healthy, the more appealing it is for a healthnut like me. Rich dark color in the plant world means more vitamins and minerals! I love this green wrap recipe because not only can you use pretty much whatever ingredients you have on … [Read more...] about Glorious Green Wrap Recipe!
Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (a.k.a comfort food)
Why are antioxidants important? Essentially antioxidants help fight free radials, which can lead to the damage of our cells (i.e. inflammation, aging and disease). Boy, is it cold outside! And what better way to warm up than pancakes?! This delicious GF Pumpkin Spice Pancake recipe is refined … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (a.k.a comfort food)
Gut-Healing, Stress-Busting Hot Chocolate Recipe
Collagen can help support digestion and overall gut health. For all the chocolate lovers (including myself), I share with you my favorite gut-healing, stress-busting hot chocolate recipe. Not only is this yummy, chocolatey beverage full of antioxidants from the raw cacao powder, but it also has … [Read more...] about Gut-Healing, Stress-Busting Hot Chocolate Recipe
How to Stay Healthy While Traveling… What’s in my Carry-On?
I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list. - Susan SontagOperation: Stay Healthy While Traveling Scenario Origin: San Francisco, California Destination: Paris, France Logistics: 10 days of Travel, 11 hour flight x 2 Limitations: 26 lbs of weight (carry-on + personal item) + possible … [Read more...] about How to Stay Healthy While Traveling… What’s in my Carry-On?