Evidence-based nutrition articles and recipes which discuss and incorporate specific foods and herbs that can help support, balance, and optimize the immune system.
Adaptogenic mushrooms have existed in nature for many thousands of years, hiding in plain sight from most people (indigenous communities and herbalists aside) until very recently. These “functional mushrooms” are now in the spotlight because of their intriguing potential to enhance and optimize our well-being. But are the claims and hype legit? Are these fungi …
In our modern-day chronic illness epidemic, millions of people each month are now scouring the internet for information on diets to help their inflammatory, autoimmune, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) conditions. Yet still, surprisingly very few of those people are aware of the LEAP diet protocol and its profound roles in reducing symptoms of inflammation …
The LEAP Diet Protocol: What Is It, How Does It Work & Who Is It For? Read More »
Food sensitivities have become a modern-day epidemic, alongside conditions such as leaky gut and dysbiosis (an unhealthy balance of gut microbes). Regardless of the amount of research that has been done on the immune system at this point in time, the mediator release test (“MRT test”) and food sensitivity testing in general remain controversial among …
Exploring Food Sensitivities: Is the MRT Test Legit? Read More »
Given the growing number of people struggling with IBS, IBD, leaky gut and dysbiosis nowadays, “GI mapping” is now making its way into exponentially more functional nutrition and functional medicine clinics worldwide each year. And for good reason! Research has uncovered that the roles of the gut extend far beyond just digesting our food and …
GI Mapping: An Integrative, Cutting-Edge Component of Gut Health Treatment Read More »
Vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide silent epidemic. Given the current circumstances and state of the world (people don’t know what they don’t know), and due to some recent 1:1 conversations, I felt compelled to share this with you! Unconditional of whatever is going on around us, it’s important to remember the trees with the strong roots …
Vitamin D for Inflammation, Immunity & Gut Health: 15 Little-Known Facts Read More »
Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities – oh my! Adverse food reactions are a topic near and dear to my heart, especially now that I’m trained and certified as a Lifestyle Eating & Performance (LEAP) therapist (“CLT”), and after going through my own holistic gut-healing journey. Allergies, intolerances, and food sensitivities are actually three totally different …
Now more than ever, it’s time to start thinking about being proactive (versus reactive) in taking our health, immunity, and self-care habits to the next level. During the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and now moving into cold/flu season, preventive protocols such as handwashing, sanitizing, masks and social distancing will continue to go a long way to …
I was actually out of the country while the pandemic first started spreading globally. (Disclaimer: It was a wonderful trip and I got to enjoy lots of awesome quality time with my family!) I don’t want to be a part of the hysteria or fear mongering, especially since being fearful and stressed is actually known …
This adaptogen chai tea recipe is my go-to tea for immune system support, especially in the fall and winter! It’s warming, soothing, nourishing and super tasty when you add the right amount of sweetness. While you can use any kind of adaptogens you like in this tea, my original version of this recipe includes two …
Although I’m not a football fan, it seems to be a pattern that some of my best recipe ideas (like this lentil chili) are discovered around the time of super bowl Sunday’s. (Still trying to determine if that’s a coincidence!) This time it was an impromptu lentil chili recipe that I actually whipped up earlier …
