Day 3 of My Detox

Day 3 of my detox has been another new experience. The headaches have subsided, except for one very brief one. However, my tongue was heavily coated and white. It was quite disgusting and now I wish I had taken a photo of it. The hunger wasn't a problem at all but, I was sick of drinking the same thing. I realized I'm such a variety girl. I don't do well eating or drinking the same foods over and over.  I love all juices but was losing my desire for these quickly. I made it through each of them deciding to pass on the final Mean Green juice. I…

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The Dangers of MSG

The Dangers of MSG

The dangers of MSG.  Some people think MSG or Monosodium glutamate is a preservative or that it contains a nutritional value. MSG is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer. If you have to enhance the flavor of something, maybe ask yourself why would they need to enhance it. Maybe it's not real food. Real food shouldn’t need much enhancement. In fact, chemically MSG is an "excitotoxin"  or neurotoxin that has a negative impact on the brain and nervous system. Some of you may remember  we learned that "according to Neurosurgeon, Dr. Russell Blaylock, M.D. these have been labeled excitotoxins because they over stimulate neural (brain) cells…

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How Deodorants Cause Disease

How Deodorants Cause Disease

How Deodorants Cause Disease? It sounded a bit crazy to me as well when I first learned this. Did you know that where we place deodorant there are over 20+ lymph nodes? WHY is this a concern? What is the Lymph Node's purpose: Lymph nodes filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid, and they contain lymphocytes (white blood cells) that help the body fight infection and disease. Axillary lymph nodes are commonly involved in breast cancer because of their proximity to breast tissue.  The body's cells and tissues dispose of waste products in lymphatic fluid, which lymph nodes then filter. During this process, they catch bacteria and…

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Strawberry Energy Bites Recipe

Strawberry Energy Bites Recipe

The hardest part for my clients is giving up sugar, sweets, and desserts. So I like to offer alternatives to dessert that contains cleaner ingredients. Most cakes, cookies, or any sweets contain either genetically engineered corn syrup or hydrogenated oils on top of high amounts of sugar. Strawberry energy bites are a wonderful healthy guilt-free treat you can feel good about putting in your body! Incorporating fruit or other plants is always the best choice with desserts. Strawberries contain a broad array of nutritional benefits. Strawberries are packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and K, folate, potassium, manganese, and magnesium. They are low-calorie, fiber-rich, and abundant…

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Corn and Cod Chowder

Corn and Cod Chowder

We found this Corn and Cod Chowder recipe, and it was delicious. We used organic milk products, but I still ended up feeling miserable (bloated, heavy) after consuming dairy. I learned a few years ago that I'm lactose, casein, and whey intolerant.  So we made adjustments by replacing the dairy products with plant-based milk. As always, we use organic ingredients with almost everything especially the potatoes (on the EWG dirty dozen), broth and bacon. If you are gluten-intolerant, you can use GF flour as well. This recipe is especially delicious when corn is in season. Ingredients 3 slices organic bacon, halved 8 scallions or green onions, thinly sliced,…

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Quinoa Celery Cranberry Salad

Quinoa Celery Cranberry Salad

Looking for a quick and delicious meal that's both nutritious and satisfying? Let me introduce you to my all-time favorite, go-to lunch: Quinoa Celery Cranberry Salad. It's perfect for those busy days when you need a meal that you can whip up effortlessly. With ingredients like dried cranberries, which can be easily stored in your pantry, this salad is as convenient as it is tasty. While I adore the tartness of cranberries, you can always substitute them with dried cherries or raisins to suit your taste preferences. Quick Tips:This recipe is naturally gluten-free and features quinoa, which is a complete protein, making it a wholesome choice. Additionally, it…

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What are the Key Components of Gut Health – Listen to Your Body

What are the Key Components of Gut Health – Listen to Your Body

What are the key components of gut health? Remember to listen to your body as it leaves us clues.  The gut is the cornerstone of wellness. GI discomfort is often the primary issue or a secondary result of other problems within the body. How do you know if your gut is out of balance? Your gut is most likely out of balance if you experience gas, bloating, belching, stomach pains or soreness, constipation, or diarrhea. There can be numerous other signs but these are the most common. GI discomfort seems to grow as changes in our environment, stress, eating and drinking habits, food supply, medications all impact the…

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Cookie Dough Energy Bites

Cookie Dough Energy Bites
cookie dough energy bites

These cookie dough energy bites are addictive plus gluten-free, dairy-free, no added sugar, vegan and delicious! As always use organic ingredients. If you don't have a plant-based protein powder, I'd be happy to share mine as it contains clean ingredients and it's high fiber full of 20+ organically grown plants. Check it out here and save $10 off your first order of clean plant-protein.   Ingredients: 1/4 c coconut oil, melted 4 scoops or 2 servings of vanilla plant-based protein powder 1-2 Tablespoons plant-based milk (like almond, coconut, soy, etc) or enough to make a batter-like consistency 1/4 c dairy-free mini chocolate chips like Enjoy Life brand Mix…

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Immune Supporting Garlic Miso Soup

Immune Supporting Garlic Miso Soup

Immune Supporting Garlic Miso Soup! Whether you are starting to feel under the weather, wanting to support your immune system or just need something nourishing to feed your cells, this soup is it! If you don't like mushrooms, you can easily omit them but we love them and it makes it a bit more nutritious and hearty. Garlic is one of the best natural healers and immune-supporting superfoods on the planet! It's all because of the magic chemical called allicin. An enzyme called alliinase is activated when the garlic clove is chopped or crushed. This enzyme converts alliin into allicin. Here is a good article to learn all the…

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The Best of 2021 – A New Year’s Tradition

The Best of 2021 – A New Year’s Tradition

A tradition my husband and I started years ago was to sit down either on New Year's Eve or New Years Day and reflect on all the blessings we've experienced throughout the year. I document this all in my journal. Reliving these events is what fills our hearts and helps us to focus on what's really important in life. We typically make a meal together on New Year's Eve and then reflect on the blessings of the year. It's quite easy to focus on the bad especially during the insanity of the past two years. It was and continues to be like watching a tennis match bouncing back…

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