While out in LA, I had the pleasure of visiting my dear cousin Lisa for a night. Every single time I go to stay with her, I leave with a bunch of new creative tricks for food. She’s currently going to Duke’s Integrative Health Coaching program and starting her own health coaching practice out in…
Need a jumpstart in your mornings? Check out this easy-to-make vegan cherry smoothie that’s packed with protein and healthy fats! With cherry season just upon us, now is the perfect time to use fresh cherries (or buy them frozen) in your smoothies. If you’re like me, you may have found that seasonal allergies cause you to…
If you’ve ever wondered “How much sugar is too much sugar?“, you’re in for a treat! Before I can break that down for you, you have to know how to figure out the amount of sugar in your food. That’s the most complicated part of this process. You’ve probably noticed that all of the nutrition…
Why not get your daily protein shake in with a hit of delicious cherries? This recipe is my fun twist to the traditional cherry protein shake that’s great for both hair and skin. What’s the twist? *grin* I won’t say just yet. But I promise you that this odd ingredient gives the shake a really yummy flavor.…
You’ve heard about the health benefits of taking probiotic pills and eating fermented foods. A healthy gut microbiome depends on a happy microbial balance and that means incorporating probiotics into your diet. But what about using probiotics for your skin? Instead of fighting painful skin rashes like eczema and psoriasis with antibiotic creams and steroids,…
Let’s talk about how to make a protein shake at home! I love protein shakes. Every morning, I indulge and start my day with a protein shake that is both delicious and packed full of amazing nutrition. But not everyone enjoys starting their day with the same thing in the morning. I often get asked…
If you’re suffering from dry, itchy, flaky skin or have psoriasis or eczema, you probably haven’t thought about how your thyroid is involved. Why would you? When you’re dealing with something as conspicuous, annoying, and painful as skin rashes, it’s difficult to think about anything other than getting rid of them. Believe me, I know.…
Eczema is a deeply misunderstood condition. As a result, the often-prescribed medicine for eczema won’t solve the underlying problems that keep triggering a flare. Instead, these eczema medications are often more of a band-aid that keeps you frustratingly stuck in a never-ending cycle of managing your skin. We spend so much time trying to treat…
I never wondered how long does it take to get better when I figured realized I was sick. Back in 2007, I felt like I was an elderly person. I didn’t feel like myself and knew inside that something was very wrong. Doctors told me that I was fine. Maybe I needed some B vitamins…
You probably know by now that eating a healthy diet is critical for good health. But when you’re not well, your diet changes (as you’ve probably found. In the process, have you ever asked yourself how much protein do you need to eat to heal? I’d argue that the sources out there on the interwebs…
