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Easy Orange Sorbet

Get ready to indulge in a refreshing and healthy treat that perfectly captures the vibrant essence of summer!This Easy Orange Sorbet recipe is so simple to make, and with just a handful of ingredients that you might already have in the kitchen, you’ll be able to enjoy this healthy treat all through the summer months.The star of this recipe is fresh squeezed orange juice. The freshness of the oranges and the juice determines how fresh the sorbet tastes - juice your own ripe oranges if possible! If not, buy the freshest juice you can for best results. This gives t[...]

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15 Healthy Meal Prep and Batch Cook Recipes You Have to Try

Do you struggle with finding time to cook healthy meals during the week? Are you tired of spending money on takeout or fast food because you don't have the energy or time to cook at home?Well, I have two words for you that will solve these problems and more:Meal prepping!Meal prepping and batch cooking are two techniques that can revolutionize the way you eat and save you time and money. If you struggle to find the time to cook healthy meals during the week, or want to save money by cooking more at home, this is your solution!Learn everything you need to know abou[...]

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How to Meal Prep and Batch Cook for Better Health

Do you struggle with finding time to cook healthy meals during the week? Are you tired of spending money on takeout or fast food because you don't have the energy or time to cook at home? Well, I have two words for you that will solve these problems and more: Meal prepping! Meal prepping and batch cooking are two techniques that can revolutionize the way you eat and save you time and money. But what are they, and how do you get started? What is Meal Prepping and Batch Cooking? Meal prepping is the practice of preparing your meals ahead of time, typic[...]

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Detoxification and Gut Health

Detoxification has certainly become a popular buzzword in recent years. I’m sure you know at least one health-conscious person that has tried a juice cleanse (or maybe you’ve done one yourself!) Even if you live a healthy lifestyle already, we are exposed to environmental toxins every day through a variety of sources, including the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the products we use. Some examples of common environmental toxins are things like air pollution, pesticides, heavy metals, plastics, and cleaning products. Since we can’t always control t[...]

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Inflammation and Joint Pain

Inflammation and joint pain can negatively impact many areas of a person's life, from their physical health, to their work, hobbies, and social activities, to their mental health and emotional well-being. Inflammation is a complex physiological process that occurs as a response to injury or infection. It is characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, pain, and sometimes loss of function in the affected area. The purpose of inflammation is to initiate the healing process by increasing blood flow and immune cell recruitment to the site of injury or infection.[...]

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Eating Healthy On A Budget

One of the biggest challenges for many people interested in improving their gut health and balancing their blood sugar levels is how to eat healthy on a budget.And I totally get it. Eating healthy can sometimes feel like an expensive endeavor, and it's easy to get discouraged when you see the high price tags on organic produce and grass-fed meats…and over the last few years everyone’s grocery bill has gone up no matter how you’re eating.But fear not! With a little bit of planning and some smart shopping strategies, you CAN eat healthily and nourish your body[...]

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Homemade Chai Tea Concentrate

If we haven’t met yet, I’m a HUGE fan of tea. There are so many reasons why I drink tea almost every day. We live in a world that can be so toxic and polluted and I’m all for doing everything we can to combat the external stressors we’re exposed to everyday! Because it’s full of powerful antioxidants, tea is a great way to offset some of that stress, and offers many other health benefits for your mind and body. I love tea in all its forms - from the simple beauty of a perfectly steeped cup, to more “decadent” concoctions like a creamy chai tea la[...]

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Pumpkin Pecan Snack Cake

Fall is baking season, and my favorite time of year. Since pumpkin is one of the prominent stars of the show right now, I decided to whip up something simple and lightly sweet to celebrate the change of seasons that wasn’t a pumpkin pie…Enter: Pumpkin Pecan Snack Cake.One of the great things about pumpkin is that its flavor not only makes things taste delicious — including cookies, muffins, breads, and lattes — but pumpkins, like most winter squashes, are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!Most parts of a pumpkin are edible, and each part offers s[...]

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Is Collagen The Solution to Leaky Gut?

Collagen has become a popular supplement in recent years, and is one of my favorite supplements to use daily both for myself and for my clients who are dealing with gut issues. But does it really work and should you be taking it if you have gut issues? The short answer is yes, with a few contraindications that I’ll share with you in a little bit. But first, let’s talk about what leaky gut is and what collagen actually does in your body. What is Leaky Gut? By now, almost everyone has heard of leaky gut. And if you experience digestive or health issues, it[...]

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Candida: What You Need to Know

Candida and candidiasis have been pop phrases in the natural health space for at least a couple of decades. Even I have fallen victim to the fear that comes with self diagnosing a candida infection and then trying to treat it on your own!All the information out there can be overwhelming, so I want to clear the air about candida infections – common symptoms, what kinds of tests you can use to get clear results (because self diagnosing is not the way to go), and some dietary tips to get you started on your healing journey.What is Candida?Candida albicans is a fung[...]

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