Health Hack #14: Swap Coconut Yogurt for Greek Yogurt
Here’s a little dose of dairy reality to kickoff your day. Again – a topic that we can debate all day – but the point here is to share just a little more information, and let you decide what works best for you, your body and your health. Circling back to my post on A2…
Read MoreHealth Hack #13: It’s time for an A2 milk swap
Milk and dairy health benefits and risks continue to get debated (& that’s not what this post is about). What is important is making sure you’re informed of the differences between A1 and A2 casein and what alternatives to traditional cow’s milk have to offer. With so many people lactose intolerance, there is good reason…
Read MoreLow Carb Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe
You can still mind your health and enjoy your favorite meals. This Low-Carb Coconut Curry Chicken is proof. Packed with flavor & good for you ingredients. Plus, it’s fun to try new things. New year, new you! Ps. You can use the Instant Pot for this, too. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 18-20 minutes…
Read MoreSelf Care isn’t Selfish
I write everything down! It’s how I learn, process, absorb and also pick back up where I left off with clarity. And naturally it was the first thing I did as my medical journey unfolded – got a fresh notebook, and a pen and started writing. In the hospital I documented everything – every doctor…
Read MoreInstant Pot Open Egg Roll Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time (total): 20 minutes Ingredients 1/3 cup organic coconut aminos (a healthy substitute for soy sauce!) 2 tbsp black cumin seed oil (optional) 1 lb organic, free range ground chicken (or turkey) 4 cloves organic garlic, minced 1 (8oz) package organic shittake mushrooms, sliced (you can substitute with alternative…
Read MoreMeditation: Nourish the Soul
No doubt, the benefits of meditation are endless – reduce stress, control anxiety, positive emotional health, love and appreciation, alleviate blood pressure/pain/disease – I could go on! What I have learned recently is that understanding what meditation is, what it means to you and what personal impact it will have on your life, is a…
Read MoreMust-watch healthy living documentaries
Time to Netflix & chill this weekend. Cozy up with my top 3 healthy living documentaries and watch your way to a better lifestyle. A special shout out to my #luvyourlungs army who pointed me towards these gems. I can’t thank you enough. The more we know, the better! What the Health – This film…
Read MoreInstant Pot Garlic & Rosemary Spaghetti Squash
Using the Instant Pot for steaming spaghetti squash is my new kitchen hack. In less than 10 minutes, you can pull together a healthy family meal. Plus this can be enjoyed with or without the ground turkey protein add-on. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes (squash); add +10 minutes for the ground…
Read MoreDIY Holiday Gift Ideas
What better than to treat your loved ones and do it with their health in mind. Here is a quick list of some ideas you can give this holiday season. And there is still time to DIY these Holiday Gift Ideas Homemade Vanilla Extract Essential Oil Room Spray Grow your own Broccoli Sprouts Kit Gluten-Free…
Read MoreLectin-Free Vegetable Soup
Lectin-free and keto-friendly, this simmering vegetable soup will warm you up this winter. Pair it with homemade broth for a boost of immunity this season. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 min – 1 hour, 30 min Ingredients 2 Carrots, medium 3 stalks Celery 4 cloves Garlic 1/2 inch Ginger 1 sprig fresh Parsley 5 Radishes 1 Sweet Potato, medium…
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