In my previous article Why Gut Health is So Important? I gave a basic explanation, merely scratching the surface, on why gut health is the root of our health, wellness and vitality. We learned that our digestive system is the largest immune organ in our body. According to Neurologist and medial doctor Dr. Natasha…
How the Gut Affects Your Immune System
Superfood Spotlight: Nutrition in Avocados
In the vein of continuing my series on which foods you should and which foods you shouldn’t buy organic I really wanted to talk about avocados! This will be a double edged sword here. Not only will I talk about organic avocado vs non organic but I’ll also cover the nutrition facts of Avocado. This fruit…
Vitamin D3 and My Gut Are Interconnected?
What’s the connection between the gut and Vitamin D3, you might ask? Well, there’s more than eats the eye (pun intended). If you’re starving for some literature you can always go HERE. This press release from Oregon State University should pique your interest. However, you can simply stay here and I’ll explain. You’re gut creates…
Chocolate Superfood Shake
This shake is very special to us as we incorporate as many superfoods as we happen to have on hand. Some of the superfoods we use in this shake are: Raw Cacao Powder, Organic Maca Powder, Coconut oil, Macadamia Nuts, Goji Berries and Cinnamon. Why superfoods, you might ask? I’ll keep it simple. These all…
DIY Chemical Free Hairspray
I am so excited to share this recipe with you! There are SOOOOO many reasons why I wanted to put this up on the blog! This hairspray is my lastest favorite obsession. Why? Because it’s: CHEMICAL FREE EASY TO MAKE and SOOOOO CHEAP!!!! I have always been obsessed with hair products. But once I started…
Chemical Free Deodorant
You may not believe this…BUT….you can actually MAKE your own deodorant yourself with just 5 simple ingredients! The benefit? You avoid all the toxic chemicals and preservatives found in most conventional deodorants which is all around a HUGE benefit for your body. We already have to deal with enough toxic chemicals in our…
‘Jazzed Up’ Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
This is a very ‘jazzed up’ version of the classic egg salad. And we are loving it! Feel free to leave out any veggies that aren’t your favorite. But I would challenge you to make the recipe as is and see what you think, first. I’m sure you will be surprised how delicious it is!…
Frosted Cinnamon Swirl Fat Bombs
THESE FAT BOMBS are THE BEST! I’m seriously obsessed. Now you might wonder why I say these fat bombs are frosted when then clearly aren’t…. It’s because they TASTE like frosting! The whole thing tastes like cinnamon swirl frosting. It’s hard to believe they are even healthy because they taste so good! Hope you enjoy!…
Salmon Salad in Lettuce Wraps
I can’t wait for you to try these salmon lettuce wraps! They are the BOMB! Make sure you only use Wild-Caught salmon as it’s usually better quality than farmed salmon. And make sure you also use mayo made with either Avocado Oil or Olive Oil and pastured eggs. To add a little pop of flavor,…
Lectin-Free Chimichurri
My whole family is OBSESSED with Chimichurri sauces! We first had this divine creation at a restaurant in NYC! We haven’t been the same ever since. This recipe is my own spin off of the chimichurri recipe from blogger Primally Inspired. My version removes all lectins to make it extra gut-friendly. You can enjoy this…
