Sugar Madness

  Why all the fuss about sugar?  What’s so wrong with a little bit of sugar?  The truth is a little bit can be ok, but the amount of sugar americans consume is beyond a bit.  The average american consumes roughly 140 pounds of sugar a year. Which is 6 oz or 170 grams a…

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Damn good balls!

These delicious, simple Coconut Date Balls are adapted from a recipe my dear friend and colleague Kristina Perry, NTP, made for us at our graduation celebration this past June. 1 1/2 C Medjool Dates, pitted and soaked in warm water 5min 2 C plus 2 T  unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 C Almond meal 3 T…

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Hydrate your body!

Hydrate your body! Did you know that hydration is the most common nutritional deficiency in America?  Hydrating your body is so important.  We’ve all heard you can go for weeks without food, but only days without water. On average an adult body is made up of 55-60% of water.  Our body can produce only 8%…

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Can digestive health affect children’s behavior?

Could your child’s digestive system be linked to their behaviors?  After spending the last 9 months studying nutritional therapy and our bodies basic foundations to good health, digestion is one of the primary systems we investigate and repeatedly recognize the need for support for many health concerns and issues. Our digestive system is a remarkable…

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Soaked Oats…Who knew?

Yumminess…all in a mason jar left overnight!  During my weekend of non-stop nutrition therapy class my brain was overloaded with new ideas, concepts and recipes to try.  One that I rushed home to try was soak oats.  Did you know it’s more healthful to soak your oats overnight?  When you soak the oats it breaks…

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Healing Properties of Golden Milk

My journey as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner student has been amazing, scary and intense!  On one of the conference calls with my instructors they shared their passion for “Golden Milk”.  I was so excited to try this yummy healing drink.  It’s full of turmeric and cinnamon which have amazing inflammatory properties, and offers stress relief…

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Cheers to new adventures

I’m embarking on a new journey of nutrition and self discovery. It’s been something I’ve been wanting to do for years, but as we know fear and doubt can weight heavily on our decisions. I’ve enrolled in the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program through the accredited Nutritional Therapy Association. Not only will this journey help me…

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Gluten Free Minestrone Soup and Parmesan Crisps

We had the yummiest dinner the other night. We make a version of Mazzi’s Minestrone that is easy and full of veggies! What’s Mazzi’s? Did you ever go when they were still in Portland? My husband waited tables there for years while going through Massage School at East West. We always got extra minestrone soup…

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~ Sometimes you need a little bling ~

  Got running bling? Don’t get me wrong…I do love my Lems Primal 2s, but lately I’ve been dealing with a sore right heel and some swelling on my left ankle (tendonitis).   So, a little support sometimes is needed.  It’s ok.  I call this my running bling.  My bling includes; Altra 3 sums (nice…

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Easy back to school treat ~ Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie Goodness

~Grain Free Goodness~ Love these easy and delicious cookies for everyday treats or lunches.  Since we’ve been gluten free for about 3 years now finding healthy yummy options is exciting!  I’m not going to lie and say we’re  exclusively gluten free, but for the ones it doesn’t make ill (myself and 14 year old daughter) we…

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