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Why IBS is a BS Diagnosis.
That might sound a little harsh but if you have symptoms of either diarrhea or constipation (or both), bloating, occasional (or chronic) abdominal pain on a somewhat regular basis you could be diagnosed with “IBS.” The only real helpful part of this diagnosis is that...
Healthy Bile for Fat Loss
I’ve been spending some time on a few of the many reasons that might be throwing a wrench into your fat loss attempts. And today I’ve got another one for ya! You may know that sugar, excess refined carbohydrates, inflammatory fats, and the like can all pack on the...
Is Leaky Gut to Blame for Your Weight Gain?
Once again, it’s time to put aside our simplistic view of the body. In my last article, I wrote about the connection between stress, chronic inflammation, and weight gain. Today I’m going to focus on another common, but not often talked about cause of weight gain:...
House Spice
A big part of making healthy eating approachable and easy is making sure it actually tastes good! I like to play around with different seasonings and love fresh herbs this time of year but I also like to mix up this "House Spice" as a go-to for when I don't feel like...
Are Stress & Inflammation Causing Your Weight Gain?
Calorie counting, watching portion size, exercising more, and consuming foods “in moderation.” If you have tried losing weight in the past 50 years, you likely used any or all of these methods, right? A large degree of weight loss advice continues to be along those...
Green Goddess Zoodles
This recipe is actually a sneak peak into a collection of recipes I am including in a course I'm currently working on. The course will be your roadmap to help you lose unwanted pounds, regain energy, improve sleep, improve digestion, and work to regulate your...
Orange and Roasted Beet Salad – with Maple Balsamic Dressing
This is another non-specific ingredient list. Salads don't need exact amounts of things, in my opinion! So just throw in some of each ingredient (and add others if you're feelin' it) and call it a day!Ingredients: 2 - 3 beets. Or however many you want to roast....
Show yourself some grace
If you're anything like me, you've probably run the gamut of emotions during this last month or so. Depending on the day, or even hour, I may feel fine and content, or annoyed, sad, or frustrated. How about you? I was just emailing with a friend about how important it...
Balsamic Braised Crispy Chicken Thighs
Again, I think I say this on most recipe posts I do - I'm not a food photographer. I know I could do more to make pictures look nicer but quite frankly I'm usually hungry and trying to eat dinner while it's still warm! This wasn't the prettiest thing and I sadly had...
Lotsa Green Stuff Salad
If you're feeling like you need a little extra fresh green stuff in your diet these days, this spring-time salad can do the trick! You could skip the ice bath cooling part and serve this warm if you wanted to or just follow the directions to serve it cooled. Either...