It should not come as a surprise that the current environment in which most of us live or work is stressful! Whether it is financial stress, the stress of caring for an ill family member, the demands of parenting, or high expectations placed upon us from our work place, we consistently are in a "fight or flight" mode. Ultimately, this contributes to poor physical and mental health. I have always prided myself on handling stress fairly ...
Paleo Almond Joy Cookies
I love Almond Joys, but I choose to not eat them because of the unhealthy ingredients. So, I came up with my own grain-free, healthier alternative in the form of cookies...you're welcome! PrintAlmond Joy Cookies Ingredients2 1/2 cups of blanched almond flour2 TBL organic coconut flour 1 1/2 cups of organic unsweetened coconut flakes1/2 tsp sea salt1 cup of Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips1 TBS organic vanilla extract1/4 cup raw ...
Healthy, Homemade Ranch Dressing
I'm extremely picky about salad dressing and always end up making my own! However, my husband loves Ranch Salad Dressing. In fact, he would drink it as a beverage if had his way. So, as I began to shop around, I couldn't find a single brand or dry mix that didn't have 100% real food ingredients. This led me to creating my own recipe...and something I felt comfortable allowing him to consume in mass quantities. This recipe was the ...
Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie
I have a slight obsession with pumpkins! In fact, I am sitting here next to my fire, watching the snow fall and eating a piece of the most delicious pumpkin pie. It is November, and this means that my obsession is in full gear...pumpkin pie, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin porridge...you name it! I even keep a steady aroma of pumpkin diffusing throughout the house by using Clove and Cinnamon Essential Oils. And because they are a certified ...
Bacon Stuffed Sweet Potatoes & Fried Green Tomatoes
Sweet potatoes and bacon don't need any more reason to be delicious, but I want to introduce you to the perfect foodie marriage with this recipe. In fact, the weekly "Stuffed Sweet Potato Sunday's" has given "Taco Salad Tuesday's" a run for its money! Sweet potatoes are full of nutrients, including antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Contrary to their family member, the russet potato, sweet potatoes are much lower in sugar ...
Healthy Halloween Tips
Is there any possibility that we can skip past October 31st and pretend like Halloween never happened? Call me bahumbug, but it really is my least favorite day of the year! Maybe it's the creepiness, my distaste for dressing up, the extra effort it all requires, or the toxic handfuls of "treats" passed out to small children. Either way, now that I do have young children and they think Halloween is fun, I have no choice. If you know ...
Do Essential Oils Really Work?
Prior to my son's, diagnosis, I hadn't ever used essential oils, and even in my private practice as a holistic nutritionist, I rarely recommended them. The reason was simple...I didn't know what they were, how to use them or even if they had any medicinal benefits. However, when Kicker, my son, was diagnosed with Leukemia, things shifted! I was willing to do anything and everything I could to help him get better. So, fast forward to ...
