INFLAMMATION and immune function are at the heart of resilience. We want our bodies to be resilient when it comes to getting sick. We want to be able to bounce back quickly. CLEARING is a great way to support overall immune function in our body. I am currently in a program with the Functional Nutrition […]
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Tips for Staying Healthy
We are living in some interesting times right now, with all the talk of COVID-19, staying in, and stopping the spread. I want to give you some healthy tips to help you stay healthy not just during this time, but for anytime. The winter season tends to be the time when we are at most […]
Read MoreImmunity and the Corona Virus
Hello friends. With all the fuss around the corona virus, I thought it would be good to make a post about it. There is so much information out there floating around. How do you know what to believe? I used to be a person who lived with so much fear in my life, but seven […]
Read MoreChicken Salad Recipes
Are you looking for healthy, simple, filling lunch ideas that you can make ahead of time? I know I like having these types of lunch options ready to go in my fridge so I don’t have to think about what I am going to eat for the day or for the week. Having healthy foods […]
Read MoreSleep: It’s not over rated.
SLEEP is such an important part to keeping our bodies healthy. You hear people say, “I’ll sleep later” or “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Having a normal sleep cycle promotes good health and restores our bodies. Our ancestors had it a bit better in this area because they did not have electricity that allowed them […]
Read MoreJuice Plus
Juice Plus, is it for you? Juice Plus is a whole-food based nutrition. I am a person who is very intentional about the food the goes in my mouth and there are days I still don’t get enough fruits and veggies with my food intake. The recommended daily intake of fruits per day is 1.5-2 […]
Read MoreEssential oils for sick season
I’m a big advocate for essential oils. We have so many things that are natural that we can use to help our bodies heal. I believe God has given us natural things from plants that provide healing if we are willing to use them and allow them to have time to work. These pictures are […]
Read MoreSalad Bar
Dinner doesn’t need to be a big elaborate spread of things. We had a salad bar night and it was a hit. I’ve always wished that I could have someone keep a salad bar always prepared and ready to eat. Well that will likely always be a wish. I prepared this one myself with the […]
Read More10 Tips for Feeding your Kids Healthy Foods
Do you ever feel like your kids aren’t eating well? They aren’t getting enough fruits and veggies, they drink too many sugary drinks, they eat too much junk, or whatever it may be for the day. Well don’t panic and don’t feel guilty. There are so many things in our culture today to worry about, […]
Read MoreCilantro Lime Chicken
This is a crowd pleaser! You can use this Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe for bowls, main dish with sides, use it on salads, and even in a tortilla soup. Make a large batch and use it multiple ways throughout the week for healthy meals. My family made cilantro lime chicken bowls with quinoa, avocado, onion, […]
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