1 Spaghetti Squash 1 lb ground lamb or grass fed ground beef 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped 1 Tbsp mint, chopped 1 garlic clove chopped 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp coconut oil Cut squash in half, lengthwise. Place cut side down on rimmed cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 30 –…
While practitioners of functional medicine have long understood the link between the health of a mother’s immune system and the risk of giving birth to a child with autism, asthma, allergies, and other disorders, it is validating to see this information in the New York Times: An Immune Disorder at the Root of Autism. In…
This is a fantastic lunch or side dish. 1 – 1/2 lbs of brussels sprouts or 1 bag of shredded brussels sprouts 3 Tbls coconut oil 2 strips Turkey bacon 1 Tbls spoon poppy seeds 1 large shallot (optional) Sea salt and pepper to taste If using whole brussels sprouts, use food processor with a…
This dish is great as a side dish or a topping for a salad.
1 bag (8 – 12 oz) fresh, organic cranberries
1 Organic Granny Smith apple
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsely or 2 Tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp grated organic orange zest
Sea Salt and pepper to taste
3 -4 Chicken breasts or 4 -6 chicken thighs 1 can coconut Milk 1/4 tsp curry 1/4 cumin 1/4 – 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 Seasoning 2 small heads of broccoli or 16 oz bag frozen brocolli Cocnut Oil 1/4 tsp ginger minced 3 garlic cloves minced 2 basil leaves 1/2 yellow onion, chopped In a…
This is great alone or on a salad. It is also fantastic with left over chicken. Just cut up the chicken and stir it in! 1 cup finely chopped celery 2 cups diced asparagus 2 cups artichoke hearts, diced 1 cup black or Kalamata olives 1 Tbsp chopped pickles (I use homemade fermented pickles or…
Do you consistently wake up around 3 a.m. and can’t fall back asleep? Although the reasons for sleep problems can be complex, waking up too early is often a symptom of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, and can be remedied through dietary changes and nutritional therapy. Why you wake up at 3 a.m. The brain…
Vitamin B12 deficiency is more common than people realize and can mimic or cause other disorders. A B12 deficiency is linked with memory loss, anemia, cardiovascular disease, and autism, to name a few. B12 is necessary for the brain and nervous system to function and for other aspects of health. It’s believed B12 deficiency is…
If your body becomes too acidic it can lead to health problems—good pH balance is necessary for cells to function properly. Too much acidity plays a role in obesity, diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain and inflammation, autoimmune disease, and other chronic conditions. Fortunately, we can make the body more alkaline simply through changes to the…
We all hear about the risks associated with high blood pressure, but having low blood pressure can also pose health risks. When you have low blood pressure your blood, which carries oxygen and nutrients, is not being sufficiently pushed into the tissues throughout your body, including the brain. This means your brain and other organs…
