‘Tis the season to be jolly! The holiday season brings many opportunities to engage in festive fun and shower friends and family with presents; it seems to begin earlier and earlier every year as Black Friday has now crept into Thursday. Thanksgiving with our family has now taken a backseat to giving thanks by stimulating the economy. Exercising our muscles […]

A seriously delicious salad for all you lentil lovers out there! This recipe serves 6 ½ cup green lentils ½ cup pearl or pot barley 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups water 4 cups baby spinach ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 tart apple, cored and diced ½ cup feta, crumbled ⅓ cup almonds, chopped and toasted Dressing: ⅓ cup […]

Knowing our priorities in life on a personal level and having integrity towards what is important to us is “make or break”. When we know what we want and we honor it, we have freedom; freedom from pain and lack. We start out every Monday morning with expectations reminiscent of January 1st, however, the reality is that by the end […]

Leek and Parsnip Soup – it’s like Fall in a bowl! This recipe serves 8 2 cups parsnips, peeled and diced 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), chopped 2 cups carrots, peeled and diced 1 apple, cored and cut into quarters 2-3 fresh thyme sprigs 3 tbsp olive oil 2 900 ml cartons low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup […]

1. Digestive Health Chestnuts have high fiber content. Dietary fiber comes in the forms of soluble and insoluble. Soluble dietary fiber is absorbed in water and forms a gel-like consistency in the intestines. This type helps reduce cholesterol and stabilizes blood-sugar levels. Insoluble fiber creates bulk in the stool and helps it pass through the system quickly. This helps reduce […]

Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner? Try this super easy Coconut Chicken Curry that comes together in under 20 minutes! This recipe serves 4 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil 3 tbsp yellow or red curry paste 4 chicken breasts, cubed 1 500g package frozen Asian-Style vegetable blend 1 540ml can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice 1 […]

You continually look outside of yourself to find remedies for what ails you yet who knows you better than anyone? You do, of course. That knowledge gives you big time power! Take advantage of this power and seek counsel from the most important person in your life; YOU! You are responsible for you, no one else, and as scary or […]

With school starting, here is an easy list to help you remember your wellness ABCs! A – Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup and Trans Fats (Hydrogenated Oils). B – Browse the perimeter of the supermarket and avoid the middle aisles. C – Consume foods with a variety of color! D – Dairy: beware of pasteurization! Choose raw and cultured dairy products […]

Try our Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Salad…it’s a real class act! This recipe serves 4 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 cup dry quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Dressing: 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 […]

Are you looking for ways to use avocados besides in guacamole? We’ve got you covered. Try this super simple and delicious Creamy Avocado Zucchini Soup! This recipe serves 3 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 medium zucchini, chopped 2 medium avocados, peeled and pitted Salt […]