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Spring Asparagus Frittata
Like a Quiche with no crust but lots of veggies. Swap out the half and half for a non-dairy milk such as oat or soy to reduce calories and dairy.Serves 6Ingredients: 3 large eggs5 egg whites1/4 cup half and half1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon fresh thyme...
Nature’s Nutritious Bounty
Available Right in Our Own Backyards As spring blooms once again, the excitement for locally sourced, farm-fresh produce is unparalleled. The joy of indulging in greens, snap peas, beets, and berries that were harvested mere days or even hours ago is a privilege....
Ahh, Spring . . . Are you ready?
As the world awakens from it’s annual winter slumber, nature bursts with vibrant colors and life. Don’t you feel like spring brings a feeling of renewal, rejuvenation and growth—even for us humans? Now is the perfect time to prioritize your well-being. Before you...
Gluten Free Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
Gluten Free Cranberry Pistachio BiscottiIngredients: 3 1/2 cups almond flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup light-tasting olive oil 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon orange zest 1/2 cup unsweetened dried...
E is for Enzymes | H.O.P.E. Series on Gut Health
Part 4 of our 4-part H.O.P.E. series covering gut health. Wrapping up our ‘H.O.P.E.’ series with information on Enzymes and why they are important for your gut health and overall well-being. Have questions? Our in-house Functional Wellness Coach can help you...
P is for Probiotics | H.O.P.E. Series on Gut Health
Part 3 of our 4-part H.O.P.E. series covering gut health. Welcome to the third in our series covering the ‘H.O.P.E.’ system and the importance of Probiotics in your eating plan. Where can you find the greatest variety of Pro- Pre- and Post-biotics? Hint, not so much...
Air-Fryer Avocado ‘Fries’
Air-Fryer Avocado ‘Fries’ - Great source for Fiber and Omega-3 Serves 4Ingredients: 1/4 c. Oat flour or other fine flour 2 eggs 3/4 c. Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs 3 tbsp. everything bagel seasoning 2 tbsp. black and/or white sesame seeds 2 large, just ripe avocados,...
O is for Omega-3 | H.O.P.E. Series on Gut Health
Part 2 of our 4-part H.O.P.E. series covering gut health. Here we are at number 2 of our ‘H.O.P.E.’ series to discuss the ‘O’ -- Omega-3s and what foods contain the highest levels, including our recipe for Air-Fryer Avocado Fries here. Catch up on the previous...
Super Clean Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Try this YUMMY & HEALTHY Cauliflower Soup! A potent source of fiber and B vitamins. Simple to put together and you'll never know it's dairy free, too! Serves 4Ingredients: 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (reserve ¼ tsp for serving) ½ medium onion, diced 2 cloves...
H is for Hi-Fiber | H.O.P.E. Series on Gut Health
Welcome to the first of our 4-part series covering gut health. We’ll cover the H.O.P.E. system that helps keep the gut in balance with Hi-Fiber, Omega-3s, Probiotics, and Enzymes. Today is all about Hi-Fiber, including a delicious fiber-rich recipe (see recipe post...
Valentine’s Day and Your Heart Health
Making a connection between Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to matters of the heart, and your heart health is not much of a stretch. But it may surprise you to learn that heart health is directly related to your overall physical health starting with the nervous...
Harness the Power of Intent
Intentional, purposeful living could very well be the key to wellness. Let’s face it, we live in a world of constant distractions and an over-abundance of choices. It can be difficult to stay on track with your goals when you face never-ending interruptions. Living...
Consistency is Key to Attaining Your Goals
It’s the midpoint of the calendar year. Are you on track for those goals you set back in January? We all do it . . . all gung-ho for a few weeks, then tapering off, then, well, stuff happens and those lofty intentions are on the back burner as if waiting for things to...
Vacation: Planning for Wellness
With summer vacation season just around the corner, where are you in the planning process? Whether you join other families at the beach for a week or load your kids into the SUV for a road-trip or book a couples getaway to Europe, you’ve got some planning to do. How...
Seeking Balance
We hear a lot about Work-Life Balance, the much sought-after and elusive balance that seems to be code for ‘doing what I want when I want’ among a certain generation. But balance is important whether it be the juggle between work and home or in finding moderation in...
Hormonal Balance for Women’s Health
The state of a woman’s body is closely tied to the state of her complex hormonal system. Hormones are continually fluctuating and they affect various bodily systems from head to toe, inside and out. To maintain health and a feeling of well-being, it’s important to be...
Brain Fitness
Define a healthy brain. There’s not one clear definition of brain health out there, but there are a lot of brilliant ideas on the table. From the Center For Brain Health we have this: “the touchstone of brain health is a person’s ability to function well in daily life...
Meditation
Meditation is just one way to sharpen your brain and protect its long-term health. Generally, it’s easy, can be done any place at any time that fits your schedule, and it is one of the most effective stress-reducers available to all. Don’t know how? Most people...