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Top nutrients (and foods!) for a healthy immune system

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We’re all getting an education on viruses these days, and I’ve seen a lot of PSA’s about washing hands, not touching your face, and generally secluding yourself from other humans, but in addition to those important tips, let’s talk about how to fight back and support your immunity with nutrition! The fact is, people with a strong immune system are much better equipped to weather any infection.

If your immune system isn’t functioning optimally, you’re more susceptible not only to viruses, but all kinds of disease. While there are many things that factor…

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Lemon Almond Flour Bread (Gluten Free)

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| Categories: Breakfast, Recipes, Snacks

I am obsessed with lemons. Even before I began studying nutrition and learning about the amazing benefits of lemons, I’ve loved them. They are such a happy food! I even have a lemon tree, that is thriving, in Indiana! Indiana is known for corn not citrus, but thanks to a sun filled patio in the warm months, a 4-season sunroom for the cold months + some heat lamps, we’ve managed to keep this lemon tree alive for 6 years! I discovered that lemon trees are very charming patio decor while traveling in Italy years ago, where lemons…

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Aging Healthfully and Purposefully

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| Categories: Faith and Purpose, Food and Nutrition, Inspiration, Purpose

I’ve just celebrated another milestone birthday. As is common for many people hitting a milestone number sooner than ever expected, I’ve spent quite a bit of time reflecting on the insanely rapid passage of time. How did I get here so fast? Seriously, what’s happening? I’m truly stunned! Stunned!

We can’t stop the march of time, but we can make the most of it, by prioritizing our own health. Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It all matters.

Prioritizing our health allows us to run hard after our purpose and to serve the…

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Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

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With the first glimpse of those little pie pumpkins at the farmer’s market, my mind starts prepping those little pumpkins for this recipe.

This is my one of my very favorite fall comfort dishes. The sauce has a very delicate flavor and is unlike any other sauce I’ve ever used on pasta. I guess it would come closest to resembling an Alfredo sauce, although I’ve never been able to eat more than about two bites of Alfredo sauce without feeling comatose due to it’s overpowering richness. Not so with this healthy pumpkin sauce! The creamy richness comes from nutrient dense…

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Coconut Chia Pudding with Berry Compote

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Chia pudding. You love it or you hate it. Or you just haven’t tried this recipe yet!! Seriously, if you think you’re not a fan of chia, this might change your mind! It’s not your run of the mill, bland chia pudding, because who would want to eat that?

I personally love chia pudding for a quick, easy, make-ahead breakfast, and of course, the health benefits. And this is my very favorite version, maybe because it tastes like dessert!

It’s very rich, but not overly sweet, due to the full-fat coconut milk and very berry compote, which is bursting with natural…

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Vanilla-Maple Oat Bran with Almonds & Dates

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If you grew up eating Cream of Wheat (and liked it, like I did!), but don’t do gluten anymore you’re going to love oat bran! It totally reminds me of Cream of Wheat, in both texture and taste and this is my go-to when I want a warm breakfast bowl to nourish my body and kick off my day.

Unlike most grain-based breakfasts which can contribute to inflammation and spike blood sugar, oat bran has a blood sugar stabilizing effect to keep you off the blood sugar roller-coaster ride that can wreak havoc with your energy, moods, hormones and just…

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Grain Free Cereal

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I grew up on cereal. Who didn’t? But in the interest of my health, I’ve given up on the processed stuff. Luckily, it’s easy to replace with a “cereal” made from protein and nutrient rich nuts and seeds and naturally sweetened with coconut, vanilla and cinnamon. I like to top with fresh berries as well! Enjoy!

 

Grain Free Cereal

Serves 1

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

2 tablespoons raw almonds

1 tablespoon ground flax

1 tablespoon hemp seed

2 tablespoons shredded coconut

½ teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ cup berries (optional)

almond milk (for serving)

Add nuts, seeds, coconut…

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Easy Chicken Tikka Masala with Spinach

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So, I happened to post a pic of my dinner simmering away on the stove on social media the other night and have been receiving requests for the recipe ever since. Apparently, it looked really good ?It did turn out delicious, so, I’m happy to share the recipe with you, while it is still fresh in my mind! I adapted this from a slow cooker recipe I found online, but since I didn’t have time to slow cook as it was already 6pm, I made quite a few changes to the recipe. Plus, I think this way is probably…

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Healthy Vegetarian Burrito Bowl

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Who doesn’t love a burrito bowl? They are quick, easy, filling and tasty! One of the great things about a burrito bowl is you can throw one together without a recipe, but you may risk ending up with just an average burrito bowl… Try this one! This bowl is bursting with flavor and includes my all-time favorite addition to any recipe to ramp up nutrition…greens! I try to include a few vegetarian meals in our weekly meal rotation, to keep our focus on veggies, not meat. If you’re looking for quick weeknight vegetarian dinners, add this one to the rotation!…

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Ditch “willpower” with this powerful mindset shift

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Imagine if one subtle mindset shift could have a powerful effect on your decisions around food and your willingness to choose the foods that will best support the health you want. Often we feel we have to fight a battle of “will” to make the right choice. Relying on “willpower” is stressful, often backfires, and doesn’t lead to sustainable positive change. But when it comes to food, there is one mindset shift that you can count on to support the changes you’d like to make around food.

Imagine food as information. It’s not just calories, or something that is either “good” or “bad” for you….

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