Light Citrus, Kohlrabi, & Fennel Salad
This light tasting salad takes only minutes to throw together and is such a fresh and light tasting addition to any meal. This salad not only is full of flavor but is packed with nutritional benefits. When we think of citrus fruits we think about the vitamin C benefits which is true, 1/2 a medium grapefruit can contain about 45 mg of vitamin C. However, pink grapefruits also contain lycopene, a carotenoid phytonutrient which is responsible for its pink color, making it also a good source of Vitamin A and a dietary antioxidant.
How to Make Sauerkraut
Hippocrates once said, “all disease begins within the gut”. Whether you are experiencing allergies, digestive issues, or needing more energy, spending some time supporting your digestive system can be a great place to start. Our gut is a delicate ecosystem that can be impacted by a number of factors (i.e. stress, toxins, drugs, and food particles). How we support our healthy gut flora for optimal digestive functioning is something we are starting to see more exploratory research around. However, we still have a lot more to learn about all the microbes that help us break down and digest our food.
Blender Apple Breakfast Muffins
I love the way a batch of freshly baked muffins can fill the whole house with it’s warming aroma. Apples and cinnamon, in my opinion, are not just for fall but is the perfect flavor combination at breakfast time. The reality is that most of us are living busy lives don’t have extra time to […]
5 TIPS FOR CREATING A HEALTHY MORNING RITUAL
Having a healthy morning ritual is essential to starting your day well and remaining positive and productive for the remainder of the day. However, a good morning ritual does not just happen, you must plan for it properly and put in place strategies that will ensure that it serves to ensure that you have a […]
DIY 2-Ingredient Natural Carpet Powder
Green carpet cleaners are a nice alternative but are often 2-3x the price of conventional powders. Making my own carpet powder made sense as a solution for me to reduce the chemical load in my house while not breaking the bank. This recipe requires 2-ingredients and makes my carpet and house smell great!