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Sweet and treats are absolutely necessary for Valentines Day . . . but do we have to sacrifice the healthy habits we have worked the past 6 weeks of his new year to establish? Absolutely not! These almond butter cookies are great on their own or with the homemade...

Millions of American pull out their desk drawer or shuffle through their purse every day without thinking to find medication to treat an ache, pain, or even cold symptom. But, should we be heading straight to the medicine cabinet for pain relief? It’s a question we...

I’m always looking for quick and healthy weeknight meals. This one checks all the boxes . . . especially when there is only one pan to clean. It’s a bonus anytime I can get a salmon dish in our weekly meal plan because it’s packed with anti-inflammatory omega 3...

In many parts of the world, healthy fats have always been welcome to the table. Traveling through Europe, every meal I ate was topped with either butter or oil. Unfortunately, for a long time in the United States, these healthy fats were shunned. Even worse, when...

The tradition at our house for birthday’s, Christmas or any occasion requiring an extra special breakfast is homemade cinnamon rolls. They are very time consuming to prepare, but I think the labor of love makes them extra special. The problem is . . . so much...

We hear this one frequently from clients anywhere from 30 to 90 years young . . . “Should I worry that my knees make a clicking sound?” A knee that decides to ‘pop’ or make a cracking sound can sometimes feel worrying, and I’m sure that most of us at one time or...

It doesn’t get much healthier than this “pasta” dish. You’ve got leafy greens, lean protein, and zucchini noodles for extra veggies. A serving of shrimp (about 3 ounces) has only about 75 calories with 1 gram of fat, but 15 grams of protein. It also provides heart...

Most of us think of nutrient deficiencies only in third world countries. The reality is, they affect developed countries such as the United States as well. Although not usually life-threatening, they do threaten our quality of life. This nutrient depletion is...

Have you ever broken a bone or undergone surgery? Your doctor may prescribe you some medication and you are given steps to follow for recovery – usually 6-8 weeks for most injuries to the muscles, tendons, or bones. But what if, despite doing everything right, you...

To be honest, I was pretty skeptical of “nutritional yeast” when I started seeing it in my dairy free recipes. “It tastes just like cheese” they would tell me . . . yeah right! Well, by itself it really doesn’t taste like cheese, but added to many recipes it does...