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Ready for fall and all things pumpkin spice? I’m easing myself in with pumpkin seed granola. A little sweet, not overly pumpkin spicy, and is a perfect Greek yogurt (coconut yogurt for me) topping. It is packed with pumpkin and flax seed for a super healthy boost...

Ladies, could your hormones be to blame? Are you months or years postpartum and still not quite feeling like yourself? Are you over 40 and having difficulties finding balance in mood, body weight, or energy? Are you menopausal and are struggling with memory,...

We love Asian noodle dishes at our house because dinner with chopsticks is just more fun! This stir-fry noodle dish is a copycat of a traditional Japanese Yakisoba noodle bowl, which is typically stir fried with vegetables. This type of noodle differs from other...

Which came first, the sleep deprivation or the pain? It seems obvious to most of us how pain effects sleep. No one can get a good nights sleep when their back hurts or they are constantly rolling over on a sore shoulder or their mind keeps focusing on an injured knee....

Just as plentiful as zucchini this time of year, yellow summer squash can be used countless in the kitchen. In fact, it is my favorite veggie to sneak into meals without my family noticing. This can be mixing in some squash noodles with their regular pasta or adding...

Can you get fried chicken crunch without the heavy batter or pot of splattering oil? Almonds make this chicken crunchy and baking instead of frying keeps the kitchen clean (and your body free of inflammatory oils). This recipe is gluten free, grain free, dairy free,...

Ready for a refreshing summer treat that you can actually call a “health’ food? I call this “anti aging” lemon custard because it contains gelatin. Science shows that gelatin helps the body regulate cell growth and improves the strength, elasticity, and smoothness of...

Whether near or far . . . If you are headed out of town on a little summer getaway the last thing you want is for that time to be interrupted by pain. One of the most common complaints that creep up on people while out of town is neck pain – especially since most of...

Craving a sweet treat for breakfast or a snack? But, you know your body would be optimized with more protein and less sugar. I’ve got you covered! Chocolate protein donut holes are high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Baked instead of fried and even gluten free....

This salad couldn’t be simpler or fancier all at the same time. It is perfect paired with grilled meat such as pork tenderloin, lamb chops, or chicken. Why arugula? You are going to get a lot more bang for your nutritional buck with arugula compared to regular lettuce...