Perhaps you have experienced the pain first hand or can remember a certain Seinfeld episode. For the 1 out of 1000 Americans who are hospitalized due to kidney stones each year, this is not a laughing...
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Serves 4-6
Besides being my favorite autumn vegetable, pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A, a vital nutrient for radiant skin.
1 (4-5 pound) sugar pie pumpkin
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small on...
I use to roll my eyes when someone would say, "I'm like a fine wine, I get better with age." But now as I'm creeping towards my 36th year, I am beginning to see things a little differently. Though t...
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Today, more than 11 percent of kids in the U.S. are diagnosed with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in comparison with the 1 to 2 percent that will be diagnosed in Europe. Of the child...
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Inspired by a friend of my mom's, this delicious concentrated cake of granola is perfect for a satisfying snack on-the-go, a quick burst of nutrition when the kids come home from school, refueling pos...
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Julie Peacock, NYC based registered dietician, yoga teacher and co-author of the Soup Club Cookbook, brings us this stunning salad adopted from the Moosewood cookbook. It's a perfec...
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Jet lag can dampen the excitement of international travel with its array of uncomfortable symptoms. However, now I am taking out my naturopathic tool kit and preventing jet lag altogether.
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Serves 4
Finally a salad dad can sink his teeth into and with grass-fed beef having the same omega-3 oil profile as salmon it protects his fertility too.
1 jicama, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1-2 serr...
Fertility problems are not just an issue for wannabe moms but for wannabe dads too. Often in the pursuit of pregnancy, future dads can be overlooked. However, in about one-third of the cases of infert...
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Eating for two is not just about consuming 350-450 calories extra a day. During pregnancy, women require more nutrients for fetal, maternal and placental tissue growth and development. So it is wise...
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Makes 12 muffins
A bit of morning happiness to make my mom smile :)
2 cups all-purpose gluten free flour
1/3 cup toasted millet
1 super ripe banana
4 dried dates, chopped
1 tsp vanilla
1 tablespoon...
Perhaps you have written off the old world as a vacation destination, since going gluten-free. The birth place of pasta, baguettes, strudel, and beer may seem completely off limits. Fortunately with...
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Serves 4
Chef Dylan created this immune boosting soup full of nutrients and goodness to fight against the sniffles. Click here to check out Chef Dylan's menu for our summer retreat in France
2 tbsp...
Somethings are as unwanted as a "Dear John" letter or an orange jelly filled chocolate on Valentine's Day. Here are a few health concerns that can make you a bit less romantic and natural health tips...
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Makes 1 cup
This probiotic rich dip packs some heat to light your fire.
1 cup red lentils, cooked and drained
Juice from 1/2 lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1...
Makes 1 dozen
A special recipe for Hogmanay and Robert Burn's birthday.
Biscuits
2 cup almond flour
¼ cup honey
6 tablespoon butter (can also use coconut oil)
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tablespoon vani...
Perhaps even before the ball drops, we might be thinking of what we want to do different in the new year for better health. We have such good intentions but within a month, a week or even a day, we f...
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Serves 4-6
These pecans have been a hit at my Kombucha 101 classesand your guests will go nuts for them, too.
8oz Pecans
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp dried ro...
So your Ebenezer Scrooge-naturopath said no gluten or dairy this holiday season. Now you are wondering, "What will I eat at the office holiday party or how will I survive dinner at my in-laws?" Relax...
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You are born with only two of them. Yes, in these modern times it is possible to buy new ones. However knee replacement doesn't come without its costs. Besides the estimated $45,000-$60,000 for the p...
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