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Immune Boosting Tonic There are many variations to this incredible immune boosting tonic. My grandma used to make this–I remember the smell very well–and she would drink this everyday, storing the jar in her pantry. As a small child, I thought is was stinky and weird, but now a s grown woman and mama to 4, I

Inflammation is the foundational common denominator for all disease, and is the result of oxidative stress and free radical attack on the cells and organ systems. Antioxidants bind free radicals and reduce their negative and damaging effects on the body. When the amount of oxidative stress exceeds the antioxidant load, cellular damage occurs causing inflammation. Inflammtion can

Bing Cherry, Almond and Quinoa Salad I love bing cherries! Every since I was little, and would pick the cherries from my grandpa’s trees every summer, they have been a special favorite summer fruit for me. I used to collect pounds of cherries, and then sell them by the pound, door-to-door to earn money, pulling the brown

Grilled Veggie Salad Summer is the time for grilling! You can still eat mostly plant-based and enjoy your grill, I promise. You just need to grill your veg. It’s easy, delicious and fun. Just add some veg to your grill and see what I mean. You will love it! Choose your favorite veg, make a delicious marinade,

Zoodles with Peanut Sauce I don’t love spaghetti as much as I love the sauce–I’m sure you hear me on this one. And I avoid wheat (including pasta), so I miss the sauces soooo much. To fill my need for great sauce, I substitute pasta noodles for “zoodles”–zuchini noodles, giving this dish a healthy twist. Using a

Learning to Manage Stress “It’s not stress that kills us, it’s our reaction to it.”-Hans Selve Learning stress managment is an important skill. Stress can burdeon your body, your immune system, mind, your spirit, and deplete your hormones. It can affect your sleep, your moods, your digestion, and your relationships. In summary: stress, when left unmanaged, can

Vanilla Protein Balls – makes 8 balls   My favorite post-exercise protein treat! Ingredients: ½ cup pumpkin seeds, soaked 8 Medjool Dates, soaked 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract ⅓ cup vegan protein vanilla powder ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional) ⅛ cup water   Directions: SOAK THE INGREDIENTS: Soak pumpkin seeds and dates in water for 15