Do you reach for herbs? Let me suggest a few reasons to consider doing so! You probably know 🧐 School has started 🚌 the weather is a little crazy ☀️🌧🌩❄️🌈 and sore throats 😷 coughs & colds 🤧 and viruses are on the move 🤢 but why is that a reason to reach for herbs?🌱 […]
The Leafy Green Challenge is here! Struggling to get out of bed? Feeling tired and sluggish lately? Adding more greens to your diet can be just what you need to add a bit more pep to your day! One green that is great for energy levels is SPINACH (popeye anyone?) If you’ve been struggling with low
Detox can be delicious! So many popular “detox” and “cleanses” that focus on juicing, fruits and veggies (all good things) are missing a really important piece of the detox puzzle = protein. Did you know that high quality proteins are ESSENTIAL for DETOXIFICATION? yep – especially proteins high in methionine – like pasture raised eggs,
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Can we talk Frankly? Did you know our bodies have BUILT in detoxification pathways? We are DESIGNED to detox naturally EVERY SINGLE DAY (sorry, not yelling – just emphasizing) The trick is to SUPPORT those pathways by giving our bodies the phytonutrients, minerals and fatty-acids we need in order for them to do their job.
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Oh Ginger! Just like your favorite red-headed friend, properties of this little root can really warm a crowd and get things moving in the right direction. 😉 Probably no surprise that Ginger improves digestion – but when its taken in capsule form before a meal it also protects the stomach lining and helps with fat
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Hard to believe that these aromatic little herbs were so valuable that nations fought over who controlled the trade routes of this spice Cloves are the quintessential Christmas Herb their bold aroma and ability to give a rich flavor boost with just one or two of the small, dried, nail shaped blossoms is appreciated by
So many treasured holiday food traditions are born from ancient practices of wellness I am excited to share with you this next series on the herbs and super foods of the holiday season. There are records of cranberry use by Native American populations dating back to the early 1500’s (and I’m sure they were in
SO much to celebrate this time of year – and today is one of them!- December 15th is #internationalteaday ☕️ One of the BEST things about tea is that it can be so personal – customized blends are like a good friend in your cup each day. I’m sharing two of my favorite blends here
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Its the season of sharing cookies and fudge and candy canes and you’re probably thinking, Shelley why are you talking about WHITE vegetables at a time like this? Well its also the time of year for sharing coughs, viruses and the flu and WHITES are really important players in keeping our immune system in top
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Our bodies need over 100 different phytonutrients and phytochemicals each day to protect, repair, detoxify and so much more.. Its a little mind blowing 🤯 to think that over 80% of us aren’t even getting close to what we need on a daily basis 😱 Eating a rainbow of whole fresh foods is our BEST
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