Store-bought dressings and condiments are often packed with unhealthy ingredients and preservatives — and they can be quite expensive, too. That's why I prefer making my own, like this Avocado Ranch Dressing. It's a tasty twist on traditional ranch dressings. Using goat milk kefir and benefit-rich avocados makes this dressing super creamy and packs it with…
What's the best thing about a strawberry banana smoothie recipe? For one thing, it only takes two minutes to prepare. Plus, it's packed with healthy fats, protein and antioxidants and will have you feeling full and energized for hours. Are strawberry banana smoothies good for you, and are strawberry banana smoothies good for weight loss?…
Quite often, it's the simplest foods that can have the biggest impact on our health. I've certainly found that's the case with benefit-rich bone broth, which is why I love trying different bone broth recipes. This nutritious liquid is one of my favorite ancient remedies and contains incredible stuff that can benefit just about anyone,…
Dips are some of my favorite snacks. They’re great for dipping veggies in, spreading on crackers, using as sandwich spreads or even sneaking a spoonful of solo (I’m guilty of that, too!). I love when you can get a dose of veggies and healthy ingredients in them, too. That’s why this Spinach Artichoke Dip is…
When it's at proper levels in the body, candida is a fungus that aids with nutrient absorption and digestion, but when candida overproduces, it can then become a serious concern that causes a wide variety of negative and serious health problems. A yeast-free candida diet is one of the best ways to reduce and eliminate…
You’ve probably used the phrases: “I have butterflies in my stomach,” “I have a gut feeling about this,” or “there’s a pit in my stomach." Have you ever wondered why so many of these sayings involve our brains and tummies? The answer is the gut-brain connection. As it turns out, your nervous stomach isn't such…
Your liver and kidneys might normally get all the credit when it comes to detoxification, but did you know that your body also has another extensive system in place that helps detoxify your brain? If you're wondering what a "brain detox" is all about — or "how can I clean my brain?" — you've come…
When people think of the mineral calcium, bone health is usually the first thing that comes to mind — but its benefits go far beyond helping to build and maintain a strong skeletal structure. This mineral is also needed to regulate heart rhythms, aid in muscle function, regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and is…
The mouth (aka the oral cavity) is considered to be a major gateway to the rest of the body. Oftentimes, what's happening in the oral microbiome is representative of what's happening elsewhere in the body. It's believed there are between 300 and 700 different microbial species living in the average human's mouth. According to an…
