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Apple Crisp the – Gluten & Guilt Free way
The start of apple season lures me in each year to my old time family favorites (maybe with a healthier twist). Growing up with apple trees, the smell of fresh made applesauce and apple pies, has me rushing to my local farmer’s market and health food coop to buy tasty, local, organic apples each Fall. […]
Optimal Healing, Part 1: Creating your Food Farmacy
Are you prepared for life’s unexpected health encounters? Whether it’s the unexpected accident, sports injury, illness, or caring for a loved one, attempting a crash course of balanced eating/living doesn’t give the same short term affects as a crash diet. Eating and enjoying a healthy lifestyle has so many benefits aside from managing our weight, […]
More water please…
By Lynne Young, CHC How often do you hear those words? As evidence continues to show that water is still the best way to hydrate during any season, it’s usually not enough to entice the soft drink lovers to indulge in it. I was recently reminded of this when we had friends drop in for […]
Getting your summer “C”
Getting your dose of “C” isn’t just for fighting off colds. This amazing nutrient has many benefits from younger looking skin, helping our tissues heal, to keeping a healthy immune system. But don’t run for the glass of orange juice! There are better, more delicious ways to include more “C” in your diet without the […]
Blueberry Crisp (Gluten Free) with Whipped Coconut Cream
By Lynne Young, CHC This gluten free, dairy free dessert makes the perfect holiday barbeque treat that everyone can enjoy! You’ll love how easy it is to make and it’s loaded with antioxidants & other nutrients. To add some extra joy to this recipe, try whipping up a dairy free coconut cream topping (recipe below). […]
Spicing your Life (& Health) with Herbs
The warm weather is here and for many, this can mean the scramble to lose those unwanted pounds, and maybe revisiting a “diet plan” to get ready for the summer fun. Following a plan can help with the structure that is often needed to make better choices and cut down on portion sizes, but is […]
Spring Strawberry Cooler & Pops
By Lynne Young, CHC Strawberry season starts early in the south, so for me it’s a wonderful sign that the warm weather and summer fun is ready to begin! Our bodies naturally crave cooling, seasonal fruits and veggies during this time to keep us feeling comfortable during those hot afternoons at work or play. I […]
Greens, the Secret to Spring Energy…
Can one food really be a “super power”? If I had to choose just one, I would start with greens. As we enter into the spring season, green is all around us and especially in the garden and markets with the delicious lettuces, basil, kale, chard, and other leafy greens. So what gives them their […]
Holiday “Green” Smoothie
Today is a great day to convert those “non-green veggie lovers” in the family to “going green”! St. Patrick’s Day has always been my favorite day to get the kids and other non-green lovers to indulge in a tasty green drink! You won’t have to present it as a “healthy” drink, but rather a holiday […]