Did you know that your thyroid relies on several key nutrients to function properly? The thyroid gland, the small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that is part of the hormonal system, is often overlooked. Typically we don’t pay much attention to this incredibly important organ until we’ve been diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. This small gland...

Understanding that cravings are the result of imbalances in the body helps us understand how to address them, and even better, prevent them from occurring! In Part 1 of this series, you learned: Why greater willpower isn’t the solution to overcoming cravings How nutrient deficiencies can lead to cravings How refined sugars and artificial sweeteners contribute to ongoing cravings In...

As soon as the weather starts warming up each Spring, I get pretty excited for Summer and start thinking of all the summer-y recipes I want to make. Pina Coladas have always been one of my favorite summer beverages, but the ones you order from restaurants are filled with a lot of completely unnecessary ingredients. Thankfully, you can still enjoy...

If you’re in need of a smoothie recipe that tastes more like an indulgent dessert than your everyday health-boosting smoothie, this recipe is for you! Think dark-chocolate covered strawberries you can drink. (That’s right!) You’d never guess it’s packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like cacao, chia seeds, and avocado. Remember that it’s easy for smoothies to become too high in sugar,...

If we’re not careful about the pantry items we buy, our pantries can quickly become one of the biggest reasons we get off track with our nutrition. We might as well be stocking our pantries with items that support our health goals! Here are 6 simple ways to stock a healthy, real food pantry 1. Stock it with real ingredients,...