CONSTIPATION AND PERFECTING YOUR POOP Having a daily bowel movement is so important to overall health and our poop can tell us so much about digestion, absorption, bacterial overgrowth and inflammatory status in the body! In the Naturally Nourished clinic, there is an entire section of a new client intake dedicated to digestion and 10+…
COCONUT OIL PRUNE PUREE FOOD AS MEDICINE Prunes and apricots have been well known as a remedy for constipation due to their high fiber content, especially insoluble fiber to fuel healthy gut bacteria. Prunes have been seen to help to soften stool, increase bowel movement frequency and decrease digestive pain. I always say, however, that…
KETO GRANOLA FOOD AS MEDICINE Nuts and seeds are supported in research to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, inflammation and overall mortality or death. In one study, individuals consumed 1.5 ounces of nuts saw an 8.3% reduction in risk of death from coronary heart disease (Loma Linda University, 2012). The walnuts and chia seeds in this…
5 WAYS TO INCREASE VEGETABLE INTAKE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 1.PURREING/BLENDING/PROCESSING Cooked veggies into sauces, spreads, and casseroles! As you venture into the vegetable world, you may be ready to encounter new tastes, shapes, and textures, but some family members may oppose. In the beginning it can be helpful to steam or roast vegetables…
ESTROGEN DOMINANCE Estrogen can play a role in bone health, skin health, and fertility as well as healthy aging; however too much estrogen can drive belly fat, depression, as well as estrogen-related cancer risk. Diet and lifestyle can play a great role in estrogen dominance as well as treatment to support estrogen detoxification. In this…
BRAISED CABBAGE FOOD-AS-MEDICINE The anti-inflammatory effects of cabbage come from it being rich in Vitamin C and also containing polyphenols. These compounds help by deactivating oxidized molecules in the body, which are known to cause damage and inflammation to cells. The fiber in cabbage helps sequester excess cholesterol in the bowel and lower LDL levels.…
FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: ZUCCHINI! This long sweet summer squash varietal is a cousin to cucumbers and melons in the Cucurbitaceae family. While each variety may have a distinct shape, color (both yellow and green), size and flavor, all varieties share some common characteristics. Regardless of variety, all parts of summer squash are edible, including the flesh, seeds…
RAINBOW CHARD WITH LEMONY GARLIC SAUCE With its rainbow spectrum of color, rainbow chard has a variety of antioxidant biocompounds or pigment-based nutrients! Beyond the variety of spectrum within the stem…Did you know greens contain the full spectrum of antioxidants? Think of leaves on a tree, they have the ability to change colors! So they…
DETOX DIET BASICS Your body has the natural ability to rid itself of toxins and waste; however, most of our systems are overwhelmed with far more toxins than the body can get rid of. Excess toxins and waste in the body can lead to depression, lack of energy, skin conditions, weight gain, joint pain, headaches,…
