FOOD AS MEDICINE: This recipe will be featured on an upcoming YouTube video on Stress Busting Foods but it is just too good and too easy not to share right away! These Nori Salmon Roll Ups are a fun sushi-like delivery of synergistic ingredients that support neurotransmitter balance, brain health and mood and would make…
FOOD AS MEDICINE: One of my favorite hacks during a busy clinic day is an adult lunchable that I can run downstairs and assemble in less than 5 minutes from items I already have on hand. Adult lunchables or bento boxes are a way to simplify lunches while maintaining your macronutrient goals and providing a…
MATCHA COCONUT GUMMIES FOOD AS MEDICINE: Matcha is a powdered form of a Japanese green tea that is grown in shade to increase certain properties and make the taste more smooth with a less astringent aftertaste. Matcha is a ground powder of the entire leaf of tea which is consumed whole rather than steeping the leaf and discarding,…
“NUTELLA” HOT CHOCOLATE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Our hot chocolate has the decadent taste of Nutella without all of the artificial flavors and preservatives! When choosing a chocolate bar, always look for at least 70% cacao, like the Theo’s brand used in this recipe. The antioxidants in cacao exceed red wine and even green tea. Cacao…
STRESS STABILIZING STEAMER FOOD AS MEDICINE: This beverage tonifies the immune system, nervous system, and adrenal glands, which in turn can balance hormones! Rich in vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and adaptogenic herbs, this beverage is indulgent and balancing for your body. Adaptogens such as maca and ashwaganda help to restore overall balance and functioning…
STRESS BUSTING SNACKS! Snacking can help to balance blood sugar levels and regulate cravings but did you know it can also help to reduce your stress levels? Below are 4 nutrients with featured foods to help with reducing stress hormones and chronic fatigue! Stress is a big deal and many of us tend to overlook…
THE HPA-AXIS: MANAGING STRESS AND ADRENAL FATIGUE Did you know the HPA-axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal), also known as “fight-or-flight,” plays a dynamic role in bodily function? When appropriately activated, this stress response can aid in survival. When over-activated, it can lead to destructive imbalance. The HPA-axis regulates your body’s health from body temperature to satiety, fluid retention,…
10 SIGNS YOU HAVE YEAST OVERGROWTH Many people go through everyday life dealing with vague symptoms like bloating, fatigue, headaches, constipation, weight gain, skin irritations, and yeast infections. Although seemingly very different effects, all of these conditions are often rooted in the same cause: an overgrowth of yeast. Formally known as Candida Albicans, “Candida” is an opportunistic…
STRESS BUSTING SMOOTHIE FOOD AS MEDICINE: This smoothie combines compounds that support adrenal health while providing balance in the brain. Rich in amino acids for and cofactors for healthy stress hormone production, this smoothie helps to reset the brain and prevent depletion of serotonin and dopamine. It also provides anti-inflammatory support and L-theonine to aid…
