A Healthy New Year in Small Steps Are you someone who wants to make changes this year? Forget the January crash and burn of grand resolutions! It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You can make small, sustainable steps towards nutritional health that will nourish your body and mind
As a naturopathic doctor with a primary focus on women’s health, I am no stranger to thyroid dysfunction in clinical practice. This is mainly because women are 5 to 8 more times likely to have thyroid disease than men. Thankfully, many women will respond well to simple diet and
2020 has brought its fair share of change and challenge, to put it nicely. Dramatic changes to our lives such as working from home, or homeschooling can change our overall mood and find us experiencing feelings of depression. Prescription medication can be useful in certain situations. However, sometimes certain
If you are familiar with our clinic, you know how familiar we are with food allergies and sensitivities! Food allergies and sensitivities can be relevant in an array of health concerns and conditions. For example, dairy consumption has been shown through clinical studies to increase mucous production. This might
Before COVID-19 came along, my family and I would visit the grocery store up to 3-4 times a week! This was the way we eliminated unnecessary waste, and had fresh fruits and vegetables for all to enjoy. Boy, have times changed! Like many of you reading this, we now
When is comes to heart health, there is one diet that reigns supreme; the Mediterranean diet. This diet focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, and olive oil in particular. Those following a Mediterranean diet limit the amounts of dairy, red meat,
This brown rice bowl with yummy veggies and a maple-tahini sauce is the perfect comforting dinner. It is a budget-friendly and nourishing recipe that doesn’t take a lot of time and has a lot of nutritional punch. It’s loaded with fiber, magnesium-, and selenium-rich nutty brown rice, iron bomb garlicky
Almost everyone wonders what to do with their leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. Here’s a recipe that doesn’t take a lot of time and will turn your leftover turkey into a slow cooker chili. This recipe feeds 12 people; pair it with your favorite cornbread and you have an easy
This time of year, squash is abundantly available. Here is a recipe that brings Italian flavors together in a dish that is mouth-watering, nutritious, and stunning. It is gluten free, dairy free, and egg free which makes it versatile for many diets. Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash 1 cup
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 25 Minutes Ingredients 1 lb. cod fillets approximately ¾ - 1 inch thick 2-3 Tbsp. olive oilor the cooking oil of your choice Blackened Seasoning 1 tsp. paprika ¼ tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. black pepper 1/8 – ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper depending on your spice preference ¼ tsp. oregano dried ¾ tsp. salt Slaw Dressing ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped ¼ cup green onions chopped ¼ cup
