Here is a recipe included in my Holiday Survival Guide. that accompanies my upcoming New Gut New You Winter Detox Post-Thanksgiving Group Program. You will receive 21-days worth of recipes designed to nourish your body while cleansing it naturally with REAL whole foods! You won't be starving, deprived, and lacking energy, but rather the opposite!

First, what Is Resistant Starch?

It's a form of fiber that is less aggravating than other forms of fiber, making it great for those healing from leaky gut! It's a huge part of my Gut Thrive 5-step healing protocol for this reason.

How many of you are experiencing intense sugar cravings?

If you are, you are not alone. I feel sugar cravings, along with restless sleep, is one of the top complaints from my clients. They are often describing it as a “sweet tooth,” but the reality is, it has become a true addiction.

I recognize that weight is just one measure of overall health, but it is one that many of my clients are concerned with. If this describes you, then this article is for you. Overweight and obesity are so common today that two-thirds of adults and one-third of children experience these in the United States right now. That’s hundreds of millions of people, so please don’t feel alone. Overweight and obesity can increase the risk of many health problems like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Achieving a healthy weight, eating nutritious foods, and being physically active can help improve your health and reduce your risks.

One of my greatest achievements as a health coach is the fact that I have helped my husband eat less white flour pasta! He struggles with psoriasis and should be avoiding gluten entirely.

Let’s unpack some of the exciting (and preliminary) new research about the link between gut health, mood, and stress. This week we’ll talk about your friendly resident gut microbes, probiotic foods, and supplements, as well as offer some simple recipes to keep your gut and taste buds happy.

Magnesium influences more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including blood sugar, blood pressure, and energy production. However, a majority of Americans aren’t getting enough magnesium from their diet, and experts believe that the majority of Americans are living in a deficiency without obvious symptoms—yet. 

Stress affects us all, but we each have a different way of dealing with it. Some of us can quickly move on with our day, some of us can transfer that stress into physical activity, like running. But a large number of us find difficulty coping with life’s challenges and tend to over-analyze and allow our minds to spiral into a dark place that makes carrying on with our day next to impossible.

The goal, however, is removal of the harmful toxins storing themselves in your fat cells that are causing your weight gain and unwell body as a whole.

Smoothies for breakfast is what I recommend to my gut healing and adrenal recovering clients simply because low energy is one of their biggest complaints when they first see me.

Did you know that when you make juice from raw vegetables, your body absorbs the nutrients within 15 seconds?  Talk about an energy shot!  No need to buy those sugary and chemical-ish concoctions from your local drug-store or mini mart. Juicing is an all-natural way to boost your energy and feel amazing!

Who doesn't crave cookie dough from time to time? I know I sure do. But, what I don't love is the belly bloat that accompanies typical store-bought dough. I am always looking for healthier, cleaner versions of desserts so I can enjoy a sweet treat without feeling horrible afterward. This recipe fits the bill. I hope you find it as tasty as I do! This recipe is taken from one of my clean eating programs.

We all have likely known someone who has recently gone through a breast cancer scare or someone who, unfortunately, was diagnosed with it. For this reason, I thought it was important to shed some light on how the liver helps to break down estrogen as well as which metabolites are associated with breast cancer development or prevention.

Smoothies for breakfast are my #1 recommendation to most of my clients struggling with energy issues. Why?

Chronic insomnia is usually tied to an underlying mental or physical issue. In some cases insomnia causes these conditions, in others, the conditions result in insomnia.

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” –Mahatma Gandhi

Following a whole-foods, plant-based diet (WFPB) offers many rewards. Some of the benefits of a WFPB diet include reduced risk of the following:

• obesity

• type 2 diabetes

• heart disease

• hypertension