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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis 101 and Holistic Steps You Can Take

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is a thyroid autoimmune disease that affects over 15 million people in the US alone. Let’s take a look at what exactly Hashimoto’s disease is and some very helpful holistic steps you can take to start feeling better. What is Hashimoto’s disease? Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition where your immune system attacks your […]

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4-Ingredient Homemade Chocolate Sauce

This 4-ingredient Homemade Chocolate Sauce is the perfect healthier substitute to the conventional variety. And, it takes just minutes to prepare! Made with only four ingredients, it dissolves perfectly into milk and keeps in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. When it comes to maple syrup, I prefer the Grade B variety because it […]

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4-Ingredient Frozen Yogurt

This healthy frozen yogurt is so simple but so delicious! For this recipe, you’ll need a good whole plain, yogurt. A few of my favorite brands are Kalona, Strauss and Green Valley. Their yogurts are all organic and have really nice flavor! For all of my cooking and baking, I like using a light honey […]

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How to reduce stress hormones: 17 ways to lower cortisol levels naturally

Elevated cortisol levels can cause a variety of health issues, so it’s very important to take steps to reduce them if you are finding they are chronically elevated. Let’s dive into some ways we can lower cortisol levels naturally.   What is stress?  Stress is the natural reaction your body has when changes or challenges […]

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Green Beans with Prosciutto

I love finding new ways to spice up vegetable dishes like green beans with prosciutto. When it comes to vegetables, I like to keep things simple, but also use some vibrant flavors to really make the vegetables shine! This dish is a combination of green beans with salty, crispy prosciutto and lemon vinaigrette and is […]

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12 Holistic Tips for Healthy Skin

There are so many steps you can take to have healthy, glowing skin. And, the great news is so much of it doesn’t actually involve fancy products or procedures! Let’s dive into my top tips for skin health.  Skin Health 101 The skin is the body’s largest organ is and is made of water, protein, […]

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Lemon-Tahini Chicken with Green Beans

Lemon-Tahini Chicken with Green Beans is a wonderful weeknight dinner and it also just happens to be dairy-free! This weeknight chicken dinner is super easy to make and so flavorful! Some good tahini options are this one or this sprouted option. You can swap out the green beans for broccoli or snap peas, and this […]

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Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry is rich, full of spices and so, so comforting! Several years ago, a friend of mine who is Indian, shared her family Chicken Curry recipe with me. And, she was even kind enough to have me over to her house and taught me how to make it herself! If you’ve never made a […]

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Strawberry Tart (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

This Strawberry Tart has a shortbread crust and is layered with bittersweet chocolate, pastry cream and sweet, ripe strawberries! I have both dairy and dairy-free options for this recipe. If you’re using coconut milk, make sure it is pure coconut milk and not a coconut “beverage”. The coconut “beverages” sold in stores often contains a […]

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Are Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism the same thing?

Are Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism the same thing? The short answer is no. They are two different issues in the body. This is very important to understand and to get properly tested so you can know which one you have, or if you have both. Let’s take a look at the difference of Hashimoto’s vs. Hypothyroid. […]

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