So Many Diets! How Do I Choose?? or How Did I Get Here?

I started this newsletter writing about the confusion of all the diets that are out there today and choosing the “right” one, but quickly realized this was more than a general observation.  But as I wrote, I realized it was more about my experience and relationship with food.  Bear with me and you will see where this is going…   My journey to wellness started about 15 years ago.  (Has it really been that long??) But it wasn’t easy!   Getting rid of the processed foods was one step of the problem.  But it added another – like, what DO I eat now?  That part of the journey wasn’t as well laid out!  And here is where the search for a “diet” comes in. Read More

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Comfort Foods Anyone? And Other Ways to Cope

The past few weeks have been challenging ones for most of us.  We’ve gotten used to staying at home and catching up on all sorts of projects (or not!)   I have been enjoying my time in the kitchen and experimenting with recipes I’ve been dying to try.  Many of the foods I have been making fall into the category of “comfort food” for me.  I've made a few snacks, a Paleo variation of a traditional meatloaf and mash potatoes, and a yummy hearty lentil soup.  My main objective was to use up some of the foods in my pantry and refrigerator.  You can see the recipes I made below. But whatever you might be doing, we are all experiencing a little bit of stress over the uncertainty of it all.  We don’t know what the future holds or how long we will need to “stay in place.”  Over time, this can take a toll on our immune system, that very complicated complex within our bodies that keeps us healthy and disease-free.   So, in addition to the recipes, I've included a few key things you can be doing right now to help stay healthy and strong: Read More

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Basic Pantry Staples for Quick Healthy Meals

What’s in your pantry? Does it support your desire to eat healthy meals, or does it lead you astray with packages of processed foods containing unknown ingredients? Do you find it a challenge to put together a quick healthy meal? The best way to stay on track is to eliminate temptation! Here is just a short list of my essential pantry basics that I keep that ensures that healthy options are just a few steps away! Read More

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Paleo Pumpkin Mousse

Thanksgiving may be over, but it is still the best season to bake up some pumpkin goodness! What to do with all that left over pumpkin around the holidays! Read More

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Paleo Cherry Pie

Following a whole food diet isn’t always easy. I have written before about the benefits of avoiding processed added sugars in your food and going back to using basic ingredients. In general, that is a healthy guideline to follow, but every now and then there are some challenges! One of those challenges came for my husband’s birthday this year, specifically, his birthday cake. I wanted to make something that wasn’t too sweet and had no grain or dairy added. My husband’s favorite is cherry pie, which is usually very sweet with a wonderfully flaky crust made from wheat flour. I was worried my version wouldn’t be up to his “cherry pie” standards. So after some experimentation, I came up with this recipe. Read More

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