It’s a great time of year to have a nutrient-dense vegetable broth on hand to support you in detoxification. This delicious veggie broth is extremely healing, and is chock-full of antioxidants and nutrients. VEGGIE DETOX BROTH 2 quarts filtered water 3 stalks celery 1 bunch of bok choy 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic, minced […]
jumpstart your post-holiday detox
It’s that magical time of year again – family, friends and holiday cheer! And of course, holiday feasts! If you have overdone it with Yuletide indulgences, here are some great tips to start detoxing. Just say no. Don’t feel obligated to finish off the holiday cookies and fruit cake that you have been gifted. Be […]
make your own yogurt…with coconuts
Ever looked at the ingredient list of your yogurt, or yogurt alternative? They’re full of sugar and other fillers and thickeners! Here’s an easy, kid friendly recipe that is very popular with my patients and my daughter. It’s delicious, full of healthy fat and phytonutrients, and has no added sugar or preservatives. Read more on MindBodyGreen…
leaky gut syndrome and what you can do about it
Intestinal permeability, or leaky gut syndrome, occurs when tiny gaps develop between the cells, known as enterocytes, that line your intestinal wall. These tiny gaps allow substances that should be confined to your digestive tract, such as undigested food particles, bacteria and metabolic wastes, to escape into your bloodstream. Once the integrity of your […]
green persimmon smoothie
Ever wonder what to do with those beautiful orange persimmons that abound in farmers markets at this time of year? Well, how about a delicious green persimmon smoothie? Persimmons come in two varieties: fuyu and hachiya. Fuyus look like squat little tomatoes and hachiyas are more elongated. Persimmons are chock-full of goodness, containing: many health […]
lessons from my 103 year-old grandmother
My family and I were blessed to celebrate my grandmother’s 103rd birthday last week.That’s right. 103. My beautiful Abuela was born in a little town outside of Havana, Cuba in 1909, and she has lived an extraordinary life. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, simplicity, and service – and I believe […]
