Vitamin D is incredibly important but often overlooked. It’s important to have your levels checked on a routine basis and to make sure that you are not Vitamin D deficient. Here are some reasons why: 1. Vitamin D plays a big role in expressing your genes! Vitamin D modulates about 3 percent of gene transcription in the […]
everything you need to know to make great green smoothies
Now that the weather is warming up, it’s a great time to lighten up, shed those winter clothes, and start drinking green smoothies again! A recent study out of the UK found that people who consume more than 7 servings of fruits and veggies a day have a lower risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease than those […]
Fight the Flu
Flu season is here and it’s been a rough one so far. Luckily, there are many ways to fight off the flu naturally, and I’d like to share one of my favorites with you: black elderberry extract. Black elderberry, or sambucus nigra, has been used in traditional cultures to boost the immune system for centuries. It’s […]
15 ways to improve your health in 15 minutes
It’s estimated that Americans use social media for more than an hour a day. That’s quite a chunk of time! If you invested 15 of those minutes to health-promoting activities, you could transform your life. Here are some ideas: 1. Make a green smoothie. Throw some spinach, kale, coconut milk, banana, and pineapple into your blender, […]
How to Eat for Bright & Beautiful Skin
We’re all taught that acne is something that happens to teenagers, but the truth is that many adults struggle with this, too. And it’s frustrating! The good news is that dietary changes can make a huge difference in your skin. However, for many, the challenge is committing to a long-term dietary approach before throwing in […]
green mojito smoothie
Mojitos are a great summer cocktail. Refreshing and light with a twist of lime and mint, they are especially cooling during these hot months of summer. So, it got me thinking- how could I create a variation of the mojito that would also support health and vastly increase my consumption of antioxidants? Enter the […]
