While your body has mechanisms in place to maintain stable blood sugar, there are many nutrition and lifestyle strategies that you can implement to help it out. So what do you do when you have a sweets craving? Well… give this blood-sugar balancing DESSERT a try. Yup, you read that right - DESSERT! Serves 4 2 apples, chopped 1 tbsp coconut oil ½ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp vanilla extract Directions: 1. Place chopped apples into a small saucepan with 2 tbsp water. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. After about 5 minutes the apples will become slightly soft, and water will be absorbed. 2. Add 1 tbsp coconut oil. Stir apples and oil together. 3. Cook for

When we think of "vitamins," we know they're super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. It's difficult to get enough vitamin D (especially during the autumn and winter months when the days are shorter); therefore, vitamin D deficiency is very common. So, let's talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble vitamin we need, and how you can get enough. The three ways to vitamin D are exposure to the sun, consuming vitamin D containing food, and through supplements. Why is vitamin D important, and how much do we need? Vitamin D helps us absorb calcium from our food and acts like a hormone to help us build strong bones. Vitamin D can also help with immune function, cellular growth,

It has never been so simple (or tasty) to get enough vitamin D. And, no, I'm not talking about popping supplements. I'm talking about eating it as whole food. Serves 4 4 (4-5oz) wild salmon fillets 1 bunch asparagus 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 black pepper 1/4 tsp dried parsley 1/4 tsp. dried dill 4 tbsp olive oil 1. Preheat the oven broiler and raise the oven rack. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and place fish on top, skin-side down. Surround with a single layer of asparagus. 2. Sprinkle the fish and asparagus with sea salt, pepper, parsley, and dill. Drizzle with olive oil. 3. Broil for 8-10 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve & enjoy! Tip: Serve with a side of rice or q

You may have heard of the "Paleo" diet. It was the world's most popular diet in 2013. But what is it? Is it a fad? Is it right for you? Scientist and "Paleo Mom" Sarah Ballentyne, Ph.D. defines it as: “The Paleo diet is a nutrient-dense whole foods diet based on eating a variety of quality meat, seafood, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. It improves health by providing balanced and complete nutrition while avoiding most processed and refined foods and empty calories.” The name “Paleo” is from the “paleolithic” time when earlier humans (thousands of years ago) were hunters and gatherers. It is thought to represent the era of nutrition before agriculture. What you can (and can’t) eat

Delicious grain-free nutty muffins without grain flour (yes, it can be done!). Plus, they're great for breakfast, snack, or even dessert! Serves 12 3 large eggs 5 mashed bananas ½ cup almond butter ¼ cup coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup coconut flour 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda pinch of sea salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 muffin cups with liners. In a food processor or stand mixer, blend eggs, bananas, almond butter, coconut oil, and vanilla. 2. In a large bowl mix coconut flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. Add blended wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined. Spoon batter into muffin tins, ¾ ful

If you haven't tried my tummy-loving, brain-boosting overnight oats. It's time you do! So easy to make and no cooking required! Plus, it's got fiber for your gut microbes and omega-3's for a healthy brain; this is an absolutely great way to start your day! Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1 cup oats (gluten-free) 1 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 tablespoons hemp seeds ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 banana, sliced ¼ cup chopped walnuts Directions: 1. Blend blueberries in the food processor until smooth. 2. Mix blueberries, oats, almond milk, chia seeds, hemp seeds in a bowl with a lid. Let set in fridge overnight. 3. Split into two bowls and top with