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 w

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.

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 aspara

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

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

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 Directi