Tragedy, Stress and Eating: Nourishing Ourselves in the Midst of it All
By: Functional Nutritionist, Leann Larson The tragic death of George Floyd, the social unrest in our city and across the nation and the COVI19 pandemic can feel heavy. Emotional unrest is high. We all feel the weight and the pressure of
Recipe: Gluten-Free Berry Crumble
Ingredients: 3 cups of fresh blueberries or raspberries1 Tbsp flaxseed meal1 Tbsp hemp hearts4 Tbsp maple syrup (2 Tbsp for berries and 2 Tbsp for crust)3 cups oats total (1.5 cups whole oats and 1.5 cups oat flour)1/2 cup ghee, melted1/2
Recipe: Healthy Mini-Donuts
Hidden Nutrient Mini-Donuts. Kiddos will never know they just ate sweet potatoes! Ingredients Instructions 1 cup sweet potato pureed 1 over-ripe banana 3 T avocado oil 2 organic eggs (can substitute flax egg) 1 1/4 cups gluten-free all purpose flour1
Recipe: Veggie Tater Tots
Ingredients For The Tots: 1 egg, beaten1 cup of raw vegetables, riced, grated or food processed. Mix it up, use cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, zucchini, sweet potato1/2 tsp onion powder1 tsp almond flour (or paleo flour) For the Avocado Dipping Sauce 1/2 avocado, pitted
Recipe: Gluten-Free Rolls
Sometimes you just need a little comfort food! Mix up these ooey-gooey, gluten-free rolls and top with ghee or honey for the perfect side dish or rainy day snack. Ingredients Makes 6 rolls 5 tbsp psyllium husk powder1 1/4 cup gluten-free flour (I
Recipe: Ham and Egg Cups
These protein-packed, healthy fat-filled muffins are not your traditional muffin but your kiddos will love them! Ingredients Deli-sliced ham, no nitratesAvocado, slicedOrganic eggs Instructions Place slices of ham in muffin tin to that it looks like a bowl. Place slice of avocado inside then crack
Recipe: Healthy Gummy Bears
We love these yummy, flavorful, healthy gummies and we're sure your kids will too! Make them into any shape (our favorite are the classic bears!) and enjoy. Ingredients 1 cup of fruit syrup (1 cup fresh or frozen berries + 1 tbsp
The Link Between Diet, Inflammation and Weight Gain
In many places today, we have convenient and quick access to a variety of processed foods, sugary beverages, and pre-prepared foods that are predominantly made up of carbohydrates, starches, and simple sugars. Unfortunately, the standard American diet has contributed to
What are GMOs? And How to Avoid Them
The very definition of nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. Think of it this way: the food we eat provides the nutrients that are necessary for our bodies, like perfectly matched
9 Reasons to See a Functional and Integrative Dietitian
Everything you eat has a chance to either nourish you or potentially harm you. Research and experience have shown that proper nutrition and gut health are essential in quieting inflammation and infection, and even in preventing illness. Healing the gut