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Desserts Gluten-Free (GF) Keto Low-Iron Recipes Vegetarian
Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce (Keto, GF, Vegetarian, Low-Iron)
September 28, 2020
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Sugar free, grain free, low-carb masterpiece! Only 6-8 carbs per slice!
Nutritional Therapies
5 Reasons to Support Eating Organic
September 24, 2020
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Eating organic isn’t just for hipsters anymore, it’s becoming more and more mainstream and it’s not as costly as it used to be. There is a growing body of evidence to support why we should eat organic. One of the most important aspects of staying healthy is with the food that we eat. The food […]
Desserts Gluten-Free (GF) Keto Recipes Vegetarian
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie (Low-Carb, GF, Vegetarian)
September 21, 2020
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Yum! Chocolate peanut butter cream pie! Blake was in the mood for something sweet tonight and I went searching for a good pie recipe. I have a stellar low-carb pumpkin pie recipe and a really great raspberry cheesecake recipe, but I’ve made both of these a lot and it’s time for something new.
Nutritional Therapies
Digestive Dysfunction: The Long-Term Impact
September 17, 2020
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Many people struggle with digestive dysfunction today and the long-term impact of digestive dysfunction can show up in all kinds of places you would never associate with digestion. Remember, digestion is a major nutritional foundation for optimal health and when it’s not working, things can get weird. Symptoms like heartburn, indigestion, gas, and bloating are […]
Desserts Gluten-Free (GF) Keto Low-Iron Recipes Vegetarian
Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake (Keto, GF, Vegetarian, Low-Iron)
September 14, 2020
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Wow, blueberry swirl cheesecake! I got some fantastic looking blueberries at the farmer’s market this weekend and I wasn’t sure what to do with them. They kept staring at me every time I opened the refrigerator. Since I have a fabulous cheesecake recipe, I thought why not try something different and work on a blueberry […]
Nutritional Therapies
Micronutrients and Macronutrients [Infographic]
September 10, 2020
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Micronutrients and macronutrients are critically important for optimized health and wellness, let’s walk through what they are and why they are important.
Dairy-Free (DF) Gluten-Free (GF) Keto Low-Iron Mains Paleo Recipes Sauces Vegetarian Whole30
Tuna And Tomato Spaghetti Squash (Keto, Paleo, GFDF, Whole30, Vegetarian, Low-Iron)
September 7, 2020
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Tuna and Tomato Spaghetti Squash may sound crazy, but it’s so good! This recipe is a simple recipe made from pantry staples and it’s a really nice change of pace from your normal marinara sauce!
Chronic Illness Nutritional Therapies
Oxalates: What Are They, Why Should I Care?
September 3, 2020
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An Oxalate Overview Oxalates, also referred to as oxalic acid, are organic compounds that naturally occur in a wide variety of plants, including everything from leafy greens, legumes, nuts, and seeds, to cruciferous vegetables, blueberries, and dark chocolate. In small quantities, the body can also create oxalates by metabolizing vitamin C. They are essentially a […]
Dairy-Free (DF) Gluten-Free (GF) Keto Mains Paleo Recipes Vegetarian Whole30
Shrimp Fajita Salad (Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Vegetarian)
August 31, 2020
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Yum! Check out this shrimp fajita salad recipe! I love to read and develop recipes, I’m always surfing the internet looking at recipe sites and blogs and saving recipes to try later. I also watch a lot of cooking shows and always take notes. Everything is an inspiration for a new kitchen experiment!
Articles Lifestyle Wellbeing
Tips to Stay Healthy While Traveling
August 27, 2020
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The constant traveler, who tours different countries across different time zones is faced with a lot of stressors which may contribute to the degradation of optimal health status. Undetected and unsuspected lenience on traveling across time zones may also lead to affected psychosocial behavior because of the new places and environmental stimuli that are bombarding […]
AIP Dairy-Free (DF) Desserts Gluten-Free (GF) Keto Low-Iron Paleo Recipes Snacks Vegetarian
Lemon-Lime Electrolyte Popsicle (AIP, Keto, GFDF, Paleo, Vegetarian, Low-Iron)
August 24, 2020
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This lemon-lime electrolyte Popsicle recipe saved my damned life last week! We live in Arizona, and this summer is brutal. We’re going on 50 days of over 100-degree temps and last week our central air conditioning went out! Yup. During an excessive heat warning, temps of 116-122 degrees, the fan that cools the condenser blew […]
Paleo Snacks
200+ Paleo Snacks – The List of Lists
August 20, 2020
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Snacks…I’m always on the lookout for new paleo snacks. Paleo generally means safe for me since I’m always chasing food sensitivities. Safe snacks like my parsnip chips and celery root french fries are great options for me when I need a munchie! Paleo store-bought options are definitely easier to find these days, but they’re so […]
Dairy-Free (DF) Desserts Gluten-Free (GF) Keto Low-Iron Paleo Recipes Snacks Vegetarian
Strawberry Creamsicle (Keto, Paleo, GF, Low-Iron, Vegetarian, DF Option)
August 17, 2020
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Cool off with this refreshing strawberry creamsicle recipe! These are so easy and so delicious. They’re also sugar-free with no weird additives and easy on the body! Just like my coconut avocado creamsicle recipe, all you really need to make these delicious treats is a blender and a popsicle mold or some cups and sticks!
Articles Intentional Living Nutritional Therapies
How To Open A Coconut
August 13, 2020
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I love coconut, I use coconut everything, but I have yet to try fresh coconut. I’ve been curious about coconut water for a long time and I’ve read that it tastes great. But how the heck do you get the damned thing open? I had to learn how to open a coconut cuz I just […]
Dairy-Free (DF) Gluten-Free (GF) Keto Low-Iron Mains Paleo Recipes Whole30
Roasted Chicken Thighs (Keto, Paleo, GFDF, Low-Iron, Whole30)
August 10, 2020
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Roasted Chicken thighs! The most delicious meat candy on earth if you can get the skin succulently crispy and lightly salted! These fatty babies are a major staple in our house. So easy and delicious, here’s how I make them!
Articles Lifestyle Weight Loss
8 Top Macro Tracking Apps
August 6, 2020
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Are you using macro tracking apps? All weight loss plans require you to log your food intake so you can see exactly what goes in and what needs cutting. Whether you’re tracking fat, calories, or carbohydrates, you need to know where to start and where to look when the scale isn’t moving in the right […]
Dairy-Free (DF) Desserts Gluten-Free (GF) Keto Low-Iron Paleo Recipes Snacks Vegetarian
Coconut Avocado Creamsicle (Keto, Paleo, GFDF, Low-Iron, Vegetarian)
August 3, 2020
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Avocados aren’t just for savory dishes. They’re great in desserts as well. I’ve seen them used in chocolate pudding and flourless brownie recipes. So I figured, why not use them in a fudgesicle? Only I decided to change up the flavors and created a coconut avocado creamsicle that turned out really great!
Hormone Balance My Life
Health Effects of Soy: My Story
July 30, 2020
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We’ve heard about soy quite a bit. It’s usually touted to be the definition of healthy eating, everyone from Oprah to CNN has been pushing the health benefits of soy. However, the health effects of soy can be quite dangerous.
Desserts Gluten-Free (GF) Keto Low-Iron Recipes Snacks Vegetarian
Sea Glass Jello (Keto, GF, Low-Iron, Vegetarian)
July 27, 2020
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Here’s a really cool looking treat that I found not too long ago, Sea Glass Jello. It’s a fun and funky treat that was really easy to make low-carb once I found a sugar-free sweetened condensed milk substitute.
Intentional Living
Family Dinner: More Important Than Ever
July 23, 2020
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When was the last time you had dinner with your family? It is the meal we often skip because we work late, the kids have sporting events or we get tired from daily activities. But, skipping dinner with the family is detrimental to the family dynamic. Family dinners are more than just a meal. It […]

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Hi! I'm Heather, I talk about holistic wellness, self-healing, and food-as-medicine. I'm passionate about nutritional therapies and lifestyle interventions when dealing with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and hormone imbalance. I'm also very passionate about informed consent, bodily autonomy, agency, and self-directed healthcare. Read My Healing Story!

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