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Why Food Quality Matters Food is Medicine “The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” — Ann Wigmore Most of my clients come to me after trying every diet under the sun. They read labels. They spend more on “clean” foods. And …
[recipe title=”Rustic Sausage, Sweet Potato & Kale Soup” servings=”4-6″ preptime=”15 mins” cooktime=”20 mins” difficulty=”easy” description=”A savory, hearty soup with just a little kick. It’s also a crowd-pleaser that even my kids will eat, despite the kale!”] [recipe-ingredients] 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large sweet potato, diced 1 …
You’ve probably heard of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), but what about SIT (Sprint Interval Training)? SIT intervals are done at an all-out pace – think being chased by a lion – whereas HIIT intervals are done at 80-90% of maximum. SIT workouts are also generally shorter than HIIT, with only 2-3 sprint intervals spaced …
Are you looking for a way to use your bullet journal to track your Functional Medicine food plan? You’ve come to the right place. Why Not Just Track Calories? Calorie counting may have its place, but in Functional Medicine, food QUALITY is paramount in making good food choices. When we focus heavily on calories, we …
Do You Have a Reading Goal for 2019? How are your New Year’s Resolutions going? How about a fun, easy one you can KEEP? My reading goal for 2018 year was to read 52 books. While I didn’t quite hit that number, I enjoyed 44 engaging books, interacted with some new ideas, and learned some …
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 (ESV) Merriam Webster defines abundance as “an ample quantity, profusion, or a relative degree of plentifulness.” The Bible teaches that we will not only have enough, but that God will provide for …
Sometimes fog is visible and we’re aware of it. But it can often pose as humidity that subtly dims our vision. We don’t notice the dullness and weight until the contrast of clarity brings perspective. An early glimpse of fall recently opened my eyes to clarity. The lack of humidity in the air made the …
What’s in your morning routine? Do you take full advantage of the Golden Hours? August is to my daily routine as January is to my diet. Like the Christmas gustatory indulgences, which upset my eating habits, the lack of structure during the summer – not to mention the four-month-old puppy – have wreaked their havoc …
One of my girlfriends has a waterproof notepad and pencil in her shower. Did you know that such a thing exists? I didn’t! It’s genius because we all know that great ideas often strike in the shower. But have you ever wondered why? Yesterday I was pondering that question…you guessed it, in the shower. Why …
As I’ve been pondering decision fatigue lately, I’ve also been reading about what others are doing to reduce its effect on them. One concept that has been intriguing to me is timeboxing. Timeboxing is simply limiting an activity to a set period of time. For example, you might set a timer for processing emails and …