One of the things I find from people (and I felt myself in the beginning) that want (or need) to go gluten free is that they are SO overwhelmed with getting started. My BEST advice is to eat at home for awhile until you learn what typically is gluten free and what you have to […]
Read MoreGut Microbiota and why it’s important
Why Is Gut Microbiota Important for Health? Most of the nutrients and energy that your body needs are obtained from the food that you eat. Therefore, your digestive system, and especially your gut health, is incredibly important. Your gut plays a crucial role in maintaining your entire body’s health, from digesting your food to distributing […]
Read MoreWays to boost your immunity and gut health
I know there are a million resources out there right now in the midst of Covid-19 but here is my two cents on quick and EASY Things you can do to boost your immunity. Eat your vegetables. Not only do they provide healthy essential nutrients, they provide fiber. Fiber makes you poop, and that […]
Read MoreGluten Free Strawberry Rum Balls
Strawberry Rum Balls Proof that Jesus loves us and wants us to be happy. For more fun and delicious recipes get my gluten free cookbook.
Read MoreGluten Free Chicken Wild Rice
A family favorite. The temps down here in Texas went from 75 and sunny down to 20 degrees in less than 24 hours. I don’t know if you know this, but it is NOT fun to sleep in an RV in that kind of weather. RV’s are drafty, and even though I have lived in […]
Read MoreWhat’s the deal with Bone Broth?
I feel like the media is over loaded with things to prevent sickness such as washing your hands, not sharing water bottles etc. While ALL of these are great advice I am often dumbfounded about the lack of advice about what people can do internally to boost their own immunity. Gut Health. We know from […]
Read MoreFight back this cold and flu season with Elderberry Syrup
It’s that time of year where kids are getting coughing, runny noses and fevers are everywhere. Time to boost your immune system with the simple and easy to make healing power of elderberry syrup. Don’t pay retail, make your own for a fraction of the cost. I made mine in the instant pot today, right […]
Read MoreThree Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter
Winters in Minnesota, especially after Christmas, can be tough on us as individuals and as a family. The charm of snow wears off and temperatures stay predictably frigid. Ice seems to stick to everything and darkness comes before the end of the work day. It can be hard to find a silver lining amidst this […]
Read MoreWant healthier habits in the new year? Here are four tips to help you start now.
Amidst these shortening days, do you ever look forward to the new year as a fresh start to pursue better health? Maybe you have determined to start the new calendar with new eating habits. Maybe you want to exercise more. If so, congrats! Pursuing healthy habits will give your new year more clarity, energy, and […]
Read MoreIsagenix Nutrition: A Registered Dietitian’s Take
DessaRae Smith, MS, RDN, LD, has a passion for helping young people make healthy nutritional choices. Dessa works one-on-one with high schoolers as a registered dietitian through West Side Community Health Services’ Health Start program. Dessa is a friend of ours and also has experience with Isagenix products, and so we are grateful for her […]
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