What is inflammation? Inflammation is a buzzword in the health world these days, but what does it *actually* mean? And how does it impact our health? Way back in 2006, Harvard researchers found that inflammation may be the common denominator underlying chronic disease. Inflammation itself natural process that helps the body heal and defend itself […]

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Have you ever had a painkiller? The cocktail drink version, I mean? If you have, you’re familiar with how dangerously yummy they are. This anti-inflammatory pineapple green smoothie recipe is inspired by that delicious island drink – but it’s actually packed with health benefits! My Introduction to the Painkiller Cocktail – Island Life in a […]

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My go-to nutrient-dense, anti-oxidant rich, anti-inflammatory blueberry green smoothie recipe

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In case you’ve missed it, Celery Juice is the current darling of the wellness world. Or at least the Instagram Wellness world. Wellness fads and Instagram trends come and go, but when it comes to superfoods and nutrition, some of these popular trends deserves their due. Celery juice in its pure form is popping up […]

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Mango smoothie anyone? Mango trees are abundant down here, and it is full-on mango season in Miami. Mangoes are rather high in sugar as far as fruit goes, so as much as I love it I don’t tend to eat loads. However I’ve been gifted mangoes straight from the trees lately. These fresh-off-the-tree mangoes are […]

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Key Lime Pie Vibes I just spent nearly a week down in south Florida, and Saturday is St. Patrick’s Day. I’m pretty sure there could be no more perfect time to share this refreshing green recipe. Key lime pie is named after key limes from the Florida keys, so naturally key lime pie is a […]

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‘Cheesy’ Broccoli Soup For the Win: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo Recipe For real guys. This creamy cheesy broccoli soup is hands-down the most satisfying soup I’ve ever made, or ever tasted for that matter. All the creaminess. All the cheesy flavor. None of the dairy or its side effects. Can it be real? Oh yes […]

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Nourishing Mind Body and Soul with Soup Yep it’s the new year and guess what that means – time for souping! It’s WAY too cold outside to even consider juicing. But soups? Nourishing, warming, and cleansing all in one. It’s my favorite approach to clean eating in cold weather. Plus it’s SO bitter cold out […]

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It’s Gravy Baby Turkey or not, no Thanksgiving dinner would be complete without gravy. Traditional gravies are obviously made with the turkey pan drippings, cutter, cream, and regular all-purpose white flour. None of which are suitable for a vegan and or paleo-friendly recipe. So here ya go: vegan paleo mushroom gravy. There are plenty of vegan […]

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Best Soup Ever Pumpkins and squash are everywhere, and squash soup has been high on the to-do list. I’ve made several versions in the past, but this time I wanted to spice things up a bit and thought I’d add some ginger and turmeric. No joke, this may be one of my favorite soups, ever. […]

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