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Traveling this summer? Got a long road trip planned? I’ve got you covered with healthy on-the-go clean food options.  Your clean eating routine doesn’t have to go by the wayside just because you’ll be away from home and your kitchen. With a little pre-planning, you can create a lot of option…

Mast cells are like the watchmen of the immune system, scanning the body for known or potential threats. They concentrate in tissues that contact the outside world, like the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts. These cells have granules containing more than 200 active compounds, inclu…

Thank goodness it’s spring! The promenade of mineral-rich, cleansing herbs is in full swing—chickweed, dandelion, plantain, and stinging nettles are making a bright green appearance – and for good reason. These bitter and cleansing herbs and lettuces are great for clearing winter heat and cl…

One of the least-eaten foods in the American diet is leafy greens. Most people don’t know how to prepare them, don’t like the taste of them, or can’t source good quality greens. Leafy greens provide us with myriad health benefits and contain an array of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidant…

One of the quickest and healthiest dinners you can make is one with fish. I like wild halibut, but wild salmon or even mahi mahi will work for this. So if you’re not a salmon fan, that’s ok, you can try another wild-caught fish. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are needed for bra…

Studies show that a diet high in sugar can increase the risk of high blood sugar, heart disease, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and obesity. As a result, the American Heart Association recommends limiting your added sugar consumption to no more than 6% of your …

Whether you eat breakfast or not, the first meal you eat of the day is when you are breaking your fast. What you break that fast with is very important in setting the tone for the day. When you eat a meal that has lean protein, fiber-rich vegetables and a small dose of healthy fat, you’ll ha…

As we close out the year, this is a good time to reflect on this past year and what you’d like for the New Year. A lot of folks make resolutions to lose weight, get their budget in line, or quit smoking/drinking. I’d like to offer a new vision. Instead of making resolutions that usually don’…