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Stress and How it Affects our Health

There is one more thing that contributes to inflammation that I would like to talk about today and that is STRESS. Yes, you can eat clean, and fill your body with anti-inflammatory foods, but if your stress level is high and your adrenals are running on overdrive, you may still have inflammation in your body. When we are stressed, our bodies go into a fight or flight response. When this
Amy’s Favorite Green Smoothie
This is seriously one of my most favorite smoothies! It is especially great for women and our eratic hormones. Even if you are not in menopause yet, chances are your hormones are starting to wreak havoc. This smoothie should help
Anti-Inflammatory Caesar salad
Caesar Dressing can easily fit into an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Most Caesar dressings are made from olive oil, anchovies, lemon juice, dijon mustard and sometimes Worcestershire sauce and a raw egg. I omit the Worcestershire sauce and the raw egg and
Sweet Potato Turkey Breakfast Meatballs
Meatballs aren't just for dinner! Adding sweet potato to turkey meatballs makes them suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner! You could even eat these as a snack any time of the day or serve as an appetizer for a football
Coffee Overnight “Oatless” Oatmeal
When you are craving oatmeal but avoiding grains, this Overnight Oatless Oatmeal is the perfect answer! I soaked nuts and seeds in homemade nut milk overnight and it tastes like a mix between chia pudding and oatmeal. You can top
Ratatouille
Ratatouille reminds of my mom when I was growing up! She taught me how to cook this delicious vegetable stew-like dish a long time ago, and I have been making it ever since. Ratatouille is traditionally a summer vegetable dish,
Banana Almond Butter “Nice” Cream
Who doesn't love ice cream on these hot Indian Summer days?! I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream...but not all that sugar!! This ice cream uses natural ingredients, including banana and almond butter. The Cacao powder gives
Seared Tuna over Broccoli Slaw with Asian Dressing
I love cooking and coming up with new fun and easy recipes that look really impressive but are not difficult to make. My favorite thing to do is to make good meals that are healthy, nutritious and easy for anyone
Beef Brisket and Ribs with Dry Rub
Well, it's Labor Day and nothing like closing out the summer with a yummy BBQ dinner! BBQ doesn't have to be unhealthy and full of sugar. This recipe for Brisket and Ribs uses a dry rub and it is free