Kale is in season, and this Baby Kale Salad Recipe with Warm Fruity Vinaigrette, inspired by Gimme Some Oven, is sure to delight you with its flavorful blend of baby kale, nuts, and a warm, fruity vinaigrette dressing. Yummy!! (For an extra boost of fall flavor, toss in some roasted butternut squash and try using walnuts instead of almonds!)
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP
Fall is in the air! And that can mean only one thing…pumpkin spice everything!!
Don’t just relegate pumpkin to your morning beverage or your fall dessert, you can easily use pumpkin puree in soups, sauces, and even in your smoothie.
Although I’m not a PSL (pumpkin spice latte) fan, I still love the warm, comforting flavor of pumpkin spice, and love to add it in wherever I can. Thus, I created this healthy and delicious, creamy Pumpkin Spice Green Smoothie for you.
Who can resist the mouthwatering aroma of cinnamon and apples filling the kitchen?! It immediately evokes a sense of the changing leaves and cooler temperatures that remind us of autumn.
We love warm, wonderful apple desserts! Here’s a simple recipe for Cinnamon Apples you’ll be sure to love:
by Donna Stephens, BCN, CNHP, LDHS
Are hidden food sensitivities the underlying cause of your health issues?
Would you like to be someone who used to have allergies?
You can be…read on to learn more about this natural approach to eliminating allergies.
As I reflect over my past 25 years in health care I am grateful to be a part of an industry that is focused on helping the body heal itself, living naturally, and embracing simple, yet effective, approaches to degenerative health issues. If you give the body what it needs, amazing things will happen! I have been privileged to witness this effect every day in my naturopathic practice.
With that said, I am always looking for the best possible ways to help my clients with their challenges…often using holistic and functional nutrition, homeopathy, and herbal therapies to bring their health back into balance. Now, in addition to these very successful modalities, I am excited to offer a more comprehensive and long term approach to dealing with allergies. This very effective and creditable therapy is called NAET.
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP
“Two weeks in and I have had NO digestive problems!” J.W. Pure Reset Diet client
Green smoothies are a quick and easy breakfast, and great way to boost your daily intake of fresh veggies! Here’s a delicious one to try:
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP
Have you ever read the ingredients list on your deodorant? If so, you may have seen things like parabens, propylene glycol, aluminum, and several other ingredients you can’t pronounce. Some of these are known hormone disruptors, carcinogens, and neurotoxins. As mentioned in my previous post about natural skincare, these ingredients and products are not required to be tested for safety. It’s up to us as consumers to do our research and make informed decisions about the products we want to put on our bodies.
Often times, the ingredients in deodorants are what leads to pit stains. Using a natural deodorant without those nasty chemicals will help you avoid those unsightly and hard to clean pit stains.
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP; Photo Credit: www.veganfamilyrecipes.com
Isn’t everyone looking for that quick and easy snack that’s portable so you can take it on the go with you? I certainly was!
I checked out a few different recipes on Pinterest for various protein balls but many used protein powders with questionable ingredients. Plus, I wanted to make sure it was also nutrient-dense and would provide a good balance of fat and protein with minimal sugar.
So I created my own.
Mostly I created it for my 2-year old son because I was looking for a healthy snack to pack for daycare that was also easy for him to eat. But I also really love peanut butter balls, so it’s a win-win for both of us!
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP
Did you know that toothpaste contains numerous chemicals?
Brighten up your smile without the dangerous ingredients by making your own tooth powder at home with simple items you might already have around your house.
Homemade Tooth Powder
1 tbsp bentonite clay*
1 tbsp baking soda*
1/4 tbsp fine sea salt*
1/4 tsp stevia powder*
10-15 drops high quality peppermint essential oil
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP
Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, an antioxidant which can help prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, and even certain types of cancer. Tomatoes also contain a good amount of Vitamin C, and less commonly known nutrients such as molybdenum, biotin, manganese, and copper.
The phytonutrient content of tomatoes is outstanding, including flavonones, flavonols, carotenoids, and glycosides. These antioxidant nutrients protect the body from oxygen damage to fats, help enzymes function better, and lower oxidative stress in the body.
There are hundreds of different types of tomatoes, so you have your choice when it comes to including them in your meals. From yellow to purple, and beefsteak to roma, the varieties of tomatoes each offer a slightly different nutrient profile. Mix it up and try a new tomato the next time you’re at a farmer’s market.
A New Way to Wash Your Face: The Oil Cleansing Method
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP
This little pot of liquid gold has helped my skin more than anything else I’ve tried (except cutting back on sugar!).
I soaked dried calendula flowers in avocado oil for a few weeks. Then, I added the following essential oils: frankincense, bergamot, lavender and tea tree.
This blend of oils helps calm inflammation and redness, and also reduces acne and scarring.