Who doesn’t love a smoothie? Fruit smoothies are refreshing in the warm weather and make it feel like summer in the cold weather. Maybe? Ok, maybe not, but always delicious and often the best breakfast choice. The Power Up Smoothie (health heart food) is one of the anchors of our recipe book “Autoimmune Recipes to …
Daily Habits to Reverse Autoimmune Disease!
Did you know that daily habits can change your life? YES! The wonderful thing about being alive is that it’s never too late to change course. Here are five basic lifestyle habits that can keep you on top of your game. These tips and tricks keep you focused on simple daily actions: Routine, meditation, movement, …
Valentine’s Dinner: “Hot” Bacon Scallops!
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, does it get any better than that? Whether eating alone or with a loved one, this extravagant meal is satisfying and super easy. Serve with a simple salad of spinach leaves, finely sliced shallots, a drizzle of avocado or olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon. Roast Brussel sprouts or broccoli with lemon …
RECIPE – Beef Hash
Eating well and healthy does not mean that you have to sacrifice flavor and gratification! In curating our recipe book “Autoimmune Recipes to Calm the Fires of Inflammation,” we wanted to be sure to provide meals packed with flavor, nutrition, and satisfaction. Nothing says comfort and delish more than beef and onions! This recipe not …
Garlic and Mushroom Soup Recipe (Gluten-Free & Dairy Free)
Want more recipes? Click here to download our fabulous cookbook for yourself! “Lupus Friendly Recipes to Calm the Fires of Inflammation” Winter is upon us and so is soup season! This yummy, easy recipe for Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Garlic and Mushroom Soup is a sure-fire way to warm your heart (and lower inflammation!). Let’s face it, …
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Is Inflammation Another Word for Stress?
Inflammation, simply put, is another word for stress. Inflammation is the main culprit of autoimmune disease symptoms, including lupus. The best way to help relieve the symptoms of lupus is to “calm the fires” of inflammation. This can be achieved naturally through diet and lifestyle changes that can help slow the progression of lupus and …
Understanding Nutrient Deficiencies and Autoimmune Disease.
When it comes to Autoimmune Disease, understanding leaky gut – and nutrient deficiencies – is very important. One reason why there are so many different symptoms of autoimmune disease, is that once you have leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, damaged cells in your intestines don’t produce the enzymes needed for proper digestion, and …
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Autoimmune Disease, Insulin, and Blood Sugar!
One of the most powerful tools you have for stabilizing blood sugar and/or reversing insulin resistance is what you choose to put into your mouth. For a lot of people, eating healthy means eliminating fat. But beware! Not all fat is equal, and not all fat is bad for you. If you are not eating …
Lupus: A Lifestyle Overview.
Unfortunately, depression is often a common companion of chronic health conditions, especially autoimmunity and lupus. To begin with, the diagnosis of a lifelong condition can be devastating. Lupus is viewed and labeled as a chronic, progressive, degenerative disease – often only expected to get worse with time. Many patients with lupus look to their doctors …
Food Overview!
So, what should you eat for optimum health? This can be a tough road to navigate when you’re living with an autoimmune disease. Trying an elimination diet may be the answer for you! Ironically, the best place to start is what you shouldn’t eat! An eating plan known as “the elimination diet” is a specific …