by Joanne Parker | Nov 2, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nutrition, Recipes
Serves 4 2 apples, chopped 1 tbsp coconut oil ½ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp vanilla extract Place chopped apples into a small saucepan with 2 tbsp water. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. After about 5 minutes the apples will...
by Joanne Parker | Nov 2, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nourish, Nutrition, Stress, Wellness
Oh, the words “blood sugar.” Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel...
by Joanne Parker | Oct 17, 2017 | Fatigue, General Health, Nutrition, Sleep, Thrive, Wellness
Stressed? Tired? Craving sugar? Can’t sleep? All of these can be related to the constant stress we feel in our lives. We know that stress can have a huge impact on our health and wellness. And, since your adrenal glands produce stress hormones, adrenal fatigue...
by Joanne Parker | Oct 8, 2017 | General Health, Gut health, Metabolism, Nourish, Nutrition, Wellness
If there was ever a call for “digestive health,” this is it! Yes, it’s true. Your gut is considered your “second brain.” There is no denying it anymore. And because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve,...
by Joanne Parker | Sep 19, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nutrition, Recipes, Superfood
Serves 1 1 teaspoon matcha powder 1.5 cup almond milk, unsweetened 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional) Heat almond milk and maple syrup/honey (if using) in a small pot. Add matcha powder to cup. When almond milk is hot, add about a ¼ cup to...
by Joanne Parker | Sep 19, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Metabolism, Nourish, Nutrition, weight loss, Wellness
You probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, especially “added sugars” like in soft drink, confectionery, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few. Added sugar is hiding just about...