by kathryn matthews | Feb 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
February is a heart-centric month. Valentine’s Day reminds us to nourish our relationships. And February is American Heart Month, reminding us that we also need to nourish and support our physical heart in healthy, loving ways. Unfortunately, heart disease remains the...
by kathryn matthews | Feb 20, 2022 | Anti-inflammatory, Gut Health, Immune Health, Starch Carbohydrates
Roasted parsnip puree is a delicious alternative to mashed potatoes—all the pleasure…without any blood sugar spike-and-crash downside. Parsnip is a root vegetable in the carrot family; in fact, a parsnip looks like a cream-colored carrot. Parsnips are best eaten...
by kathryn matthews | Feb 1, 2022 | Holidays and Your Health, Uncategorized
It’s the Year of the Water Tiger! What does this mean for us? In the Chinese zodiac, the tiger represents power, daring and a tendency to do everything on a grand scale. The tiger is associated with qualities, such as strength, boldness, passion and bravery. This is...
by kathryn matthews | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
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by kathryn matthews | Sep 14, 2021 | Animal Protein
A delicious twist on classic roast chicken? The addition of cinnamon! Beyond imparting a warm, sweet, fragrant aroma, cinnamon is a spice that has also been used medicinally since ancient times. The Chinese used cinnamon at least 5,000 years ago, and medicinal the use...