Pizza is one of those foods that everyone simply loves. But at what cost? This recipe satisfies all your pizza cravings while remaining gluten (and guilt) free! Enjoy the tasty herbed crust made from cauliflower. The best thing about pizza? Enjoy any combination of toppings you like! Cauliflower Crust Pizza Crust: 2 pounds cauliflower florets, riced […]
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How to Win Survival of the Fittest
We have made rapid changes to our environment over the past 200 years⎯most significantly over the past 20-40 years. These changes are causing our bodies to attempt to adapt. However, we are failing to adapt adequately enough, resulting in modern or “neolithic” chronic diseases that are bankrupting societies and causing a type of suffering never seen […]
Bamboo Chicken
This Bamboo Chicken dish was inspired by Eastern spices and flavors found in my kitchen. Chicken is one of the most versatile proteins, and takes on marinades very well. The fresh veggies, and of course the bamboo shoots bring life and crispness to an easy and fun dinner time meal. With simple preparations, this dinner […]
The Thyroid: Beyond the Immune System, part IV
This is the fourth and final installment of The Thyroid: Beyond the Immune System. Last week’s post detailed ways in which the thyroid can affect different systems in the body. This week includes an overview of potential complications that an unhealthy thyroid may pose to the body. We will conclude our series with the most […]
The Thyroid: Beyond the Immune System, part III
Welcome to part III of The Thyroid: Beyond the Immune System! Last week’s post introduced the function and mechanism of TSH, T3 and T4, and the roles they play in thyroid health. This week’s post brings us into the heart of the series. The thyroid can affect and be affected by many different systems in the body, including […]
White Bean Chicken Chilli
Fall is here, and days are getting shorter and nights are getting colder! The best way to warm up is with a nice bowl of soup. The hearty beans and chunks of tender chicken in this chilli fill any belly and the salsa verde adds a nice kick of heat and flavor. White Bean Chicken […]
Pesto Chicken
Those long work days can be a drag sometimes, and often cooking might be the last thing you want to do. Luckily, the pesto you made last week comes in handy with this delicious chicken recipe. By the time it is halfway cooked in the oven, your mouth will be watering with the aromatic herbal […]
The Thyroid: Beyond the Immune System, part II
This week’s post will continue exploring the mystery of the thyroid. Part I of this series on thyroid health introduced the importance and function of the thyroid, as well as an explanation of how Thyroid Stimulating Hormone affects thyroid health. This week we will focus on the science of the thyroid and take an in-depth look into […]
The Thyroid: Beyond the Immune System, part I
What affects thyroid health? Are you ready to drink water out of a fire hose? That’s what it can feel like when you are learning about thyroid health. Is it possible to have a thyroid problem and have nothing wrong with your thyroid at the same time? It’s a concept that I see more often […]
Two Pesto Sauces: Allergen or Dairy-Free!
Here in New York, my basil plants grow like wildfire during these hot humid summer months. What better to make with them than a delicious pesto sauce that can be paired with almost anything, from gluten free pasta, to chicken, fish or veggies. This sauce is flavorful and can be stored in the freezer to use any time. There […]
