Delicious AIP Chili This chili recipe follows the AIP (anti-inflammatory diet protocol). For those of you unfamiliar, the AIP excludes the most common foods that can be inflammatory to the body, including dairy, legumes, grains (including gluten), nightshade vegetables (think, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes), nuts, seeds, eggs, and seed-derived spices. Now, you may be thinking about what’s left, especially because most
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A quick recap on inflammation Not all inflammation is harmful; however, many of us suffer from chronic inflammation, which can be very problematic for our bodies! Inflammation may result from several factors, with diet, lifestyle, and environment at the forefront. Therefore, working to reduce inflammation through an anti-inflammatory diet is key and will leave your body feeling much healthier and
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We love how versatile smoothies are! This one has a unique combination of ingredients that will not only satisfy your taste buds but nourish your body as well! This Tumeric lassi smoothie is packed with nutrients from different fruits and veggies plus packs in an extra anti-inflammatory boost with turmeric and ginger making it really good for digestion, detoxification,
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What is inflammation? Inflammation is a naturally occurring process in the body that may be brought on by circumstances like the immune system trying to protect you from an infection or in response to an injury. However, other causes of inflammation do not serve you and do more harm than good. The difference here is acute vs. chronic inflammation. Not
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Why you should eat the rainbow The famous saying that you should be eating the rainbow is not just some wives’ tale! It’s actually backed by science. Eating the rainbow is a phrase that describes consuming a diet full of various colors (and no, not the artificial ones)- the reason being that these foods all contain different antioxidants, providing you
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We love to focus on anti-inflammatory, EVERYTHING! Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury. The inflammation can be either acute (short term) or chronic (long term). While acute inflammation (such as your finger swelling when you get a cut) is usually a good thing as it is a normal process of healing, chronic inflammation is being found to be
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One of the most popular topics we talk about here at ISN is how to stay young. We work with clients from all stages of life, both young and old. As we head into this new decade, something I encourage everyone to do is to assess where you’re at with your health. What comes to mind when you think about
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Did you know that herbs can really boost your health? We probably know that foods provide us with nutrients, but what about herbs and spices? Could something that is used to season your food or beverage serve a purpose as strong as fighting inflammation or boosting your immune system? Yes, they most certainly CAN! Fall is in full swing, which
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So what about these GUMS? They’re everywhere… As I’m mid-way through my bowl, and really loving the dairy free ice cream, and I’m thinking, are all of these “gums” I keep finding in them good for me? Gum Arabic, xantham gum, guar gum…. and the list goes on. I’ve heard some pretty scary stories from people eating these things, truthfully,
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Hello fall! It’s my favorite season- loaded with color, beauty, change, and PUMPKIN! No this recipe doesn’t include pumpkin but it does include sweet potato. Fall veggies are great-for-skin and anti-inflammation, and especially when you add some golden turmeric magic right in there. This easy-to-make smoothie is loaded with so much good stuff- good for your adrenals, good for your
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Spring is finally here, YAY! But, don’t break out the party hats just yet. While many of us are ready for the warm weather and sunshine that hopefully comes with the change of seasons, spring can carry a variety of health concerns that we should be aware of. Concern #1 Allergies: Let’s start with the first biggie: ALLERGIES! Allergens send the
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a health condition that affects between 1 and 2 million people [1] and many of the people who suffer from it haven’t been properly diagnosed. CFS causes unending fatigue, muscle aches and utter exhaustion and affects so many people’s lives negatively. The causes of CFS are wide and variable and can include exposure to
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We absolutely LOVE making delicious bowls for any meal, and breakfast is no exception! Our amazing intern, Kathleen, created this hearty turmeric oatmeal recipe that is loaded with flavor, color and healthy nutrients for your body. This recipe is vegan, and gluten free, and only takes about 10 minutes to make (making it perfect for those busy mornings!). She used
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Winter soups are oh-so-delicious! What I really love about soups is that they are great vehicles for adding loads of vegetables into your diet (especially in the case of this sweet beet and celeriac soup!). Beets and celeriac are a unique and surprisingly delicious combination in this soup giving it a zesty, rich, and hearty flavor. Not to mention they
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Incase you missed my latest post on Juicing Radio… here it is! In another recent post we discussed a few reasons that it’s key to juice and eat different colored fruits and vegetables to get the most benefit. This week, let’s starting talking specifically about the many nutrients that each color contains, and their specific benefit to health. Let’s start with one of my personal
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This post was originally created for Reboot with Joe click here for the original post. Yesterday was St. Patty’s Day and March is also National Nutrition Month. So I think it’s the perfect time to talk about the top four healthiest leafy greens. Green leafy vegetables are an absolute favorite of mine, not only because they’re light and tasty, and of course green,
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Hello beet juice! This juice is both delicious and a great source of nutrients and hydrating electrolytes. This juice packs many key healthy nutrients and contains a ton of potential health benefits. Here’s the skinny on beet juice for your workout… Besides being nutrient packed, this juice is also great for pre exercise-as beet juice has been found helpful in prompting
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