Food and Nutrition


Berry Collagen Gummies

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries
  • 1 Cup Fresh Raspberries
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Milk of Choice
  • 1 TBSP Raw Honey 
  • 2 Scoops collagen peptides
  • 2 TBSP gelatin (preferably grass-fed) 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Put berries and milk into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. 


Beet Goat Cheese Hummus

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 baseball-sized red beet (about 6 ounces), scrubbed
  • 1 15½-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
  • ⅓ cup tahini, well mixed
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Goat Cheese
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated or smashed to a paste with flat side of knife on cutting board
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 10 cranks freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander

PREPARATION


Matcha Coconut Smoothie

SERVES 1

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup of ice
  • 1 kiwi or 1 cup chopped mango
  • 1 tsp bee pollen (optional)
  • 2 Kale leaves, raw
  • 1 cup spinach, raw
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tsp matcha, powdered green tea
  • 1 cup coconut water

INSTRUCTIONS:

Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!



Foods to Help Combat Anxiety

Lately, we’ve been seeing many biochemists, registered dietitians, and even gastroenterologists referring to our gut as our “second brain”. This is because research shows an irrefutable link between how what we eat effects our brain chemistry. For example, did you know that the majority of serotonin (a neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness) is produced in your gut?


Boozy Lemon Watermelon Slushie

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups cubed frozen watermelon
  • 2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 tbs agave syrup
  • 4 cups ice
  • 6 shots of vodka

DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth. 
 


Mushroom Miso Soup

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups organic low sodium chicken broth or water (if vegan)
  • 2 tablespoons mellow white miso
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms
  • 1 large yellow or red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 cups coarsely chopped collard greens
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions

INSTRUCTIONS:


Eat to Beat Covid

Dr William Li, who wrote one of my favorite books, “Eat To Beat Cancer – A research scientist explains how you and your family can beat up to 90% of all cancer” came on to my podcast and shared top tips on foods to fight cancer! Listen here! 


Mixed Berry Chia Jam

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/3 pound fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
  • 1/3 pound fresh blueberries, washed
  • 1/3 pound fresh raspberries, washed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp honey 
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds

INSTRUCTIONS: