There’s something about ending the night with a cozy drink that just helps me to unwind and drift into a good night’s rest. It’s my little form of self care at the end of a long day! This golden turmeric latte is delicious and packed with ingredients that are good for you!
First of all, let’s talk about ginger! This goodness soothes the Gut Lining and increases the presence of prostaglandins, which are hormone like substances in the body. They fight against inflammation, which protects and heals the gut lining.
Next up is turmeric! Did you know that part of the reason that turmeric is in curry powder is because it adds an element of deliciousness to food? But turmeric can also play an important role in digesting that food. Because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric can contribute to healthy digestion.
Lastly, there’s cinnamon which is an underrated, but really valuable spice. Some spices, including cinnamon, have prebiotic properties. Consuming them regularly may help restore the balance of bacteria in your gut, support digestive health and alleviate digestive issues.
You need: 1 tbsp ginger (grated), 1 cup canned coconut milk, 1 cup water, 1 tsp turmeric (powder), 1 tbsp raw honey, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 1/2 tsps coconut oil.
Grate the ginger and squeeze the juice into a pan. Discard the pulp. Add remaining ingredients and heat though; don't let it boil. Whisk continuously. Transfer to a mason jar and seal with a lid. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until foam starts to form. Pour into a glass and enjoy
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Fish recipes are always hit or miss, but this one is delicious and a great addition to your weeknight dinners!
Ingredients:
1/8 oz Avocado Oil Spray (divided)
1/2 cup Almonds (finely chopped)
2 Cod Fillet
1 tsp Sea Salt
2 tbsps Almond Flour
1 tbsp Arrowroot Powder
1/2 Lemon (sliced, optional)
1/2 cup Almonds (finely chopped)
2 Cod Fillet
1 tsp Sea Salt
2 tbsps Almond Flour
1 tbsp Arrowroot Powder
1/2 Lemon (sliced, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with half of the oil.
- Place the chopped almonds in a shallow bowl.
- Add the cod, salt, almond flour, and arrowroot powder to the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into balls, approximately two inches (5 cm) in diameter, then gently flatten each ball.
- Coat each with the chopped almonds, gently pressing to ensure the almonds adhere to the fish. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and spray each with the remaining oil.
- Cook in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve with a lemon slice, if desired. Enjoy!
Snackwell's effect, which was characterized as the tendency to eat more of a food labeled low-fat or healthy than you would have otherwise.
The Fat Free war.
Way back in the day I was one of the casualties of it (like many of us) and thought that consuming fat free foods was the way to be skinny (whole other conversation there) when reality if I had focused on real food it's quite possible I'd have had a lot less gut issues, alas, hindsight is 20/20
During these times, I ate some less than stellar foods when I was younger (not that what I eat now is all perfect, obviously) but looking back at my food journal and choosing not only something as gross as fat free bologna, but not caring at all about what was actually in my food just surprised me.
I didn't know how the ingredients in certain foods impacted your overall health and definitely impact your gut health.
For some context a few of the ingredients present in that fat free bologna and fat free mayo were corn syrup, sodium nitrate (has been linked to development of heart disease and diabetes), soybean oil (holy inflammatory), natural flavors and modified food start (has been linked to allergies, headaches, diarrhea, bloating, other forms of digestive distress and fatigue.)
Bottom line, what you put in your body truly does impact many different parts of your body not just the ones listed above.
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These are the perfect treat to have on hand on when you need something sweet!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups Organic Raspberries
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the yogurt to a bowl followed by the raspberries. Coat each raspberry in yogurt. Work in batches if needed.
- Spread the yogurt covered raspberries out in an even layer on the baking sheet. Freeze for 25 to 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Consuming processed food and having a diet with an increased sugar intake can actually have effects on your gut health. These kinds of foods can eliminate the good bacteria in your gut leaving you susceptible to inflammation and other gut troubles. Pretty much everything around the gut is related to everything else in the body (in case ya didn’t know)! You may have noticed after consuming excessive sugar or alcohol that your face breaks out…. That’s because it disrupts your gut!
My new client that I’m working with is looking to lower her elevated insulin levels and although there can be a lot that goes into this, one really big aspect we’re diving into is, you guessed it, gut health. It’s a great place to start and make sure things are in order with your gut before moving on to other potential causes.
A lot of the research out there on this relationship is fairly new and more studies need to be run but a few studies have shown that those with higher levels of Coprococcus bacterium tend to have a higher level of insulin sensitivity. This means that the cells of the body are able to use blood glucose more effectively (which is what you want). Coprococcus bacterium is a type of good bacteria in your gut that we want to nourish and support with good foods.
A lot of times we look for the “quick fix”, but that’s not always the case. This is not one of the strains that you can pop a probiotic and walk away - it's one that is best obtained by consuming foods such as onions, leeks, asparagus, garlic and artichokes as Coprococcus feeds on the oligosaccharides within those as well as polyphenol-rich foods like berries, cocoa, green tea and grapes. That’s a lot of fancy words, but basically we want to eat good foods to support the good bacteria in our gut!
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