Easy Recipe: Curried Coconut Soup

Man, is it still winter? I don’t know about you, but by this time of the season, I feel pretty burnt out on my go-to chili, roasted vegetables, stews, sauteed winter greens, and the like. Dinner inspiration is here: a vegan, gluten-free, dish featuring the vibrant carrot. Getting my daily dose of orange vegetables hasContinueContinue reading “Easy Recipe: Curried Coconut Soup”

Toxic Thoughts and Health

A thought is an electrochemical reaction in your brain. Feeling happy is related to specific types of chemicals, or neurotransmitters, called endorphins, released from the brain (or gut) in response to pleasure (or a satisfying, nutrient-rich meal). Alternatively, the chemical response to a negative stimulus (or toxic food) adds a stressful load to our bodies.ContinueContinue reading “Toxic Thoughts and Health”

DGL: Licorice with a Purpose

DGL, or deglycyrrhizinated licorice, is a supplement that puts in work. While licorice is used as a sweetener, it is also a traditional remedy for issues affecting the gut, respiration, energy level, and hormonal imbalance. In its pure form, licorice can cause unwanted drug-nutrient interactions, and effect kidney function to the extent of causing water retention (known asContinueContinue reading “DGL: Licorice with a Purpose”