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Intro: Spring Plant-Based Detox

I am excited to be sharing with you a plan for a seasonal, plant-based detox. This plan will not only ask you to eliminate foods but be intentional about meal timing, you can deeply improve your health and quality of life. The goal of this detox is to both rejuvenate the body and to helpContinueContinue reading “Intro: Spring Plant-Based Detox”

Why Should you Try a Plant-Based Detox?

The Foods We Choose Matter A Standard American Diet (the SAD way of eating) is one that’s full of processed Franken-foods, inorganic vegetables and fruits, refined grains that are stripped of nutritional benefits, low quality fats and oils, and large amounts of animal products like meats and dairy. These products deprive and deplete us ofContinueContinue reading “Why Should you Try a Plant-Based Detox?”

Spring Detox & Seasonal Reset

Transformation happens all around, and within us, when seasons change. The light shifts, temperatures rise or fall, and life moves through phases. Choosing to detox at this time is a sacred act. It requires us to focus our attention. A detox becomes more than just about food. It is also an opportunity to harness andContinueContinue reading “Spring Detox & Seasonal Reset”

Fiber, Microbes, and the Gut Clock

Fiber. My favorite F-word. Plant foods contain fiber, and are the only source of fiber in the diet. Among its many benefits to us, like increasing feelings of satiety after eating, improving bowel regularity, and aiding in blood sugar control, fiber is THE food for the helpful microbes in our digestive system. Our digestive systemContinueContinue reading “Fiber, Microbes, and the Gut Clock”

Boosting Autumn Energy and Mood, 3 Ways

The change of seasons in New England is more than just a temperature shift. The days grow shorter, and with that, our body clock adjusts. We may find our sleep to be more restless or fitful, our skin drier than usual, and our bowel movements may become irregular. Our energy may be increased, even leadingContinueContinue reading “Boosting Autumn Energy and Mood, 3 Ways”