Many supplements that claim to help with anxiety, but these are the two that have been the most helpful to bring calm, relaxation, and restorative sleep to my Holistic Nutrition Coaching clients struggling with anxiety. Plus, what the research has to say about each ingredients like GABA, L-theanine, … [Read more...] about Anxiety Supplements that Really Work
Orange Pineapple Green Smoothie
This dairy free orange pineapple green smoothie is a super quick and easy smoothie. It's thick, zingy, and packed with flavor, and it's made with only 3 ingredients. It's a healthy, wholesome and fun way to start the day with minimal clean up. A Fresh Start Whether it's New Years, Back to … [Read more...] about Orange Pineapple Green Smoothie
15 Trader Joe’s Dinners that are Healthier than Take Out
15 Trader Joe's fast and easy dinners that are healthier than take out - great options for busy nights when cooking from scratch isn't an option! **Updated** Whether you're busy shuffling kids between music lessons and the ballpark, juggling late nights at work, or just want to take a night off … [Read more...] about 15 Trader Joe’s Dinners that are Healthier than Take Out
Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream (5 minute, no churn recipe)
Super easy pumpkin ice cream recipe for fall - you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip it up and no ice cream maker needed. This ice cream is rich, creamy and decadent you'd never guess it's no churn! Fall temperatures in Houston swing between the forties to the eighties, occasionally … [Read more...] about Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream (5 minute, no churn recipe)
Gluten Sensitivity Tests – 3 Options + How to Choose the Best One for You!
There are so many options when it comes to testing for gluten and other food sensitivities. We review three good options with pros and cons of each to help you pick which gluten sensitivity test is right for you! We've talked before about how gluten isn't necessarily bad for everyone, and how … [Read more...] about Gluten Sensitivity Tests – 3 Options + How to Choose the Best One for You!
Is Gluten Bad for You?
Is gluten really bad for you, or is the gluten free fad just hype? Four questions to help you decide for yourself whether you should avoid gluten! Note from Dena: This post was co-written by Karina Medina, Dietetic Intern, as part of a research partnership between Back To The Book Nutrition and … [Read more...] about Is Gluten Bad for You?
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup & Easy Homemade Broth Recipe
Easy, comforting Chicken Noodle Soup with tips for grain/gluten free versions, and slow cooker instructions if you prefer that. Plus, a recipe for delicious homemade chicken broth in the Crock Pot! This soup is pure comfort food and the perfect way to warm up and get cozy during the colder … [Read more...] about Classic Chicken Noodle Soup & Easy Homemade Broth Recipe
Colostrum Supplements: Benefits, best brands, dosing, + more!
Support immune function and gut health with colostrum supplements - learn what the research says, best brands, common doses, and my incredible personal experience using colostrum in my own family! I've been using colostrum more and more in my home and with my clients and, the more I use it, … [Read more...] about Colostrum Supplements: Benefits, best brands, dosing, + more!