Coffee & Autoimmune Disease
Coffee & Autoimmune Disease

Is coffee your friend or your foe? Let’s take a look and see if we can figure it out.

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Mental Health & Autoimmune Disease
Mental Health & Autoimmune Disease

There is a strong connection between autoimmune disease and the development of mental health disorders. Here’s what’s going on and a few tips for getting proactive!

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3 Ingredient Coconut Cookies
3 Ingredient Coconut Cookies

If you’re like me and you have a sweet tooth and no time, but need to stay on point with your nutrition, then this recipe is for you! These cookies can be whipped up in 15 minutes with just 3 ingredients and an oven. Check them out!

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How to Combat the Carcinogenic Effects of Red Meat + Chimichurri Meatballs (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)
How to Combat the Carcinogenic Effects of Red Meat + Chimichurri Meatballs (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)

Find out why I ALWAYS combine my red meat with loads of green veggies & grab a recipe that does it REAL well!

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How to Brew Your Own Kombucha
How to Brew Your Own Kombucha

Want to get those delicious fizzy probiotics in your life but don’t want to sepend $5 a day! Start making your own kombucha at home! It’s fun and totally simple once you get the hang of it. Let me walk you through how!

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3 Ingredient Banana Chocolate Chia Crisps (Paleo, GAPS, GF, DF, Vegan)
3 Ingredient Banana Chocolate Chia Crisps (Paleo, GAPS, GF, DF, Vegan)

These can make a great paleo snack for kids and adults alike, HOWEVER, please read this full blog if you have a digestive or autoimmune disorder and plan on making them!

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Chicken & Apple, Sauerkraut Skillet (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)
Chicken & Apple, Sauerkraut Skillet (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)

Looking to get some more probiotic foods into your diet but can’t quite stomach the taste? This recipe might just be for you!

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Why Carob vs. Cacao? + Carob Collagen Bites (AIP, Paleo, GF, DF)
Why Carob vs. Cacao? + Carob Collagen Bites (AIP, Paleo, GF, DF)

Why carob may be a better choice for your health and how to use it!

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Gut-Healing & Green Soup (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)
Gut-Healing & Green Soup (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)

Could you have a leaky gut? Find out if you do, why it might be happening and how it’s affecting your system. + Learn the #1 tool I use to heal!

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How to Navigate AIP Food Reintroductions
How to Navigate AIP Food Reintroductions

Answering your questions about the AIP food reintroduction process so that you feel ready to dive in, without fear!

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Paleo Banana Mini Muffins
Paleo Banana Mini Muffins

The transition to paleo or AIP isn’t always an easy one. This gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free recipe takes you part way there and gives you the comfort of those baked goods you love! Take the transition slow and enjoy yourself!

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Butternut Veggie Dip (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)
Butternut Veggie Dip (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)

Having trouble getting enough veggies into your diet? This dip might just be the solution!

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New Year, New Mindset?
New Year, New Mindset?

I’m sharing how the “all or nothing” mindset lead to my biggest health struggles and how shifting that mindset might be the key to finally achieving all your new years resolutions from a place of self-love!

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How to Beat Chocolate Cravings + Snow Turtles Recipe (Paleo, GF, DF, V)
How to Beat Chocolate Cravings + Snow Turtles Recipe (Paleo, GF, DF, V)

Click through to find few quick tips on beating your chocolate cravings, achieving your new years resolutions and a healthy homemade chocolate treat that will help you out along the way!

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