




Firecracker Meatballs
INGREDIENTS 4 Scallions, sliced, whites and greens separated 1 Tbsp ginger, peeled and minced 4 tsp honey 2 Tbsp coconut aminos, divided 1.5 pounds ground beef (or combo beef, pork and/or turkey) ½ cup almond flour salt and pepper, to taste sesame oil, enough to coat...
Firecracker Meatballs
INGREDIENTS 4 Scallions, sliced, whites and greens separated 1 Tbsp ginger, peeled and minced 4 tsp honey 2 Tbsp coconut aminos, divided 1.5 pounds ground beef (or combo beef, pork and/or turkey) ½ cup almond flour salt and pepper, to taste sesame oil, enough to coat...
Honey Glazed Salmon with Citrus Avocado Salsa and Slaw
INGREDIENTS Salmon 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets8 tsp honey , divided2 Tbsp olive oilFine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Salsa 1 large hass avocado , peeled, cored and diced1/3 cup chopped red onion (I like to run under cool water to remove harsh bite)1...
Rainbow Chard Basil Shakshuka
INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch rainbow chard1 large shallot, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, minced½ tsp salt½ tsp paprika|½ tsp ground cumin¼ tsp crushed red pepper|¼ tsp turmeric powder¼ cup vegetable or chicken broth½ cup fresh basil leaves, gently torn into small...
My Take on COVID Vaccines
While there is much debate over just about everything with this COVID-19 pandemic, I don’t think anyone would disagree that we just want it to end. How it ends is the gazillion dollar question, that still, even with these vaccines getting into arms, is unknown. The...
What to Eat for Nutrient Density
I have touched on diet many times over the years. Diet is absolutely the foundation of health and wellness and it is absolutely necessary to eat a nutrient dense diet in order for our body’s to function properly. But, what is a healthy diet? Really. Standard American...
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
As gross as avocado pudding sounds, this recipe is actually delicious. It is rich and chocolatey, smooth and creamy. This is a super easy dessert that you can throw together for a fancy dinner, or a casual weekend treat. You can really use any healthy sweetener that...
My Beef With the New Dietary Guidelines
Nothing gets my goat more than common dietary advice. Not only is it confusing to follow and understand, it is also not what is truly in the best interest of human health. The US Dietary Guidelines, recently updated for 2020-2025, are meant to provide nutritional...
How to Aid Muscle Growth and Recovery Post-Workout
There are so many products on the market to “help” you reach your workout goals. As we know, the diet and exercise industry is eager to sell you supplements. The question is: do we actually need them? The real gains of exercise occur not during your workout but during...
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
I LOVE winter squashes. The only thing that I don’t love about summer is that winter squash is out of season. This is a super easy way to use up leftover chicken, or rotisserie chicken, and is a fairly quick and easy meal to get on the table. INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ lbs...
How To and Why You Need a Detox
How To and Why You Need a Detox Could you benefit from doing a detox? Core Restore is 15% OFF at Vail Valley Pharmacy NOW! Detoxing is a great way to hit the reset button for your body. Our bodies are so inundated with toxins that it is a great idea to cleanse at...