Wedge Salad with Homemade Gluten Free Blue Cheese Dressing ¼ head of iceberg lettuce (sliced into smaller pieces)¼ medium sized organic tomato (chopped)2 slices of uncured nitrate and nitrite free bacon (chopped)½ avocado (chopped)1 tablespoon red onion (chopped)1 tablespoon blue cheese crumblesalt and pepper to taste1-2 tablespoons of homemade blue cheese dressing *see separate recipe
Category: Health & Lifestyle
06. Ahi Tuna Lettuce Wraps with Coconut Aminos and Peanut Sauce
By: Taylor Moustris INGREDIENTS TUNA LETTUCE WRAPS 2 4-5 ounce wild-caught ahi tuna steaks1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon coconut aminossalt and pepper to taste12 whole organic butter lettuce or organic romaine lettuce leaves (try to find big leaves)1 organic mango (sliced into matchsticks)½ small sweet onion (sliced thinly lengthwise)½ organic English cucumber (sliced into matchsticks)
05. “Baked” Cajun Shrimp Boil
INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon of avocado oil1-pound baby red potatoes3 ears of organic corn, each cut to create 3 to 4-inch-wide pieces1/4 cup butter (melted)8 organic garlic cloves (chopped into baby pieces)2 tablespoons organic seafood seasoning1-pound wild large uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)1-pound of your favorite organic sausage2 lemons (sliced)2 tablespoons chopped fresh organic parsley leaves
04. Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese
INGREDIENTS PASTA: 1 pound dry gluten free pasta, (elbow, macaroni, cavatappi, fusilli or any other pasta you like); (I use Jovial pasta because they hold up pretty well and I can't even tell it's gluten free) CRISPY TOPPING: 1 tablespoon butter (I use Kerrygold butter)1/2 cup Gluten Free Panko breadcrumbs (Whole Foods has some options)
03. Supplements to Boost Immunity
As I noted in a previous post, supplements are very beneficial for maintaining optimal health in general, and now seems like a really good time to let you all know about certain supplements that boost your immunity and can potentially ward off or get your immune system in the best shape possible to ward off
01. Organic Tampons
The invention of modern day tampons in 1929 was literally revolutionary, and I truly believe that tampons are a pivotal part of our independence as women. Hear me out! Tampons make it so that you can do anything you want to while still being on your period. You can go swimming, wear any outfit and
02. Inflammatory Foods
In very general terms, inflammation is the body’s immune system’s response to some sort of irritant, such as a virus, bacteria or foreign object. Say, if you smack your little head on the pavement, your head can become inflamed as your immune system’s cells start activating themselves at high levels to heal your head wound.
01. Supplements
Supplements can be extremely beneficial for maintaining optimal health in general, and are even more important for those with autoimmune diseases including multiple sclerosis. In addition to eating a balanced and well-rounded diet, I find it necessary to take certain supplements to really take my health to the next level. The supplements that I take
02. Face Makeup
Like anyone who is anyone at 13, I solely wore MAC makeup and a LOT of it. Then, when I was maybe 15, my sister found an aesthetician who led us towards Jane Iredale, which is a more natural makeup that doesn’t clog your pores (generally speaking). So, I was mostly already on the non-toxic,
01. Deodorant
There have been many discussions about antiperspirants and deodorants. Generally, these discussions surround deodorants and antiperspirants that contain aluminum that can potentially cause certain health conditions and unwanted side effects and has even been linked to breast cancer. I am definitely not here to say whether or not this is in fact true. However, I