INGREDIENTS 32 ounces organic chicken stock½ cup dry white wine1 12 ounce can organic pumpkin puree2 tablespoons avocado oil1 shallot (chopped)8 organic garlic cloves (finely chopped)1 ½ cups Arborio rice½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper1 tablespoon sea salt¼ cup organic fresh basil½ cup organic goat cheese½ cup dried cranberries (organic if
08. The Toxicity of Candles
Candles are associated with decadence and relaxation. They fill your home with different scents and warmth. Who doesn’t love to crawl up with a good book at the end of the night next to a lit candle? Or, what about lighting candles for a dinner with your loved ones? What would you say if I
46. Pasta alla Checca
INGREDIENTS 12 ounces gluten free penne (jovial is my favorite)3 cups organic heirloom cherry tomatoes12 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)½ cup pinot grigio¼ cup avocado oil¼ extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon red chili flakes1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon black pepper½ tablespoon saltSalt for pasta water½ cup parm (freshly grated) INSTRUCTIONS: Fill a large
19. Dear Diary. Current State of Affairs of My MS
It’s been a little while since I have talked about the current state of the union of myself. A lot has happened in the past few months. My husband and I bought a house, my family moved and bought a new house, and my family and I are opening our third sandwich restaurant. It goes
45. Brazilian Fish Stew
INGREDIENTS SAUCE & COD: 2 tablespoons avocado oil1 small white onion (sliced)6 cloves organic garlic (chopped)1.5 pounds wild caught cod28 ounces canned organic diced tomato1 cup organic coconut milk1/4 cup organic sour cream (optional)4 ounces organic tomato paste1 organic red, orange and yellow bell pepper (sliced lengthwise)½ tablespoon freshly ground sea salt½ tablespoon ground black pepper½ tablespoon organic red pepper½ tablespoon organic seafood seasoning1 teaspoon tabasco½ tablespoon
08. Added Fragrance
Many of our everyday products and especially our makeup products contain added fragrance. But, added fragrance is sadly very toxic. Most conventional perfumes, colognes, body sprays, lotions, serums, shampoos, conditioners and well, basically everything we put on our bodies contain a dozen or more potentially hazardous synthetic chemicals, such as petroleum. This ingredient is hidden
44. Acai Bowls
INGREDIENTS ACAI BOWL 1 organic frozen acai packet (broken up into pieces)½ cup frozen organic blueberries½ cup frozen organic raspberries1 ½ cups ice¾ cup organic orange juice TOPPINGS 6-7 organic fresh raspberries6-7 organic fresh blackberries1 organic banana (sliced)2-3 tablespoons goji berries¼ cup gluten free granola1 tablespoon organic honey INSTRUCTIONS: Wash the fruit.Chop the banana.Place the
18. Effects of Cognition with MS
Cognition signifies a wide range of high-level brain functions including our ability to learn and remember things, organize, plan, find solutions, focus, understand, decipher, use language, and perform calculations. It is common to have a change in cognitive function when you have multiple sclerosis (ms). Unfortunately, more than half of all people with ms will
43. Wild Salmon Nicoise Salad
INGREDIENTS SALAD: 6-7 handfuls organic spring mix salad4 hardboiled organic pasture raised eggs (halved)1-2 cups organic heirloom or regular cherry tomatoes (halved)½ english cucumber (sliced or quartered)2 cups organic fresh green beans¼ cup organic kalamata olives1-pound organic fingerling potatoes (variety)Freshly ground sea salt and ground black pepperSplash extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and dried
17. How to Manage a MS Flare Up
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease wherein which the immune system attacks the nervous system. As you all know by now, that is scientific speak for the body attacks itself, which causes certain symptoms, such as tingling in your fingers, numbness in your face, or shooting pain in your shins. When our medication works, generally