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

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

42. Shrimp Fajita Salad

INGREDIENTS SALAD: 4-5 handfuls of organic spring mix¼  sweet onion (thinkly sliced)¼ cup organic grass fed cheddar (grated)1 organic orange bell pepper (sliced)½ cup of 1 12 ounce can organic black beans¼ cup organic corn (frozen)½ avocado (sliced)6 ounces wild caught shrimp2 tablespoons avocado oil1 teaspoon organic red pepper1 teaspoon organic garlic powder1 teaspoon pepper1

16. Ending Year 4 With MS

It’s crazy to think that I just wrapped up my fourth year with multiple sclerosis (MS).  When I look back on these past four years, I feel pretty blessed.  I know having an incurable disease isn’t so blessed, but through this discovery, I have met amazing people, taken control of my health, and spent time

41. Shrimp Ceviche

INGREDIENTS 1 ½ to 2 pounds wild caught large raw shrimp (thawed if frozen)1-2 small to medium sized organic tomatoes (finely chopped)3 slices red onion (thinly sliced and chopped)1 jalapeno (finely chopped)1-2 small organic cucumbers (chopped)2 tablespoons organic cilantro1-2 avocados (chopped into cubes)1 teaspoon organic red pepper1 teaspoon organic garlic powder1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon salt3-4