The history of chocolate is as rich as its flavor. Chocolate is made from seeds of cacao trees (Theobroma cacao), which originate from the Upper Amazon Rain Forest. At one time, cacao seeds, or beans, were thought to be more valuable than gold and were used as currency by the Aztecs. Today, cacao is ...
Today I’m excited to share a delicious condiment idea with you. It is a genius concoction that is not only a family favorite, which I learned from my Italian grandparents, but it includes one of the most powerful herbs on the planet. An herb that has been used for thousands of years to enhance the flavor ...
When we were children, most of us didn’t have a care in the world during the snowy months. No jacket, no scarf, no hat, no precaution (we were invincible, or at least that’s what we thought). But now as adults, we go to great lengths to protect ourselves during the cold and flu season. Germs thrive in ...
Like so many Americans, I love Thanksgiving. Taking the opportunity to hit pause and reflect with gratitude on all the positive things in life, makes for a transformative and memorable holiday. What many of us don’t realize is that the Friday after Thanksgiving is followed by another powerful day of ...
With cold and flu season now in full swing — as well as the lingering, spiking pandemic — there are a lot of stuffy noses and scratchy throats. And if you have young, school-age children like me, you’re even more susceptible to these common seasonal symptoms… Congestion is no fun, and can actually...
For thousands of years, the many herbs and spices of the Far East have brought an aromatic and flavorful punch to Indian cuisine. In more recent years however, science has proven that these spices also possess a host of medicinal qualities. One particular spice blend sits on the shelves of many kitchens ...
Are you feeling nostalgic for 2019 or some other year gone by? That’s understandable. But even when life was what we used to think of as “normal,” there were tons of stressors bearing down on us that are easy to forget about. Even before all the weirdness of 2020, we had the constant overstimulation of ...
If you look up the word “trauma” in the Dictionary, one of the first definitions you get is: a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. I’m just taking a wild guess here, but I’d imagine that you’ve experienced something disturbing or distressing in your life. Am I right? We all have! We’re ...
No matter the weather, my family and I are pretty committed to going outside and having a blast year round. I’m a firm believer in not getting stuffed up in our house for two reasons: Fresh air, no matter how cold it is, is vital to our health and our children’s development. Getting outside fights off the...
Today I’ve got two goodies to share that will thrill your brain! Sometimes we take our brains for granted. They do a lot more than just figure stuff out and hold memories for us – though that’s plenty right there! The brain is the command center of the body, keeping all systems functioning. Every ...
During this unusual time, staying free of illness is something we’re all thinking about. To add some more healing wisdom to your medicine chest, below I’ve shared a video snippet from a recent interview we did with bestselling author, Dr. Mark Hyman, who knows a LOT about immunity and staying ...
Today I have a special video that we’ve created for you. It dives into the startling healing power of your microbiome – a vital part of you that scientists are only just beginning to understand. Your microbiota are, quite simply, the community of microorganisms – bacteria, viruses, fungi — ...