Purge the Pantry & Restock the Refrigerator Your kitchen may be one of the most important places to support your health. It's where meals are made, snacks are grabbed, and habits are formed. Yet many of the foods and ingredients sitting in our pantries and refrigerators contain ingredients that can quietly work against our health goals. The good news? You don't need to be perfect, and you don't have to replace everything overnight. Whether you're ready to do a complete pantry

Every athlete wants to perform their best. But performance doesn't start when practice begins—it starts with what goes on the plate. The meals, snacks, hydration, and recovery choices made every day. 🏋️ Training Day Meals Gianluca Busalacchi - Cathedral Catholic High School Basketball 1. Grass-Fed Power Bowl Grass-fed ground beef Roasted sweet potatoes Sautéed spinach Fermented sauerkraut Grass-fed butter 2. Harvest Chicken Plate Roasted chicken thighs Butternut squash Roast

How teen and collegiate athletes can fuel their bodies for energy, recovery, endurance, and long-term health. Gianluca Giuseppe Busalacchi - Cathedral Catholic High School - Wide Receiver Whether you're lining up for Friday night lights, racing down a track, stepping onto the basketball court, or playing ninety minutes of soccer, your body is your greatest asset. As a nutritional practitioner, mom and God- momma to athletes, one of the biggest mistakes I see in athletics is u

The Missing Piece in Your Wellness Journey: For years, I focused on eating healthier, choosing organic foods, reducing toxins, and supporting my body with quality supplements. While all of those things are important, I eventually discovered there was a foundational piece of health that many of us overlook: minerals. Think of minerals as the spark plugs of the body. My favorite Minerals - Isotonic - To Purchase Click Here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/dgriffin1674852163

Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Bars (Gluten-Free) For the crust: 1 recipe grain-free graham crackers or 2 boxes of Simple Mills Pecan Cookies 6 tablespoons unsalted butter or 4 tablespoons coconut oil For the cheesecake: 1 cup strawberries 2 teaspoons honey, divided 1 cup blueberries 1/4 teaspoon all-natural red food coloring (optional - see above post for info) 3 (8-ounce) packages organic cream cheese, room temperature 2/3 cup maple sugar or organic cane sugar (you can also

Recipe and Supplement linked below Breaking Up With Sugar Starts with Nourishment, Not Willpower If you've spent any time with me, you know I don't believe cravings are a lack of willpower. More often than not, cravings are communication. For years, I thought the answer was to fight cravings harder. I would white-knuckle my way through the afternoon slump, drink more coffee, stay busy, and ignore the signals my body was sending me. What I eventually learned as a Nutritional T

Let’s talk about Sunscreen - Friend, Foe, or Somewhere In Between? Summer is here, and with it comes beach days, backyard barbecues, pool parties, and plenty of sunshine. But there's one question I get asked often: "Is sunscreen really safe?" Like many health topics, the answer isn't black and white. Here is where I stand on the topic. I don’t wear sunscreen. Let me preface this with the reasons why it's safe for me to not use sunscreen. I have gradually worked up to my sun e

Collagen Gummy Recipe Ingredients: 4 tablespoons Bovine Gelatin 2 tablespoons raw honey 2 cups of juice - your preference I used pineapple juice (not from concentrate) Instructions: Add gelatin and juice into a small sauce pot and let it sit (bloom) until it becomes solid - like jello. After it has fully bloomed (about 2-3 minutes), turn on low heat and add raw honey. Then, whisk to thoroughly combine until the mixture is melted and gelatin has dissolved. It doesn’t take lo

Fermented vegetables and fruits have been nourishing cultures around the world for thousands of years. Long before refrigeration and modern food preservation methods existed, people relied on the natural process of fermentation to preserve harvests and provide nutrient-dense foods year-round. Today, fermentation is making a comeback as more people discover the connection between gut health, digestion, immunity, and overall wellness. While fermented foods have traditionally be

Summer is one of my favorite seasons. Sunshine, family gatherings, beach days, and yes—even the occasional dip in the pool. But as someone who is passionate about helping others reduce their toxic burden and support their bodies naturally, I've learned that some of the things we are exposed to every day deserve a closer look. One topic that often surprises people is the connection between swimming pools, tap water, and thyroid health. Now before you cancel swim lessons or avo

The 6 Foundations of Health Getting and staying healthy is more than just eating right and exercising. It’s a lifestyle. Here are six...