Ingredients: 1 cup organic blueberries 3 organic eggs ½ organic lemon – juice of 1 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup raw honey or farm maple syrup (I like using a combo of the two equaling 2/3 cup) 1 ¼ cups organic almond flour ½ cup organic tapioca starch ½ cup organic arrowroot starch 2 TBLS organic coconut flour 1 ¼ tsp organic cinnamon ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp grain free baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp organic guar gum Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350. Mix blueberri

This sweet and fresh probiotic smoothie is a great breakfast or snack on a summer’s day. The hemp and chia seeds provide excellent sources of fiber and prebiotics (food for the probiotics) making this smoothie excellent for gut health. Drink immediately after blending. Ingredients: ½ cup organic unsweetened coconut yogurt (can use organic dairy yogurt if desired). ½ cup fresh coconut water 1-2 handfuls organic frozen dark cherries (pitted) 1 handful fresh organic basil lea

I love recipes that allow you to substitute what you have on hand in the kitchen. This granola is delicious and perfect for a diet that is avoiding store bought breakfast cereals and granola that are often processed and full of sugar. This is a satisfying and brain healthy recipe that calls for a variety of nuts and seeds as well as coconut and coconut oil. It can be eaten as a stand-alone snack or topped onto plain yogurt and fruit. Increasing dietary intake of nuts and s

These meatballs are a very flavorful gluten-free twist on a favorite dish thanks to the perfect blend of spices. The recipe calls for beef from pasture-raised cattle. Pastured and grass-fed cattle have the highest brain healthy omega-3 fatty acid content and a more favorable omega 6 to omega 3 profile than conventionally raised cattle. The cauliflower allows for a gluten free/low carb/high protein dish which boosts the neuroprotective properties of the recipe. You can eithe

I’m enjoying the arrival of summer by eating what’s in season and doesn’t require a stovetop or oven. Along the way I add protein, fiber and nutrients. The answer to breakfast or a snack has become a delicious smoothie. The possibilities are endless, but I use a basic template and customize based on availability or what I’d like to get into my diet that day. The protein component offers many options to choose from…added nuts, seeds, protein powders, oats are all ways to incre

I love the nourishing ingredients in this soup: turmeric, ginger and miso combine with adaptable ingredients to create a simple, soothing meal. I change this recipe with the seasons. During cooler seasons, replace the pea pods and greens with your favorite root and winter vegetables. I like cubed turnips and thinly sliced cabbage. In this case, increase the cooking time for the vegetables by about 5 minutes. Ingredients (serves 4) 1 cup sliced pea pods 4 ounces fresh shiitake

This anti-inflammatory medicinal tea has a wonderful aroma. Combining the healing properties of turmeric, cloves, chamomile, ginger and cinnamon, it is very soothing and calming any time of day. Ingredients: 1 inch peeled turmeric root 4-5 organic whole cloves 1 organic chamomile tea bag – herbal or 1 TBLS organic chamomile flowers 1 organic ginger tea bag – herbal or a few slices of organic peeled fresh ginger 1 organic cinnamon tea bag – herbal or 1 organic cinnamon stick

This recipe is dairy-free and instead uses creamy coconut milk which I love for its neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. Coconut has a unique fatty acid composition that is rich in medium chain fatty acids, a super healthy brain fuel. Makes 6-8 servings 2 - 3 lb Cherry tomatoes on the vine 20 Garlic cloves, peeled 3 shallots, cut in thirds 1 can unsweetened coconut milk Olive or Avocado oil for drizzling Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place

I love this recipe for all the “good” fats found in the salmon, nuts and avocado oil. The omega-3’s found in wild-caught salmon are...

This delicious vinaigrette fits the bill for getting your probiotics and prebiotics all in one stop. Kefir, apple cider vinegar, garlic and raw honey work in conjunction to populate your gut with beneficial bacteria and feed their growth as well. Ingredients 1/4 cup plain unsweetened milk Kefir or non-dairy alternative* 1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. raw honey or maple syrup Salt and pepper to

Besides being phytonutrient rich, this salad offers up 8 grams of dietary fiber per serving and 5 grams of protein. It’s delicious, too! Nutritional yeast can be a substitute for the Parmesan for those who want a dairy-free version. For those that can tolerate dairy, the Parmesan is actually another detox enhancing element! Be sure to drain the kale very well using a salad spinner or spin wrapped in a clean dish towel. That way it will not dilute the dressing. Bonus – This