NATURAL FOODS CHEF & HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH
Happy Winter Solstice! Winter’s officially here and will be with us until March 20, or the Spring Equinox. Now’s the time to “get back to your roots”, yes literally, but I also mean it figuratively. Let me explain… Winter is the season of restoring. During this season, you restore the physical body with warm cooked […]
What are you making this Thanksgiving? I’m IN LOVE with these Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins and the best part is that the recipe is 100% customizable to you! In this recipe, I’ve included the substitution for each ingredient so you can make it traditionally, vegan, and/or gluten free. It’s the perfect way to meet everyone’s needs […]
A phrase we hear often these days is, “you should be eating seasonally and locally!” But do you really know what it means? Do you really know how seasonal foods directly impact your health? Firstly, there is a basic principle we need to understand: The body is a self-healing organism! Yes! Said another way… […]
Did you know summer is the season of the heart? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) each organ system is stimulated and nourished during different times of the year. When you think of summer foods, what comes to mind? Delicious veggies and juicy fruits? Yes! These foods are physically nourishing to the heart and are […]
Every spring for the last 3 years I have done a cleanse but never a Master Cleanse- until now! Usually, my cleanses consisted of eating 100% plant based with juices, smoothies, and even some Master Cleanse ‘lemonade’ here and there. But to be honest, the reason I never tried a Master Cleanse is because I […]
Fall is here! Winter squash like pumpkin, acorn, delicata, kombocha, and spaghetti will begin to phase out the yellow squash and zucchini. Traditionally, winter squash are turned into soups, pies, roasted, and cooked with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg… yum! But what if cinnamon and warm spices are just too, well warm? What if […]
Cleanses have become very popular over the past few years. Smoothie”ing”, juicing, and soup”ing” have all been en vogue… But, which one is right for you? Is cleansing just a fad? And what does it actually do for your body? Cleansing and fasting is one of the oldest health practices in the world. Ancient cultures observed […]
Summer might be coming to an end but you can still find some of the best summer produce in your store and your local farmers market! One of my favorite ways to show off seasonal ingredients is by making a gazpacho. Gazpachos are a quick, simple, and nutritious way to highlight nature’s beauty. For this gazpacho […]
5 Days RAW!!! I am so happy you are interested in going 5 days raw! You are going to be amazed with your body’s transformation. Everything from loosing those stubborn pounds (I lost 5… I have never dropped weight like that before!), feeling refreshed and energized throughout the day, and having glowing skin and bright […]
Seared Halibut with Purple Coconut Sweet Potato and Sauteed Rainbow Chard The other day I came across these gorgeous purple sweet potatoes. Now, I have seen purple potatoes but never a sweet potato—thank you heirloom movement! A purple sweet potato is the perfect way to diversify your diet. The variety of vibrant colors means vegetables […]
Megan Magill 