Cranberry Banana Bread {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}

Good morning! Hope everyone had a relaxing weekend. Mine was filled with the farmers market and lots of cooking. I’ve been thinking lately about how grateful I am for each and every day of my life. For every small step forward. I know there’s nothing promised to me and that each moment and insight is … Continued

{New} Autoimmune Disease Resources

We’re half way thru February – the month of love – so, here’s a little love from me to you. A whole new set of resources that will help you manage your health, your life and your spirit. Enjoy! xo

10 Gluten-Free Valentine’s Treats & A Few LOVEly Affirmations To Live By

         It’s that Hallmark holiday called Valentine’s Day today and whether or not you have someone in your life that you love or not, it’s a great day to just simply celebrate YOU and the love you have for yourself because without self-love and self-care you cannot fully love someone else. If you have Celiac … Continued

Toasted Quinoa Salad with Crunchy Maple Almond Clusters

This article and toasted quinoa recipe are sponsored by Earthbound Farm. All opinions are my own. Good morning, friends! We’re going to start today off with a bit of chit chat, then we’ll move into this yummy toasted quinoa salad recipe. Sound good? Sometimes I get to thinking about why certain people carry so much … Continued

Your New Healthy Essentials

I’ve gone beyond recipes, folks and started creating healthy essentials for you and your family… a few resources to help you along the way. There’s a bunch of them and many more to come. But for now, I’d like to introduce you to your new Healthy Essential Pages.

Dysbiosis {Gut Health}

Dysbiosis occurs when the bacteria in the intestines are out of balance, resulting in a vulnerability to the overgrowth of yeast, parasites, fungi and other harmful strains of bacteria. This can be caused by a combination of these bacteria as well as taking antibiotics and other drugs, eating hard to digest proteins, lack of enzymes … Continued

Gluten-Free How To for Kids

If your child is on a gluten-free diet, life can get a bit complicated with everything from birthday parties to sleepovers along with gluten-filled snacks in every classroom. Here are a few tips and ideas for how you can prepare easy gluten-free healthy snacks for kids. For additional information on kid’s digestive health, check out … Continued

Bits n’ Pieces: Your New Healthy Living Resources

Happy Friday! I hope every one had a great week. Last month I created a few helpful resources just for you- pages that you can access anytime, anywhere. I wrote these new pages for the same reason I create my recipes each week, to help and inspire you so that you don’t feel alone or … Continued

Graves’ Disease

What is Graves Disease | Symptoms of Thyroid Problems Also known as hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease happens when your body makes antibodies that stimulate your thyroid gland, causing it to secrete high levels of T4, the hormone Thyroxine. Symptoms Restlessness Insomnia Feeling very warm Weight loss Irritability Heart palpitations Diarrhea Rapid pulse Protruding eyes Request these … Continued

Freshly Pressed Juices & Smoothies

Amie’s Favorite Freshly Pressed Juice & Smoothie Combinations Base Ingredients Purified Water Coconut Water Nut Milks (Almond, Cashew, Hazelnut) Seed Milks (Pumpkin, Hemp, Sunflower, Sesame) Freshly Brewed Herbal Teas or Green Tea Superfoods Green Powders/Protein Powders (From Brands Such as: Nutiva, Manitoba Harvest, Vega, Sunwarrior, Amazing Grass, Garden of Life) Spirulina Chlorophyll Maca Clorella Bee … Continued