Food and Nutrition



The Health Risks Of Drinking Too Much Water

Water is excellent for your overall health as hydration plays a critical role in everything from metabolism to immunity. But… can you drink too much of it? Surprisingly the answer is yes. Overhydration / drinking A LOT of water can create an electrolyte imbalance that can create of host of issues like headaches, fatigue, muscle spasms, nausea, and confusion or a feeling of being disoriented.


Thyroid Superfoods

It’s believed that up to 10% of our population is affected by Hypothyroidism (a condition in which your thyroid isn’t producing enough thyroid hormone). This can result in weight gain, fatigue, dry skin, and depression.

The root cause of hypothyroidism is unknown, but there are unquestionably certain factors that play a role we can directly impact like poor diet, stress, and environmental toxins.


Pumpkin Pie Porridge

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 3 ½ cups water
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup organic pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon 

DIRECTIONS:


Sweet or Savory Carrot Chips

INGREDIENTS:

FOR SWEET CARROT CHIPS --

  • 3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • pinch salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon raw brown sugar

FOR SPICY CARROT CHIPS --

  • 3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

DIRECTIONS: