Health Tips

Committing to eating a paleo-inspired diet like the Dr. Brown diet or the Whole30 can feel a lot like learning a whole new language. Considering these diets consist primarily of meat and vegetables, it's surprising how hard it can be to shop for these simple foods.  I mean, meat is meat, right?! Actually no. Turns out that not all "real" food is created equal. And that's why you need to know these 5 phrases when grocery shopping on a paleo-inspired diet. 1. "Wild-Caught" Fish Wild-caught fish refers to fish caught in its natural habitat as opposed to fish that has been...

As much as I would love to be a Stepford wife who has all the time in the world to cook up elaborate meals every night for my family, that is just NOT reality in this season of my life! (Can I get an amen?!) Between soccer, gymnastics, and karate practices, plus special school events (not to mention trying to squeeze in a little work here and there), it is near impossible to make completely homemade meals from scratch every night. So with that said,  we are always on the look out for paleo products and prepared foods that...

We all know someone who is cutting back on carbs in order to lose weight. While there has been some controversy on the popular low-carb diets of our time, we also know there is some truth to this method of weight loss since so many have seen success. With the Dr. Brown Diet, which is inherently "low-carb," weight loss is a beneficial by-product not the ultimate goal. Similar to the paleo diet, Dr. Brown suggests emphasizing nutrient-dense real foods and minimizing highly processed, pro-inflammatory ones in order to promote: blood sugar stabilization proper digestion optimal metabolic function decreased inflammation Starchy carbs, such as traditional...

I'm going to take a little detour from our scrumptious recipe features and shed light on one of my absolute favorite subjects... natural medicine! So as most of you know, I have had the privilege of not only being Dr. Brown's patient for the last 8 years, but I've also had the opportunity to work closely with him for the past three years building our business. What I didn't realize is that I would essentially receive an education on homeopathy that most would pay top dollar for! I know there is still A LOT to learn, but I'm so...

So as we head into the thick of cold and flu season with quite a few nasty viruses going around, I think now is as good as a time as ever to talk about how to boost the immune system naturally. I have been so blessed to work alongside Dr. Brown these past 3 years because I have been able to glean so much from his knowledge and expertise. This newfound wisdom coupled with my own experiences has helped me develop a regimen for wellness that appears to be working for my family as we just had our healthiest...