Matcha green tea

Matcha – Green Tea at Its Best

Zen Buddhist monks have long known about the secrets of living long, stress-free lives. One of their secrets is drinking matcha green tea. But they aren’t the only ones indulging with this beverage. Even coffee lovers are switching up their cappuccinos and mocha lattes for a great cup of matcha, which while traditionally is a hot beverage, can also be made into an iced beverage. Matcha green tea is a great choice for those seeking optimal health benefits. Here are 12 good reasons to make matcha part of your regular diet.

Tea Primer and Health Benefits

A Tea Primer and Health Benefits

Afternoon teatime is probably one of my favorite ways to catch up with friends or just to catch up with myself. But choosing a good tea can be as complex as or maybe more so than choosing a good coffee. There are thousands of different kinds of teas, each with their own individual appearance, taste, and aroma. The many antioxidant protection from drinking tea is one of the benefits gained for many people, including myself. So relax with your favorite cup of tea and enjoy the health benefit!

Functional Nutritionist

When Should You Work with a Functional Nutritionist?

Do you have questions about functional nutrition counseling? A functional nutritionist trained in Functional Medicine has an approach that goes much further and can include advanced laboratory testing, therapeutic dietary and supplement plans, and lifestyle interventions. It is a multi-facet approach that takes into consideration your whole person. If you want a customized program just for you, engaging a functional nutritionist with a holistic and integrative approach is the way to go.

Salmon Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Salmon Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Comfort food has never been healthier and easier. It literally takes less than 20 minutes to put this recipe together and voila! This Salmon Quinoa Buddha bowl has been my go-to “fast food” since I started paying more attention to what I eat for better health. This Salmon Quinoa bowl is packed with healthy protein from both the salmon and the quinoa and is definitely a complete meal with lots of vegetables and complex carbohydrates from the quinoa grain. This recipe is also very forgiving for a novice in the kitchen!