When it comes to cold and flu season, we DO NOT mess around in our house! I have a giant arsenal of amazing, natural methods for sailing through the holidays and beyond feeling vibrant and energetic.

Everyone has their theory of the best way to lose weight. Everywhere you turn on the internet there’s another diet or diet “product” to try that assures you this is the best way to lose weight. (I know…eye roll.)

Beets are naturally high in plant nitrates (which are not the same as the nitrates added to deli meats and bacon to extend shelf life). Plant nitrates are converted to NITRITES, which form nitric oxide, the master regulator of blood flow and artery inflammation.

Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, have gained quite a bit of popularity. I remember as a kid the thrill/gross-out feeling of pulling the flesh and seeds out of the pumpkins we carved for Halloween. Mom always had us save the seeds for roasting in the oven.