by Tara Thorne | Apr 25, 2016 | Adrenal Fatigue, Balancing your hormones, BLOG POST
You may not have heard of HPA axis dysfunction but you've likely heard the term “adrenal fatigue”. HPA axis dysfunction is the more accurate term. “HPA” stands for Hypothalamus Pituitary Adrenal and this axis is a negative feedback loop that...
by Tara Thorne | Apr 18, 2016 | BLOG POST, Kids
Ingredients 1 C organic juice of choice (no added sweetener) Juice from ½ lemon or lime (optional) 2 tsp of honey OR maple syrup 3 TBS grass-fed gelatin (I used this one in this recipe – it does matter which one you use as different gelatin will change the...
by Tara Thorne | Apr 2, 2016 | BLOG POST, Recipies, Soups
It may not be the prettiest soup but it's tasty and oh so good for you. I highly suggest you give this one a try as its got so many good-for-you ingredients and is packed with healthy fat and cancer-fighting turmeric. Ingredients 2 shallots Oil for sautéing (I use St...
by Tara Thorne | Mar 30, 2016 | Beverages, BLOG POST, Recipies
This is one of my favourite ways to enjoy a warm beverage in the morning that isn't coffee. It's become a tradition for me in the mornings just like coffee used to be. I break down the benefits of giving up coffee, at least for a period of time, in this post....
by Tara Thorne | Mar 30, 2016 | BLOG POST, Kids, Recipies
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 banana 1 small handful of greens (I use kale or spinach mostly) 1/3 cup cashews (optional) 2 C water (or you could use a milk alternative, especially if you’re not using the cashews) ¼ C coconut or dairy kefir (optional but recommended for...
by Tara Thorne | Mar 29, 2016 | BLOG POST, Kids, Recipies, Snacks
This is a simple yet delicious and great blood sugar stabilizing snack. All you need is an apple and some nut butter. I usually like to use almond butter. Cut the apple into slices and dip into the nut butter.