by Julie Thenell | Oct 30, 2017 | Recipe
I remember the first time I sampled kombucha. My father-in-law found a booth offering samples at the farmers’ market one Saturday morning, and he dared me to try it. The stringy live culture in the bottom of the cup gave me pause, but I wasn’t about to back down from...
by Julie Thenell | Oct 11, 2017 | Recipe
It’s that time of year…when my body begins to crave warmer foods. Temperatures are dropping, and it takes an extra layer to keep my core warm. Drinking warm beverages is one way I nourish myself during this fall transition, and few things are more comforting than...
by Julie Thenell | Sep 27, 2017 | Nutrition
It is with excitement, pride and gratitude that I share some good news. I am now among a recognized group of colleagues who are Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®. Sitting for the board exam…and passing…was a significant step. Validating proof-of-hours and meeting...
by Julie Thenell | Sep 18, 2017 | Nutrition
My tea of choice is green, and I especially like matcha. It’s loaded with antioxidants and other vital nutrients that have been shown to protect against certain types of cancers and health conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and...
by Julie Thenell | Aug 25, 2017 | Nutrition
Sugar. It’s a topic of heated discussions. Some hold fast to the belief that sugar is sugar, whether processed maltodextrin or dried dates. Others profess sugar’s evils regardless of the form that gets into so many food products on grocery store shelves....