This bowl is easily thrown together and is a great way to utilize leftovers ๐ฅฐ Thatโs really important for us since we are always on the go, and can be tempted to grab a quick snack instead of eating a wholesome meal. While we do have lots of healthy snacks options, check out my previousContinue reading “Cod and Cauli Bowl ๐ฅ”
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Umami Mushrooms ๐
Another yummy veggie side to go along with your favorite main course ๐๐ป๐ We love this with roasted salmon, duck breast or pork tenderloin for a little asian umami kick ๐ฅฐ We love to use a special umami mushroom blend consisting of royal trumpet, shiitake, oyster and pearl mushrooms, but Iโm sure regular button mushroomsContinue reading “Umami Mushrooms ๐”
Functional Friday: Liver Loveโค๏ธ
Welcome back to functional Friday ๐ As a certified functional blood chemistry specialist, I want to make standard labs more accessible to you all, and help you identify possible areas of dysfunction, before they become a major concern. As always, please do not take this as medical advice, and be sure to check with yourContinue reading “Functional Friday: Liver Loveโค๏ธ”
Beef Tacos ๐ฎ
Happy Taco Tuesday ๐๐ฎ! This week we are enjoying delicious ground beef tacos with lots of avocado, MCT mayonnaise and some greens all wrapped in UnBun tortillas ๐คค I love to get my ground meat from Force of Nature or Northstar Bison. Both sell convenient pre-portioned patties that we love to scramble in the panContinue reading “Beef Tacos ๐ฎ”
Wild Boar Medallions with Chanterelles ๐
We live in Texas where wild boar is an invasive species, and needs to be hunted to protect the land and wildlife balance ๐ After learning about that, I grew curious, and was able to purchase boar medallions from my favorite supplier Broken Arrow Ranch, which is known for state of the art field harvestingContinue reading “Wild Boar Medallions with Chanterelles ๐”
Functional Friday: Am I eating enough protein ?
Happy Functional Friday everyone ๐ฅฐโค๏ธ in todays post we will be tackling the topic โam I eating enough protein?โ. If youโre new to my blog, I am Helen, a certified functional blood chemistry specialist and each week I will be making standard labs more accessible to you all ๐๐ป to check out previous posts, justContinue reading “Functional Friday: Am I eating enough protein ?”
Tartar Sauce ๐
Happy Wednesday ๐๐ป๐ today I would love to share one of our recent creations that really enhances our favorite seafood dishes like branzino, trout and salmon ๐ Itโs also a fabulous dip for roasted veggies, on fish tacos, with fried zucchini or fritters, makes a killer fry sauce with these carrot fries and burgers ๐Continue reading “Tartar Sauce ๐ ”
Green Beans and Bacon ๐ฅ
Looking for a nice way to spice up steamed green beans ? Look no further, bacon and fresh parsley give them a nice upgrade ๐ฅฐ I always love the smell of bacon and itโs really important to find an uncured sugar free one from pasture raised pigs that are need a species appropriate diet, IContinue reading “Green Beans and Bacon ๐ฅ”
Functional Friday: Is your body stressed?
Welcome to Functional Friday ๐ a series I have created to help everyone decipher their lab work and gain some clues where your body may need support. As a certified functional blood chemistry specialist, I hope to explain topics so that you all can understand, if you have any topic requests, feel free to commentContinue reading “Functional Friday: Is your body stressed?”
Octopus Pasta Bowl a la Claudia ๐
Happy Wednesday ๐ today Iโm sharing another simple lunch pan that is thrown together in less than 20 minutes and makes a great healthy lunch ๐ Actually my mom threw it together so shout out to her for getting in her healthy fats and omegas, proteins and veggies ๐ I also want to point outContinue reading “Octopus Pasta Bowl a la Claudia ๐”