sari, Author at Alive+Fit

Fast dinner on a dime

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 sari

By Sari Huhtala

These salmon patties are an easy way to use up a surplus of mashed potatoes, and with a bit of sneaky nutrition sense, these patties become a go-to meal for moms with finicky kids, and partners. Plus, … [More...]

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Easy oatmeal cookies

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 sari

By Sari Huhtala

Kids and adults alike love these healthy vegan oatmeal cookies. It’s the first thing my two-year-old grandson asks for when he comes through the door. And, because just about any variation of flour works, it’s pretty much … [More...]

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Radical remission: 45 days to being cancer free

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 sari

By Sari Huhtala

What if tomorrow you were told by a medical doctor you are going to die? That the cancer cells you were trying so hard to destroy through chemotherapy had now made their way to your brain, your … [More...]

Healthy Recipes Meals

Foolproof dinner made easy: traditional Finnish salmon soup

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 sari

By Sari Huhtala

I don’t recall a summer passing by where we didn’t enjoy a good hearty classic Finnish salmon soup made with garden fresh potatoes and carrots, even after giving up dairy many years ago. Like most Europeans, I … [More...]

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Easy gluten-free, vegan pumpkin spice muffins

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 sari

By Sari Huhtala

Packed with beta-carotene and free-radical neutralizing antioxidants, immune-boosting pumpkin makes this vegan muffin magnificent. Pumpkin is loaded with beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in your body. Vitamin A helps boost the immune system and fight infections. … [More...]

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Radical remission: healing the emotion behind cancer

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 sari

By Sari Huhtala

With the wind brushing against her face, the sound of leaves dancing in the trees and the warmth of the sun shining down on her, Dr. Antonietta Francini’s legs carried her through the winding path of … [More...]

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Bake the best buns in town

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 sari

By Sari Huhtala

I know for some it’s a hard truth to swallow, but that all-beef patty on a white wheat bun is, well, a far cry from healthy, in spite of how many tomatoes you are piling on it. … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

Easy low-sugar pickled beets

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 sari

By Sari Huhtala

Someone once told me they add 2 cups of sugar to their pickled beet recipe. What? Are they making beets or candy? Beets are a powerhouse, detox superfood, but it kind of defeats the purpose if you … [More...]

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Can Your Liver Handle The Toxins?

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 sari Updated

By Christal Blanchard, ND

Your liver is an incredible machine. It participates in nearly 500 activities in the body, the most important one being the metabolizing and elimination of toxins. The big question, however, is can it handle our modern … [More...]

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Hot flash rescue pudding

May 12, 2020June 9, 2020 sari 0 Comments

By Kathy Smart, RNC

Hot flashes are not fun! I can remember my mom having such severe hot flashes while going through menopause that she would put her head in the freezer to cool herself down ( for real!) Ground … [More...]

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