Snacks and sundries

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

Home gardening is a bounty of body-boosting benefits for boatloads of reasons. Touching the earth is exceptional for lowering inflammation throughout the body. Add a little sunshine to provide essential vitamin D and digging … [More...]

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

Carrots are bunny’s besties, but this holistic health lover is also orange obsessed. My snack recipe is on-the-go and tasty. Conventional carrot cake is far from beneficial thanks to seed oils, processed grains and … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

Tired of the same old breakfast routine? Try this gluten-free, high-protein, nutrient-packed breakfast bowl, which has been shown to slow down the progression of prediabetes, and promote satiety for the long haul.

Millet, an ancient grain, not … [More...]

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

Holiday season can be a hustle bustle. From party planning and meal prep to hanging lights and decorating the tree, it’s ok to step back. Take time to snuggle under a warm blanket, finding … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

This quick and easy pickled zucchini recipe is more than just a sandwich sidekick, it’s gut-loving medicine on a fork. My seven-year-old grandson loves them, and he’s not even a zucchini fan!

Pickled zucchini (Makes 1 500 … [More...]

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

Pumpkin season is in full swing. Luckily, the wondrous winter squash is not just an autumn arrival, but also a snowy season staple for months to come. If you haven’t jumped onto the pumpkin … [More...]

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT 

Kohlrabi is also known as “German turnip,” but this versatile cruciferous vegetable is often passed by for its relatives, kale and broccoli. Have you ventured out of your culinary cooking comfort zone to … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

These yummy trail mix balls take only a few minutes to make and offer a great alternative to store-bought granola bars when heading out for a hike or when you need a quick pick-me-up during an afternoon … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

Take a trip on the wild side this summer and create what could very well be the world’s most nutritional salad by adding in all the edible flora your yard and garden has been blessed with from … [More...]

By Kathy Smart

Original Live The Smart Way™ recipe from Kathy Smart

Serves 2

• 2 Ripe Bananas
• 2–4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/3 cup strawberries, chopped

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Slice a banana right down the middle.

Insert … [More...]