Cauliflower Rice with Mushroom & Feta

Cauliflower rice with mushrooms and feta as a low carb whole food meal supporting gut health

Ingredients:1 Tbsp olive oil2 cups organic cremini mushrooms, sliced or quartered1 cup onion, diced3 cloves garlic, chopped4 cups cauliflower rice1/2 cup organic, free range chicken or vegetable stock1 /4 cup organic feta cheese, crumbled1 Tbsp fresh, organic thyme (or 1 tsp dried)1 /2 tsp pink salt1 /4 tsp ground black pepper Directions:In large skillet heat olive […]

THE BEST Pumpkin Pie!

Homemade pumpkin pie made with wholesome ingredients as a holiday dessert option

Flaky Pastry Shell 1 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour,or Bob’s Red Mill GF all-purpose flour, measured by dip-and-sweep ½ teaspoon pink salt ½ teaspoon organic granulated sugar 10 tablespoons unsalted organic, pasture raised butter  (1 1/4 sticks), chilled and cut into 1/4-inch pats 3 – 3 ½ tablespoons ice water Pumpkin Filling 2 cups plain organic pumpkin puree (16 ounces) 1 cup packed organic dark brown sugar […]

Ways to Eat Healthily During the Holidays…

Healthy holiday food choices illustrating balanced nutrition during the holidays

The holiday season always comes at the end of the year and is a time to celebrate with friends and family. It’s also the time when so many individuals love to eat, drink, and be merry. However, this can also be the time when a lot of individuals put on quite a few pounds. Because there […]

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries, Feta, & Pistachios

Honey roasted butternut squash with cranberries, feta, and pistachios as a whole food recipe supporting gut health

Servings: 6 Ingredients: •3 lb large organic butternut squash (peeled chopped) •1-2 TBSP extra Lucini virgin olive oil • pink salt, pepper, and organic garlic powder to taste •1 cup dried organic cranberries (add more if you want) •2-3 TBSP honey plus extra to taste •1/4 cup finely crumbled organic feta *1/2 cup organic roasted & salted […]

How Too Much Sugar Affects You

Sugar illustrating how excess sugar intake affects health and gut function

Sugar has unfortunately become a staple in the American diet. Sugar has been linked to all kinds of health conditions and diseases including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. So just how much sugar are you actually eating? Here are a few reasons why counting your daily sugar grams is a good idea. Signs You’re Eating Too Much […]

Pancetta Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pomegranate

Pancetta roasted Brussels sprouts with pomegranate supporting gut health and functional medicine nutrition

Ingredients: •1 1/2 lbs Brussel Sprouts rinsed •3 Tablespoons Lucini Olive Oil •1 teaspoon Pink Salt •1/2 teaspoon Pepper •6 Slices Pancetta (Prosciutto or Bacon can be substituted •1 Pomegranate or 3/4 cup Pomegranate Arils •1/4 cup Hazelnuts peeled and sliced in half Steps 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Cut off the brown ends of […]

Best Stretches for the Family Recommended by a Chiropractor in Marietta GA

Family members using smartphones illustrating posture strain and tech neck discussed by a chiropractor in Marietta GA

Best Stretches Recommended by a Chiropractor in Marietta GA: Preventing Tech-Related Back and Neck Pain In today’s digital age, children are spending more time hunched over phones, tablets, and laptops, often without realizing the long-term impact on their spine and posture. As a leading chiropractor in Marietta GA, I see firsthand how poor posture from excessive screen time can lead to […]

Mediterranean Beef with Artichokes

Artichokes supporting gut health and detox pathways in functional medicine

Servings: 6 Ingredients: •1 tablespoon grapeseed oil •2 pounds grass fed/finished stewing beef (*We get our grass fed/finished beef from RWR – Reverent Wild Ranch. THE BEST beef EVER!) •1 (14 ounce) can organic artichoke hearts, drained and halved •1 onion, diced •4 cloves garlic, chopped or more to taste •1 (32 fluid ounce) container […]

Lectins… are they affecting your gut?

Whole foods and fresh vegetables supporting functional medicine and gut health in Marietta GA

Lectins are proteins in plants that can have negative side effects on your digestion. They are a plant’s defense mechanism against “predators”. Much like a porcupine has it’s quills, plants have their defense system as well. Here are three major signs that you should try a lectin free diet: You Have a Leaky Gut A […]

Balsamic Kale with Cranberries

Chiropractor in Marietta GA providing holistic chiropractic care, functional medicine and peptide therapy

Easy, healthy kale saute with dried cranberries and balsamic vinegar. *Gluten free, vegan, clean eating and paleo. Instructions: 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Add onion and saute until starting to soften and are browned, 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Add kale, cranberries, water and salt, cover and cook, removing […]