Articles & Recipes
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Chia Za’atar Crusted Miso Salmon with Sautéed Spring Vegetables
An exotic flavor profile meets healthy and nutritious in this full meal dish created by Chef Jillian. Salmon, a healthy protein rich in omega-3’s and vitamin B, is topped with white miso paste, chia seeds, and za-atar, a dynamic spice blend originating from the Middle East that boasts an incredible range of flavors, textures, and…
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Food Sensitivities and Elimination Diets
We all inhabit different bodies. With that comes an almost infinite variety of genetic variations, four different blood types, and unique reactions to our inner and outer environments. Some of us have allergies to pollen, bee venom, nuts, or shellfish. Some of us get runny noses in the spring and some of us have itchy…
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Chickpea “Meatballs” with Italian Salsa Verde, Celeriac Parsnip Puree, and Celery Kale Salad
This chickpea “meatball” recipe is well-rounded, healthy, delicious, nutritious, and plant-based. It’s a wonderful dish any time of the year, but celery root (or “celeriac”) is best enjoyed in the winter and spring when it grows naturally. Celery root is an often underused root vegetable, but with a light celery flavor and potato-like texture, it…
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How To Find A Sense Of Purpose
You are not alone if you feel like a strong sense of purpose is missing this year. A crisis of purpose is a natural symptom of isolation—living in times of uncertainty as well as aloneness from not being able to give to others effectively isolates our authentic self. According to the University of Berkley, a…
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Stuffed Mushrooms with Red Wine Shallots, Cauliflower Mash, Green Beans, and Baby Greens Salad
If you’re looking to make a delicious plant-based dinner that leaves nothing to be wanted, this is it. Mushrooms are the star of this show, and for good reason; a low-calorie food that packs a nutritional punch, these fungi are loaded with many health-boosting vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Their texture is a perfect complement to the…
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How To Be Your Most Authentic Self
There is something refreshing and compelling about engaging with someone who knows their values and purpose and unabashedly shares that with the world. When we engage with these genuine, authentic people we often feel comfortable with them, and while they may have strong ideas and opinions, they communicate their thoughts and beliefs without a need…
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5 Quick Healthy Morning Smoothies to Start Your Day Right
Our wonderful Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Jenn Keirstead, put together this list of 5 healthy smoothies to kickstart your day. These smoothies are balanced in their ingredients and all containing these four important components: Whole food protein Fruit + veggie Healthy omega fats Naturally occurring fiber Each smoothie is created this way in order to keep…
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How to increase willpower and motivation
Lately, we’re hearing more of our guests say they are having difficulty focusing, making decisions, and following through with actions they know would be in their best interest both at work and in my personal life. It’s not easy to perform as well as we would like mentally or emotionally during times of stress—and this…
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Pan Seared Cod with Arugula & Charred Scallion Vinaigrette
Simple, elegant, and savory, this meal is easy to prepare and offers a full plate of nutrients. The charred scallion dressing created by Chef Jillian might just be the star of this show, as its complex flavors bring the bed of arugula to life. Arugula is high in fiber, phytochemicals, and several vital nutrients such…
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Stop coping with mental and emotional stress and start resourcing
Q: I’m noticing that while coping with the mental and emotional stress of Covid 19 over the last year, my habits of relaxing don’t seem to be working. What can I do? A: We all have various activities and behaviors that help us cope with uncontrollable situations. It’s humanly natural to avoid adverse or uncomfortable…