The biggest metabolic upheavel in a woman's life is Perimenopause. The first thing to look at is your gut and how it is affecting your hormones. Leaky gut syndrome is a rapidly growing condition that millions of people are battling with every day and many don’t even know that they have it! Many people have the following aliments and are totally oblivious to the fact that they are related to having a leaky gut: Low energy levels and fatigue Bloating Joint pain A slow and sluggish metabolism Weight gain Thyroid conditions Autoimmune conditions Digestive issues Headaches Skin conditions such as ..read more

So much changes physically in women, but what we don't talk about is the mindset changes that occur as well. Did you know that menopause used to be called the change? If you google this concept, it is mind blowing as to why it used to be labelled this way. Basically, the change meant that your body was changing from being able to have babies to no longer being able to conceive. As women, this has been a very detrimental transition because of the way society viewed this. Let me tell you why this is NOT the case. The truth is, there is another change that happens when you hit perimenopause and i ..read more

There are plenty of special trials women have to face during their lives. Monthly periods can bring all kinds of pain and discomfort, and when menstruation finally comes to an end, they bring a last extra bit of discomfort.  No woman looks forward to menopause. It seems to be different for each individual, and no doubt you’ve heard horror stories of exceptionally bad menopauses, or perimenopause.  So, what is perimenopause? What can you expect, and how can you identify the early signs of perimenopause? Let’s find out. What Is Perimenopause?  Perimenopause is the time surrounding ..read more

INGREDIENTS: 1 banana (sliced and frozen) ½ cup blueberries (frozen) ½ cup strawberries (frozen) ¾ cup milk or juice (use your favorite milk dairy milk, soy, almond, etc... or juice, apple or grape) ½ cup plain yogurt (substitute with milk or juice if desired) 200 grams (2 packets) frozen açai puree (broken into pieces) assorted toppings (nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, granola, coconut, etc.) INSTRUCTIONS: Freeze your fruit. Slice your banana and transfer it to a small baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper. To the same plate, add the blueberries and strawberries (store-bought frozen fru ..read more

The really important thing that your gut does is that it affects how you feel.   Your gut ultimately has its own brain that speaks to the rest of your body. And how you feel impacts the WHOLE of your life. When you’re feeling frustrated, not connecting properly with your success, aren’t  able to get done what you want to get done, or simply feel better no matter what you’ve tried, and it feels like your life just isn’t working… The place you should start working on is your GUT. Because that is the core issue of everything that is not working. How do you know if your gut is ..read more

INGREDIENTS 1 cup = diced yellow onion 1.5 Tbsp = olive oil 450 gm = baby mushroom (sliced) 1 Tbsp = dried thyme 1/4 tsp = black pepper 1/4 tsp = salt 2/3 cup = walnuts (toasted) INSTRUCTIONS - Saute the onion with 2 tsp of oil for about 7 mins until brown. - Add then mushrooms, thyme, salt and pepper and let cook for 18-20 mins. - Pour the water, and keep cooking for 8 mins more. - Once the mushroom mix is ready, put it in the blender and add the walnuts and the remaining oil. - Blend for about 30 seconds until creamy. - Serve as dressing. Enjoy ..read more

Taking control of your life is one thing, but if your mind is not aligned with what you truly want out of life… you will never reach the level of success you desire. Understand a thought process - your body, your mind and your emotions… All of it is aligned. I want you to behave and understand as though you have ONE pot of consciousness And in that pot of consciousness, sits everything about how you feel about yourself. Now you can sit there and think at any moment in time, “Gosh, I’m having a great hair day” And in the other moment “OMG I hate my body” We’re capable of constantly having those ..read more

INGREDIENTS 1/2 small red cabbage 1/2 small white cabbage 10x small bunch radish 2 medium carrots Fresh coriander 2 large jalapeño chillies, 1 red onion 1 Tbsp olive oil 2-3 Tbsp Lime Juice Sea salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS - Cut, chop and slide all the vegetables, the red and white cabbage, the radish and the carrots, jalapeños and red onion. - Mix them together with some coriander, and keep combining. - Taste the salad with olive oil, lime juice and sea salt. Enjoy ..read more

The busiest time of the year is fast approaching. Holiday parties, get togethers, family gatherings… Plus add daily life on top of that, getting all the presents in order, playing Santa Claus… It’s just busy. Here are two tips to not only thrive this holiday season but make the most of them. #1 Set boundaries. Yes, I know this can be difficult, especially if you’re a super mom. But boundaries are MOST important during busy seasons. This is the time you need to either ask for support or most importantly, say NO! Who can you lean on for things? It might be the simplest thing but if it can give y ..read more

INGREDIENTS: 4 chicken breasts (700gm) 115 gm long grain brown rice (cooked) 60gm raisins Salt & pepper to taste 2 tbsp of lemon juice 5 tbsp of vegetable oil INSTRUCTIONS: Open the 4 chicken breasts in half by cutting them from the side. In a bowl, mix the cooked rice and the raisins, and taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. With this mix you will refill the chicken breasts. Add a couple of spoons of the rice mix in the middle of the open chicken breasts and then close and secure with a toothpick skewered in both sides. In a pan with the oil, add the stuffed chicken breasts and let ..read more