Thanksgiving, Christmas or just everyday Pumpkin Pie lovin’ this one’s a great Paleo recipe that is absolutely delicious! Crust 2.5 cups of walnuts (or other nut) 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp kosher salt 2 tbs of olive oil Put ingredients in a food processor. Turn on food processor until the ingredients are well chopped […]
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From my window it looks like someone flipped the switch on winter early. I am still holding out for a major melt but it has sure been a rude reminder of impact of cold on people with MS. If you’re reading this in Florida or the Caribbean – refer to the heat blog;) but right […]
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Good Mood Food Tips and Treats The link between mood and food is strong. The main villains of this story tend to be the simple carbs and sugars that are everywhere during the holidays! Simple carbohydrates can also directly affect your mood with the spike—and inevitable drop—in your blood sugar level. The key to avoiding […]
Read MoreAt a recent Functional Medicine conference I was inspired more than ever by one of my favourite Autoimmunity researchers, Dr. Alessio Fasano. Here is the simple fact. The foods we choose directly impact the integrity of our microbiome (the gut). Once that barrier is breeched, large molecules leak into our bodies, confuse and activate our […]
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