Feed the Warrior

21/07/2023

Summer breakfasts are awesome. There is nothing better than walking out to my small backyard patio garden and picking some sweet fresh veggies to add to my organic egg scramble!

16/11/2021

Who says brunch is just for weekends?

2 servings vegetables
3 servings fruit
6 grams net carbs
19 grams protein

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27/08/2019

This is what $20 of organic produce could look like. For those who claim that it's too expensive to eat organic, I highly recommend .

16/07/2019

I found this on my kitchen counter this morning. One of my children needed hydration and unwittingly picked it up

The "organic movement" has become a minefield. We must be vigilant - always on guard. We must look past the "ORGANIC" label that Pepsi wants us to see. Lift the veil: 29 grams of sugar = > 7 teaspoons of sugar - organic or not, the pancreas cannot differentiate. Organic natural flavor? if you want to convince us you care that is good for us, drop the "organic natural flavor" & add "organic fruit extract". Period.
We need to demand more & expect better.

If you need hydration, drink .

10/05/2019

A new favorite! Organic Butterfly Pea Flower Tea - brewed it is a deep blue shade that quickly turns purple when mixed with lemon juice. It is rich in antioxidants which support autoimmune and heart health. It's a win-win! Fun to make & tastes delicious!

05/05/2019

With May upon us we live with the assumption that Mother Nature will bless us with bountiful harvests. Be mindful - our resources are plentiful yet not infinite.

28/02/2019

If you are drinking wine or beer BEWARE! And if you haven't read Vani Hari's new book "Feeding You Lies" - I highly recommend it, but it is not for the faint of heart! It exposes just about every lie we have been told about the "health" of our food in America. It is very scary & very real.

We all know that alcoholic drinks are not a health food – and alcohol itself is linked to cancer. But, these new findings are just further evidence that this hazardous w**d killer is ending up in almost everything that we eat and drink. How much w**d killer are we each eating every day? Breaking n...

31/01/2019

Are you SAD today?

Seasonal Affective Disorder affects approximately 10 million Americans. Once thought to occur only during the winter months, researchers have now found that there are others who experience similar episodes during the summer. It is thought that perhaps, in addition to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, the root cause may be melatonin production and its connection to serotonin levels and circadian rhythm.

How do I deal with it on a day when the temperature outside is -15° (with windchill)? I ramp up my nutrition!

In addition to my daily dose of Vitamin D, I whipped up a slice of gluten free toast with organic pumpkin seed butter, topped with whipped banana and sprinkled with allspice.

Studies have found that eating foods with tryptophan (such as bananas) an amino acid known to be a precursor of serotonin & Omega-3 fatty acids (such as pumpkin seeds) which helps maintain healthy levels of the brain chemicals dopamine and serotonin - can be important ways to support our bodies and keep these seasonal shifts of melatonin production in balance.

Do you feel SAD in summer or winter? How do you deal with your SADness? Feel free to comment below.

26/01/2019

Follow my new page on Instagram to see what it is like living with the aftermath of a body ravaged by autoimmune disease - it will document my journey and may leave you with a message of hope.

26/01/2019

Life is an obstacle course. I never know when that unsuspecting misstep might happen - like this week: I generally opt for "anti-inflammatory" choices whenever possible. However, this week matcha tripped me up. Yep, matcha! Who knew? Matcha is touted for its anti-inflammatory properties, how can this be my enemy? Here is the glitch - I was feeling a cold creeping up on me (I dodge colds like they are deadly bullets! - more on that another day) & I figured matcha, with all of its antioxidants would be beneficial. Well, it is, except in certain cases.... chronic sinusitis (autoimmune) being one of them. The old me was continually plagued with sinus issues, but the newly healed me has escaped sinus infections for several years. However, managing autoimmune disease is a delicate balance. Managing multiple autoimmune diseases can sometimes feel like Cirque de Soleil. It's like living life on a series of teeter totters. On most days, matcha is my friend - IBS, Hashimoto's, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis - but if I begin to sniffle, the wind shifts and matcha becomes my enemy.

How do I deal with it? One day at a time.

Without getting into the intricacies of a dysregulated immune system, suffice it to say that my internal game of Pacman is in overdrive today fighting invaders and I will hold off on matcha for awhile until this battle is finished (& I win!) Today I will pump up the volume on Vitamin C rich foods and add lots of onion and garlic to my meals as I sip on hot water with lemon!

Today's Lessons: There is no food that is always a Superfood for everyone. We are all unique individuals. Each day presents a different set of circumstances. Know your body. Watch your step. Live intentionally. And when you are steered off-path, find your way back & keep trudging.

25/01/2019

I would like to introduce you to my new Instagram page - - where I invite you to follow my journey. From life as a vivacious 30 year old mother-to-be, I entered the tunnel of autoimmune disease which led me into a downward spiral that lasted more than 20 years. Now, in my 50's I can look back on that journey and reflect upon all of the twists and turns that finally led me to the light at the end of the tunnel. I am now in a place where I have a clearer understanding of how I got there and remained debilitated for more than half of my life. While I am presently healthier, I am faced with many battle scars from the fight along the way and as such I am reclaiming my life. A life in which I can repair the damage and begin to view myself as a healthy person - not one who lives in fear of pain and disability. This is not only a physical journey, but also mental, spiritual, social and emotional. will continue to address pertinent health related information, whereas this page will expose the raw reality of what it is like to live with the repercussions of autoimmune disease and the rewards of grasping the reins as you take control of your own destiny.