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25 Things Coconut Oil Has Been Known to Help

February 13, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

The uses of coconut oil are numerous and the health benefits of coconut oil are many. Coconut oil is a healthy addition to your diet, especially as a replacement for nasty, rancid vegetable oils (like canola, corn, and soybean), and fake fats (margarine, anyone?). Many people simply enjoy the health benefits of coconut oil from...

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Simple Ways to Protect Your Family from the Cold & Flu

February 11, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

We are in the height of the cold and flu season right now. Everywhere you look, you see flu shots, antibacterial soaps, and sanitizers being marketed to everyone who visits a grocery store or drug store. Well, I’m here to tell you that you don’t need a flu shot to protect yourself from the flu....

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Honey Sesame Seared Salmon Recipe (gluten and dairy free)

February 10, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This honey sesame seared salmon is one of my go-to salmon recipes. When I make it, I feel like I am eating something gourmet at a nice restaurant. Since I can very rarely eat out anymore due to all of my dietary restrictions, these fancy little dishes are something that I keep on hand at...

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Adaptogens: Herbs for Vitality – Amla Fruit

February 6, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Featured Image at Top Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and L. Shyamal Welcome to another installment in my multi-part series, where I am discussing adaptogens and how I am using them to help me on my healing journey. You can read about my journey to health here. If you’re just tuning in to this series, you can...

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Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Gluten and Dairy Free, Autoimmune Friendly)

February 3, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I used to hate Brussels sprouts. They were so gross tasting to me, though I was always fascinated at what perfect little mini-cabbages they were. They say your taste buds change throughout your life and that certainly has been true for me. Two foods I used to detest that I now love: Brussels sprouts and...