

The Naturmend Blog
Great Tips for Healthy Living

Ahhh, your liver. This crucial organ often gets the run-around in January as people proudly declare: Time for a Detox! Your liver is so important - it is in charge of removing toxins from the body, producing bile and performing essential metabolic functions.
An overworked liver can represent a... Continue Reading

Four Benefits of the Ketogenic Diet
The time is upon us and our next Keto Challenge is almost here! I thought it would be a good idea for me to remind you why exactly the Ketogenic diet is so great and why I consider it a cornerstone of vibrant health. The last day to book in for the Keto Challenge is September 29th so hurry and... Continue Reading

BPA & Brains of Baby Girls
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a current topic of environmental and health concern. BPA is a chemical used to improve the durability of materials without adding weight. It directly affects consumers as it is found in polycarbonate plastics, resins lining food cans and water bottles, dental composites, and on... Continue Reading

Chelation-the ultimate detox
It’s detox month at Naturmend! Do you experience any of the following: cognitive impairment, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, chronic fatigue/pain, immune dysfunction, mood swings, hormonal symptoms, headaches and food sensitivities? If you answered YES and you have tried many... Continue Reading

Spring Clean Up
If you are like me, spring comes along and you find that impulse to shake off the dust from your belongings, your environment and in your body! Here’s some no fuss tips on doing the spring clean up … which are for the most part free!!
Drink water. Almost all your metabolic processes require... Continue Reading

Goldilocks Golden Beets
Beets are one of my favorite vegetables. They are sweet, full of fiber and lots of vitamin C! To top it off, the greens are full of nutrients too! I always make a salad with the greens. No wasting here!
Ingredients:
6 or 8 golden beets, sliced thin
Oyster mushrooms
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves... Continue Reading

Paleo Coconut Pancakes
Paleo Coconut Pancakes
Ingredients:
1/4 cup coconut flour (possibly more)
1/8 tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
1/3 - 1/4 cup coconut milk (or milk of your choice)
2 tbsp coconut oil
3 eggs
1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Butter for frying
Method:
Mix the dry... Continue Reading

Just a snack
Sometimes I crave a snack that I can sip on, has a little bit of sweetness and is light. So I’ll make a smoothie sans protein powder since I don’t like how smoothies with protein powder taste if they are consumed immediately after making. I’ll keep this little snack in the fridge at work and... Continue Reading

Detox Chia Pudding
This is a tasty, simple chia seed recipe adapted from Oh She Glows, for a delicious dessert, snack or even breakfast.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups almond milk or coconut milk
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
Whisk the milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and... Continue Reading

Detoxification: Abbreviated
There are toxins among us! We ingest, inhale, absorb them as well as create them. To ensure our net exposure to toxins doesn't effect our health, the following is highly recommended:
a) Avoid toxic exposure as best you can
b) Support your organs of detox!
c) Detox
A) Avoid Toxic... Continue Reading