Cheese-free PestoPesto is a super multifunctional dip/sauce, but for those of us with congesting skin, the cheese in pesto can cause problems. This cheese-free option is a great recipe to keep up your sleeve. You'll need: 1 ½ cups basil ½ cup Italian parsley 1/3 cup pine nuts 3 cloves of garlic  1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1[...]

One benefit I wasn’t expecting to learn about collagen powder was its ability to act as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our body from the damage caused by free radicals by donating an electron or hydrogen to stabilize them. Researchers found that he antioxidant properties of collagen powder were mostly due to the presence of hydropho[...]

This is the second blog in a series explaining exactly how collagen powders work and how they benefit our skin. So far, we have discussed the fact that taking collagen powder can provide the nutritional building blocks required by our body to increase collagen production. In this blog, we will look at an additional benefit that involves pro[...]

In my last blog, we discussed the research showing our bodies can absorb collagen powder. These studies showed the level of collagen peptides in our blood increases significantly one to two hours after taking collagen. In the next series of blogs, I would like to look at how collagen powder works to increase the elasticity and hydration of[...]

Crispy Chocolate & Tahini GranolaLooking for a healthy way to kickstart your day? Try this delicious granola that the whole family will love! You'll need:3 cups of rolled oats 1 cup of coconut flakes (or threads) ½ cup of sunflower seeds ½ cup of pumpkin seeds ½ cup of hazelnuts, walnuts or a combination of the two 2 tablespoons&n[...]