Hello wonderful members, Recipe of the week and a fun update. First, I'm resurrecting my newsletter with a whole new spin on health and wellness: short and simple, tips and tools to help simplify all of the nutrition advice out there. This newsletter will include functional nutritional therapy, products you might love, my YouTube channel, and a whole lot more so you can reach the highest health you are personally seeking. Please stay tuned for the new landing page and links. Second, here is a yummy, cozy dish that is simple and nutritious. Click on the post to see the recipe. May you enjoy this heartwarming dish, and I will see you very soon. With love, Karen

Now that Fall is here, warm beverages are starting to sound pretty good. This hot chocolate is yummy, soothing, and satisfies a sweet craving. I truly felt calmer and clearer minded when I had a cup of this before work. When I had it at 8 pm, it did not keep me up or awake in the night. The ingredients are super clean, and it's sweetened with monk fruit and coconut sugar at 3g per cup. You can use a frother to really get it stirred up. This coco is kind of pricey, but I've had my bag for at least 3 months. May you enjoy this cozy bev. and let me know how you like it and if you have any questions. With love, Karen

Hello wonderful members, Simplicity and assembling are what recipes are all about here. How do you feel about super simple recipes? I'd love to hear if you are into cooking or if you are a light eater like me. May you enjoy this yummy take on street tacos; they are hard to not overeat. I use corn tortillas that are organic, non-GMO corn with only added sea salt and lime (no added oils) in the ingredients. Let me know if you make them and how you liked them. Karen

Hello wonderful members, A satiating dinner helps us in so many ways. It can prevent late night snacking, enhance restorative sleep, and help to produce hormones and neurotransmitters through the night. Last night I got an oat date bar at 7pm and I couldn't even eat it because I was still full of this hearty, 6pm dinner. Let me know your experience with dinner and if I can support you. If you eat vegan, try satiating mushrooms or hearty veggies in place of the meatballs. Love, Karen P.S.-I create meal plans should you desire your very own, custom meal plan with recipes that suit your goals and your lifestyle. They include beautiful recipes and the grocery list. If you want to talk about it, email me at [email protected].

Hi wonderful members, yesterday I got in my car three times to go get sugar why? Because it was sunny, I felt happy (and alone), I hadn't eaten in 5 hours, and "It's Friday night!" But I turned around, ate this dinner and then had some Reishi hot chocolate. If you have ever felt like you might not survive the night without sugar or being alone with yourself, you are not alone my friend. Even if you do go get the sugar, the noticing and naming of the feelings, while you drive there, is tremendous progress. If you have ever felt torn between a meal or sugar, sometimes eating more food can be the answer. If we overeat a carb like potatoes, that is still better than sugar because at least it is nourishment and the body can utilize it better than empty calories. The question is-is the food that we are overeating healthy? Please share an experience of yours, I'd love to hear. With love, Karen Steamed red potatoes and broccoli. Tossed in coconut oil with nutritional yeast and cheddar (from pastured cows). I ate 2 plates full.