Instead of looking at it as something you need to ‘give up’, look at what this is giving you. Stepping away from certain food choices an seem daunting if looked at through the deprivation lense…

This medley of vegetables combine to make a wonderfully warm and comforting soup. It’s super-easy to make, naturally gluten-free and vegan, and SO incredibly cozy and delicious.  I’ll share a trick I learned to get the MOST flavour from your butternut squash.

There’s nothing quite like looking to the past for wisdom. And learning to make a homemade meat stock is no exception! It contains both anti-inflammatory and gut-healing proteins, healthy fats for rebuilding strength, and highly bio-available minerals that are the building blocks for health.

Many leafy greens contain fat-soluble vitamins, so to best absorb these, we need to eat our greens with a little fat! Lightly sauteeing your greens in some oil and drizzling with extra virgin olive oil, or serving with eggs will help to make sure you’re getting the most out of your greens!

You know the feeling: Your pants feel a bit tight, your belly feels a little too full. Oh great…I’m bloating up again! We discretely find the closet washroom looking for some relief. I’ve got some suggestions for rapid relief!

The importance of understanding how your Gut can have a direct impact on the brain. Did you know that your gut is considered your second brain? We go deep into this conversation, Jodie believes that it all starts with the Gut. It is one thing to pay attention to our brain but have you considered all the factors that influence it?

The Natural Food Guide…ever heard of it? (I’m not talking the ‘standardize food guides’ we learned in school). Does bacteria or fungi ever make it to your bowl, cup or plate? Find out why they should.

There are a slew of non-dairy alternatives available these days but have you ever tried making “mylk” at home? It’s easier than you might think. (AND you don’t need to be lactose intolerant to enjoy!)

Contrary to common myth, diarrhea associated with IBS can indeed be RESOLVED fully. I’ve done it myself! The majority of IBS (not all, certainly) is caused by small intestinal bowel overgrowth (SIBO) which is when endemic microbes housed in the large intestine migrate up into the small intestine (via a faulty valve).