Integrative Nutrition

Thursday, Jun 30, 2016

How to Detox Your Body, Mind, and Home Without Dieting

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Wednesday, Jun 15, 2016

Got Gluten-ed?

Despite all the precautions I take when eating out by choosing restaurants who pride themselves in using local, organic, sustainable ingredients and offer gluten-free options, I recently suffered from gluten exposure. I got "glutened" through cross-contamination at one of my favorite restaurants. Aside from the immediate reaction (tongue swelling, bloating, cramping), I also endured various side effects (headache, acne, fatigue, insomnia, etc.) for many days afterwards, which lowered my immunity to the point of catching a nasty cold days later that I am still recovering from.

To counter-act the damaging effect of gluten on my guts, my favorite go-to cures include Nature's Way Charcoal, Activated right after exposure, to first remove the poison or offender. I wait a couple of hours since charcoal absorbs everything on its way, and then take 3 pellets of homeopathic Boiron - Histaminum Hydrochlo 30c, 30c, 80 pellets and Bluebonnet Super Quercetin - 90 Vegetarian Capsules.

Over the following days, I drink anti-inflammatory Pukka Herbal Teas Three Ginger Caffeine Free, 20 Count and Numi Organic Tea Turmeric Blends Sampler (Pack of 3) teas, and Traditional Medicinals Teas Organic Throat Coat Tea, 16 Bags which contain licorice, marshmallow root, slippery elm. I take plenty of Garden of Life Primal Defense ULTRA, 60 Capsules , Garden of Life - Omega Zyme Ultra Ultimate Digestive Enzyme Blend and Nordic Naturals - Ultimate Omega, 1000 mg, 60 softgels. I also add NOW Foods L-Glutamine Pure Powder, 1-Pound , NOW Foods - Chlorella Pure Powder Certified Organic , Now Foods, ORGANIC SPIRULINA POWDER, 1LB and Lily Of The Desert - 100% Organic Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice - 32 oz. in my smoothies, drink bone broth, green juice and soups and get plenty of rest.

How do you cope with the symptoms?

Alexandra Le Ny
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Friday, Jun 3, 2016

Cool Down with Foods on Hot Summer Days

Looking for summer recipes that will help you cool down on hot summer days?

Aim for ingredients that have a cooling energy such as celery, coconut, citrus, cucumber, mint, strawberry, tomato, watermelon, etc. Prefer raw foods over cooked foods and definitely stay away from hot, fried and spicy foods.

Here is a list of my favorite summer recipes (from my website):

BREAKFAST

Blueberry Muffins
Chia Pudding
Coconut Yogurt
Seed Bread

STARTERS

Eggplant Dip
Hummus
Kale Chips
Pesto

ENTREES

Cauliflower Rice
Citrus-Herb Chicken
French Lentils Salad with Beets & Fennel
Frittata
Greek Salad
Mediterranean Zucchini stuffed with Beef
Mexican Quinoa Salad
Pasta with Pesto & Zucchini
Polenta with Basil & Sundried Tomatoes
Quinoa & Chickpea Salad
Quinoa Sushi-style
Salmon Tartare
Sardines & Grilled Vegetables
Shrimps, Kale & Shiitake Asian-style
Spiralized Zucchini
Tabbouleh

DESSERTS

Banana Ice Cream
Berry Chia Jam
Berry Crumble
Chocolate Mousse
Raw Almond Balls
Raw Bites

DRINKS

Berry Smoothie
Carrot Juice
Chocolate Shake
Green Juice
Hemp Milk
Lemon Water
Tropical Smoothie

Stay cool :)

Alexandra Le Ny
Certified Health Coach & Yoga Instructor
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