‘Tis the season for the holiday gatherings we look forward to all year! But we know that with this season comes food – the yummy kind that doesn’t normally fit into a clean eating plan. When I first started my health journey seven years ago, committing to eat real food, these get-togethers would sometimes bring […]
The holidays are coming and that sometimes means taking an airplane to visit friends and relatives. Since it is well known that airline travel presents the body with a myriad of stressors and this festive time is concurrent with the yearly cold and flu season, it is wise to be proactive and take steps to […]
Now that winter is coming, I’m looking for dishes to celebrate squash season! I love winter squashes because they are so satisfying and hearty, yet loaded with nutrition and health benefits. They are an easy way to get your carb-fix without affecting your waistline – always a good thing! The pomegranate seeds in this dish are bursting […]
A Bath Recipe to Neutralize Ionizing Radiation Exposure This salt and soda soak is a radiation-neutralizing bath designed to help you detox and to clear your system of ionizing radiation, a particularly invasive environmental factor that can devastate your immune system. A salt and soda soak is an ideal way to detox after taking a […]
This is my go-to recipe for any potluck gathering because it pairs well with most any dish served in the fall and winter. It’s also versatile and can be easily tweaked to use any combination of root veggies that are fresh and readily available. The addition of pineapple juice truly sets it apart from any […]
I absolutely love this healthy spelt crust pumpkin pie because it’s easy, has a ton of flavor and the main ingredient is a vegetable! When I first made it, I knew the search for the best pumpkin pie recipe had ended…and that this treat wouldn’t be confined to the holiday season. I’m betting you’ll feel […]
We’re excited to introduce Linda Wagner, who is joining the Branch Basics team this fall. Linda is a talented writer and and experienced Nutrition Coach who runs her own blog (LindaWagner.net), full of recipes and healthy living tips. We asked Linda to share a few of her favorite healthy holiday recipes here on the Branch […]
Autumn is in the air and according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, fall’s onset kicks off the cold and flu season which typically peaks during the winter months. Colds and flu spread from person to person, mostly through coughs, sneezes, talking, or by touching an infected surface then transmitting it to […]
Chicken bone broth has been considered throughout history as a base for traditional healing soups in cultures around the world. The bones and meat from healthy, organic, pasture-raised chickens release an abundant array of powerful micro nutrients, amino acids, antioxidants, and minerals into the water when simmered for hours at a low temperature. The resultant […]
The Medicinal Properties of Chicken Soup with Bone Broth What could be more inviting on a crisp fall day than a steaming bowl of chicken soup? Studies show that humble soup is more than just a tasty meal. Treasured by traditional cultures chicken soup has been documented to help clear nasal congestion, reduce upper respiratory […]