Dr. Joey's self-care blog
health, wellness, & self-care
July 18, 2022
I love having a bit of crunch on my salad but….I do better staying grain or gluten free. I make these croutons below in the air fryer and use almond flour bread (some may call this keto bread). A very easy recipe – enjoy! Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 5 slices of gluten free bread, almond bread […]
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I love having healthy grain free muffins as part of a grab and go breakfast or an afternoon snack at the office. These muffins are naturally sweet, grain free and rich in fibre. INGREDIENTS 2 cups blanched almond flour 2 eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup or monk fruit sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sea […]
July 16, 2022
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July 15, 2022
I am often asked by my clients and readers if going plant based puts them at risk for being protein deficient. Absolutely not! You can definitely get enough protein if you are plant based -but it is important to be aware of the basics. Proteins are made up of building blocks called amino acids. Your body […]
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If you have followed me over the years – you know I am always beating the “eat your greens” drum. Why? Because greens are so rich of fibre and phytonutrients and eating them on a regular basis has been shown to prevent and even help to reverse various disease processes. One of the staple green […]
July 13, 2022
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July 10, 2022
Supplementing with collagen has become extremely popular in the past few years. But is all this excitement worth the hype? Research is pointing in the direction of yes! Collagen is one of the major building blocks in skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and blood vessels. In other words, collagen acts like the “glue” that holds […]
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If you have read my blogs or watched me on Instagram – you may know my daughter Faith is celiac and I am gluten free. Does that mean we have no fun with food? Heck no! What it means is that we have become pretty darn great at gluten and dairy free cooking. In truth […]
July 10, 2022
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July 4, 2022
When building a Buddha bowl at home, I love topping it off with tahini salad dressing. This easy and delicious dressing will last in your fridge for up to 3 days. If not used immediately, it may thicken and will need to be re-blended with an extra little bit of water. INGREDIENTS ¼ cup tahini paste 2 tablespoons lemon […]
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When I wrote my second book The Natural Makeover Diet years ago, I included a section in the book that detailed how “you are only as healthy as your pipes”. In other words, you are only as healthy as you are absorbing, digesting and excreting. Symptoms such as bloating, reflux, stomach aches and constipation are […]
July 4, 2022
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June 30, 2022
Are you looking to feel your very best? Try these simple daily routines to improve both your physical and mental health!
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Of all my favorite herbs – cilantro is one of my favorites. Cilantro has long been used for medicinal purposes and has been shown to have some impressive health benefits that may include: Balancing blood sugars Ridding the body of toxic metals Reducing anxiety Reducing stomach upset May help to reduce neurological inflammation Prevention of […]
