Recipes

Psyllium Husk for Husky Poop - Blog Image
Gut Health 6 min read

Psyllium Husk for Husky Poop

It may be a bit brash for me to talk to you about your BMs this early in the day. Fortunately, it’s just you and me right now. Nobody’s looking over your shoulder and I promise there’s not a person...

By Andrea Nakayama
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Recipes 3 min read

Backyard barbeque summer slaw

Here’s the truth: A potluck or barbeque—like you might be planning in celebration of the 4th of July here in the States—can trigger surprising digestive distress. Perhaps even some explosions akin ...

By Andrea Nakayama
Nutrition 6 min read

Zucchini

Did you enjoy your 4th of July? Independence day. The celebration of victory. A glorius extended weekend for those of us in the states. A grand old time. Yet for me the 4th is also one of those mi...

By Andrea Nakayama
Recipes 7 min read

Tributes & Turmeric

turmeric!Plus. . . a note from Andrea recipe for Spicy Cauliflower Soup turmeric: calming the internal fires & please do come join me. . . Catch me on the THYROID SESSIONS tomorrow!And it’s not...

By Andrea Nakayama
Tapping the Potential of Holistic Nutrition with Turmeric - Blog Image
Nutrition 5 min read

Holistic Nutrition: Tapping Turmeric's Potential

Turmeric: The potent golden rootToday we pay tribute to a spice that’s renowned for its bold color and potent healing powers. With its well-established reputation for reducing inflammation, support...

By Andrea Nakayama
Aloe Vera Juice: Healing the Skin (Inside & Out) - Blog Image
Recipes 1 min read

Sweet Valentine

Did you forget to order Valentine’s treats?Do you want a healthier and yummier chocolate confection? It’s not too late to make your own simple & delicious candy for the holiday.For those of yo...

By Andrea Nakayama
Nutrition 7 min read

Oh Nuts!

There are so many things I love about the work I do. I love helping clients and course participants to better understand their unique bodies and how to support themselves. I love the people I meet...

By Andrea Nakayama
Aloe Vera Juice: Healing the Skin (Inside & Out) - Blog Image
Recipes 6 min read

Noodles for everyone!

Sometimes you just don’t have time to make it yourself.Consumer’s Report, from Replenish PDX, offers recommendations and reviews for foodstuff you can purchase while aiming to achieve your optimal ...

By Andrea Nakayama
Aloe Vera Juice: Healing the Skin (Inside & Out) - Blog Image
Recipes 3 min read

It's here! It's here!

It’s spring I’m talking about.Yes indeed. It’s here. Have you noticed it too?Every spring I fall in love all over again. . . I fall in love with the weather, teased by the whimsical days of warmth...

By Andrea Nakayama
Functional Nutrition for Digestive Health: Oat Bran - Blog Image
Recipes 5 min read

Functional Nutrition for Digestive Health: Oat Bran

I recently had the great opportunity to speak to a group of doctors about the relationship between food and physiology—between each meal and the now-notable role of the microbiota. I’m guessing the...

By Andrea Nakayama
Aloe Vera Juice: Healing the Skin (Inside & Out) - Blog Image
Recipes 3 min read

Energy bars

Last week I wrote about lowering the stakes when considering dietary change. This week we’re keeping it lighter. In fact, instead of lowering the stakes, we’re raising the bar. The energy bar that ...

By Andrea Nakayama