Healthy Eating
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Build Your Immune System Naturally
In addition to social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus, simple changes in diet can help boost your immune system and keep you as healthy as possible. Obviously if you are feeling ill, you should consult a medical professional. But if you are feeling OK and just want to be more prepared to fight any virus, there are natural ways to help boost your immune system: Apple Cider Vinegar Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water and drink this blend once or twice each day. According to some health professionals and a lot of “old wives’ tales”, apple cider vinegar may change the pH…
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Recipe to try: Le Pain Quotidien Chia & Coconut Pudding
A couple of weeks ago I was in the mood for chia seed pudding, something I had tried in Denver with my youngest daughter (shout out to Molly!) and loved so much that it took on a mythical quality…especially since I could never recreate it at home. But this day was different. I found a recipe in the Le Pain Quotidien cookbook by Alain Coumont and Jean-Pierre Gabriel (2013) that was topped with a beautiful passion fruit sauce. With only four ingredients total, this recipe seemed easy, doable, and delicious. If it came out anywhere near as yummy as the pudding I’d had in Denver, it would be a keeper!…