Motherhood & Lupus: Taking Steps Toward a Healthy Pregnancy

For young women living with Lupus, becoming a mother can be a challenge both emotionally and physically. As the disease progresses, there is an increased risk of miscarriage and pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia. Furthermore, pregnancy has been known to...

Early Metabolic Syndrome Increases Breast Cancer Risk

A recently published study in this year’s edition of Proceedings in the National Academy of Sciences suggests that biochemical changes resulting from metabolic syndrome likely increase breast cancer risk, independent from the role estrogen plays. The research...

In Defense of Coffee

A beloved beverage throughout the USA and the world at large, coffee is often blamed for various health woes. While coffee is not appropriate for everyone, and there is such a thing as “too much” for even the most tolerant of sippers, research has shown a vast array...

Blondie Biscotti ~ Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Flavor Full

Blondie Biscotti Gluten Free ~ Dairy Free ~ Flavor Full Dry Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup millet flour 1/2 cup brown rice flour 1/2 cup quinoa flour 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp xanthan gum 2 tsp ground cinnamon Pinch of cardamom (optional) Wet Ingredients: 1/3...

Cheesy Quinoa Bison Baked Pumpkin

1 Medium sugar pumpkin Filling: 1 cup mixed red and white quinoa 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 lbs of ground bison 1/2 green bell pepper 1/2 yellow onion 1-2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup cheese (Daiya as non-dairy alternative) 1-2 additional vegetables (optional)...