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  • Understanding Cortisol in Midlife

    January 7, 2026

    High Cortisol, Menopause, and the Stress–Hormone Cycle Cortisol is a vital steroid hormone that helps the body respond to stress, regulate blood sugar, manage inflammation, and support daily energy. Under…

  • Understanding Cortisol in Midlife

    Understanding Cortisol in Midlife

    High Cortisol, Menopause, and the Stress–Hormone Cycle Cortisol is a vital steroid hormone that helps the body respond to stress, regulate blood sugar, manage inflammation, and support daily energy. Under…

  • Scrambled Tofu (Eggs)  {v, gf}

    Scrambled Tofu (Eggs) {v, gf}

    I wish I could give tofu a new name. Tofu just doesn’t do it justice. Admittedly, I was hesitant about tofu, and I didn’t really understand it. Somewhere along the…

  • No Yeast Yogurt Loaf Bread!

    No Yeast Yogurt Loaf Bread!

    A No-Yeast, No Rise Yogurt Bread that comes together in less than an hour. It boasts a soft texture that’s loaded with protein. Griddled in butter, it’s remniscent of french…

  • Roasted Garlic Sweet Potato Butter  {gf, v}

    Roasted Garlic Sweet Potato Butter {gf, v}

    Ever make something so good that people ask you about it months later? This is one of those recipes. Honestly, a head of roasted garlic and sweet potatoes? Yup, it’s…

  • No Rise, 4-ingredient, 30-minute Homemade Bread  {v}

    No Rise, 4-ingredient, 30-minute Homemade Bread {v}

    This is the bread you need when you need bread now! ‘Can’t wait 2 hours for a yeast bread to rise and can’t get to the store’ bread. A no-rise,…

  • No Mayo Tuna Fish Salad {gf, v}

    No Mayo Tuna Fish Salad {gf, v}

    This Tuna Salad is so simple yet so delicious! Lemon dressing with pickle juice, crunchy celery, and protein-rich lupini beans that add additional texture. Lupini Beans have a firm, nutty…

  • Holidays can take a toll on the body

    Holidays can take a toll on the body

    What’s really going on in your body this season: Colorful lights and watching Hallmark shows are two of my favorite things about the holidays. Indulgent foods, disrupted routines, late nights,…

  • Black Bean Soup  {gf, v}

    Black Bean Soup {gf, v}

    Black Bean Soup. It’s hearty, filling, protein-rich, inexpensive, and delicious. Blending part of the beans creates a creamy texture without adding cream. Black Bean Soup comes together in about 20…

  • Figgy Crunch Cups  {gf, v}

    Figgy Crunch Cups {gf, v}

    Figgy Crunch Cups are easy, delicious and you just might have all the ingredients in your pantry…save the puffed quinoa. This is another classic ‘rustic recipe’; meaning it doesn’t need…

  • GF Mini Protein Snack Cakes  ~small batch {gf, v optional}

    GF Mini Protein Snack Cakes ~small batch {gf, v optional}

    I’m a big fan of having treats and snacks around. I like to indulge often, so they need to be mini-sized and healthy(ish). These Gluten-Free Mini Protein Snack Cakes fit…

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