Blog — Food As Medicine
5 Ways to Naturally Boost your Dopamine
You’ve heard of dopamine but what exactly is it, why do we need it and how do we get more of it? Dopamine is a chemical in your brain that plays a role in the regulation of cognition, memory, motivation, mood, attention and learning. It also aids in decision-making and sleep regulation. So I don’t know about you, but I need lots of dopamine in my day to keep me going! Unfortunately, certain lifestyle factors and medical conditions can interfere with our happy dopamine levels. How do you know you’re low on dopamine? Do you have loss of pleasure in...
Simone Wan Moran
Alcohol—Stress Reliever or Stress Inducer?
We can all benefit in multiple ways from changing some habits and reducing toxins in our lives. Unfortunately, it's a harsh reality that we carry toxins in our bodies, which can stress our physical and emotional selves. And we may be introducing toxins into our bodies that we may think are stress reducers, but that actually increase stress vs. reducing it. A common belief is that having a drink—a glass of wine, a beer for example—is a stress-reducer. Many of us have a habit of drinking some type alcoholic beverage when we get home after a long day of work. With the...
Simone Wan Moran
5 Super Powers of Medicinal Mushrooms
I’m sure you’ve been hearing the buzz about putting shrooms in coffee, shrooms in power bars, shrooms in granola, shrooms everywhere! Why suddenly all the shroom craze? Although it seems like a new trend, medicinal mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in traditional healing. They have the magical power of boosting energy, regulating digestion, and helping treat and prevent diseases. More than 2,000 edible mushrooms exist on the planet, that’s why it’s ideal to rely on a licensed herbalist to help guide you on what you should and shouldn’t use. Here are some reasons on why you should...
Simone Wan Moran
Adaptogen Rich Paleo Blueberry Granola
Want a yummy, high protein breakfast that tastes like heaven and makes you feel like you're flying in the clouds? Try this paleo granola recipe that has a packet of IN:PEACE, which has over 1,500 mg of adaptogenic herbs to keep you chill. Great for kids too!!! 1 IN:Peace packet2 cups almonds I used 1 cup chopped and 1 cup sliced1 cup walnuts roughly chopped1 cup coconut flakes2 tablespoons chia seeds1/3 cup maple syrup¼ cup coconut oil melted¼ cup creamy almond butter1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons cinnamon½ teaspoon kosher salt1 cup dried blueberries (I like Trader Joe's) InstructionsPreheat the...
Simone Wan Moran
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