Courtney MarieNov 25, 20203 minHave Your Tried Bone Broth?I love soup in winter! It’s just one of those warm and cozy comforting foods that is so easy to throw together. When I make soup I always...
Courtney MarieSep 4, 20203 minThe Symbiotic Relationship of Probiotics and PrebioticsIf you want to improve your gut health or maintain the good gut health you already have, there are two things you must do. Consume probio...
Courtney MarieAug 22, 20204 minPeru - My First 10 Days (part 3)After my 3 day trek in the Colca Canyon it was back to Arequipa for a night, and it was so fun! I made some amazing friends on my hike an...
Courtney MarieAug 10, 20205 minPeru - My First 10 Days (part 2)Next stop was Huacachina, a desert town built around a natural oasis that has become a pretry big tourist attraction and for good reason...
Courtney MarieAug 2, 20205 minPeru - My First 10 Days (part 1)I can’t believe how quickly time passes and it’s almost a year since I hopped on a plane to Peru. I guess this Covid situation has some h...
Courtney MarieJul 22, 20203 minDiversity - The Key to Gut HealthThe formula is simple: Diverse diet = Diverse microbes = Good health. That is all we have to do help improve our gut health. The problem ...
Courtney MarieJul 11, 20203 minStrawberry Chia Seed JamOH My Goodness! Summer is my favourite time of year, not only because we no longer have to hibernate, well, aside from it being 2020 and ...
Courtney MarieMay 9, 20202 minNutty Breakfast ClustersThese nutty clusters have become a staple in our house. And luckily they are pretty easy to make. You will need a food processor, but I f...
Courtney MarieApr 3, 20203 minHow your Gut Impacts SleepSleep and Your Gut Bacteria I’ll be honest with you, sleep has always been my lowest priority when it comes to my health, but that’s also...
Courtney MarieMar 24, 20202 minWhy you Need Chocolate in your LifeThe Good Bacteria Loved Chocolate, Too If you love chocolate and have you been waiting for someone to tell you that chocolate is good for...
Courtney MarieMar 15, 20204 min6 Steps to a Great Immune SystemWith the Coronavirus at top of mind there is a lot of fear and stress rapidly spreading around the world at the moment. I know the unknow...
Courtney MarieFeb 21, 202015 minGalapagos Islands DIYIt was truly a dream come true! I've wanted to visit the Galapagos Islands since I was a kid, i'm not sure the exact moment when I discov...
Courtney MarieFeb 21, 20202 minMaca - Peruvian Energy FoodFeeling sluggish? Instead of reaching for another cup of coffee, why not turn to maca, Peru's version of ginseng, for a natural lift. Mac...
Courtney MarieSep 4, 20194 minBack to School with EaseI can not believe how quickly summer has passed by. Back-to-school for most littles is today!! I consider myself quite a lucky girl to ha...
Courtney MarieJul 16, 20194 minThirsty on South Boulder PeakAs the weather warms up, staying hydrated becomes more and more important. Water is the quintessential thirst quencher and no other liqui...
Courtney MarieJul 2, 20195 minMy First 14’erThis past weekend I spent almost 9 hours trudging up and down a mountain at Owl’s Head participating in a Spartan Beast obstacle race. It...
Courtney MarieJun 24, 20194 minHow to Dine at your DeskWe all know it can be a challenge sometimes to sit at a desk all day. The following tips and tricks will help you to better manage these ...
Courtney MarieJun 12, 20197 minFats: The Good, The Bad, The Omega Part 2Continuing our discussion on fats, in part one we looked at how to find the best quality fats and oils. This time we are taking a look at...
Courtney MarieMay 17, 20197 minFats: The Good, the Bad, and the OmegaFats have been demonized, shunned and feared in the past, but they are actually a really important nutrient that our body needs. They are...
Courtney MarieApr 30, 20194 minHow My Gut Saved My ButtPeople ask me all the time, 'aren’t you nervous traveling alone'? I usually look at them funny and think no? Why? Wait, should I be? I do...