Veggie & Chicken Stirfry with Coconut

This recipe is easy, satisfying, and fun to make. The nutrients in these ingredients support healthy energy levels, proper hormone balance (including the adrenal and thyroid hormones), and help reverse the effects of stress on your body.

Easy Veggie & Chicken Stirfry with Coconut
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

2 tsp coconut oil
8 oz. chicken breast meat cut into 1/2” strips
½ yellow onion, peeled and sliced into long crescents
½ TBS fresh gingerroot, finely diced
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4” half moons
1/2 cup mushrooms of choice, sliced thinly
2 heaping TBS unsweetened shredded coconut
1 TBS sweet mirin (rice-based vinegar)
Black pepper, to taste
Wheat-free tamari sauce, to taste
[Note: If you are allergic or intolerant to soy, use a coconut-based amino sauce instead, like this one: http://www.coconutsecret.com/aminos2.html]

Happy Holidays? Tips to Get Balanced Before You Go Bonkers

Does your holiday routine feel more like a curse than a celebration ? You are not alone.

It’s no secret that December is a tough month for many people. On the one hand, it’s full of fun: presents, parties, sweets, and seeing loved ones. And on the other hand, it’s exhausting. We all do our best to stay afloat among the sea of extra activities such as cooking, baking, shopping, sending cards and attending holiday parties.

What’s Your Food Personality?

We all have food personalities that we have developed over the years. Some of these traits may feel good in the moment, but they don’t serve your ultimate health goals.

I’ve identified the top food personalities that I see in my own clients. I relate to many of them as I struggled with some of the same habits for years. You may not believe it, but I was once a quadruple latte drinker and now, if I had even one cup, I’d be a wreck for days.

What’s your food personality and is it working for you? Or do you want to deal with it… deliciously?

S.A.D. C.R.A.P!™ Complimentary Teleclass on Thursday, Oct 7, 2010

Busy Professionals, Entrepreneurs,
& Fellow Peeps Living with Autoimmune
& Chronic Fatigue:

Delicious Health invites you to…

“S.A.D. C.R.A.P!™

How Everyday Foods are Making You
Tired, Fat, Stressed and Sick
& How to Deliciously Reverse it All”

A complimentary teleclass from Delicious Health ~ we like FREE!

DATE: Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010

TIME: 6 PM Pacific / 7 PM Mountain / 8 PM Central / 9 PM Eastern

This call will be recorded and shared with you later (as an MP3 that you can download) if you register but cannot attend the call live.

The Rise of the Sunshine Vitamin: Why Vitamin D Matters & How to Get Enough

Vitamin D intrigues me. It is classified as both a vitamin and a hormone, and has remained somewhat of an enigma for several decades. A heightened awareness of vitamin D in recent years accompanied with a rising tide of research is bringing this micronutrient to the forefront of nutritional science. My personal interest stems from my reliance on Vitamin D3 supplementation, which has helped me reverse my multiple autoimmune conditions (including fibromyalgia and undifferentiated connective tissue disorder) as well as other health issues. Another personal reason is that, sadly, my maternal uncle passed away at the age of 18, likely due to rickets resulting from an overprotected childhood.

Simla’s Story :: Part 2 :: Anger & Bewilderment

Author’s note: This is the second installment in a series of articles about how I have healed from several health conditions and come to live very well with my autoimmune conditions, which are in full remission as long as I respect my triggers. The specific autoimmune conditions I will be writing about are:  fibromyalgia; undifferentiated connective tissue disorder; and, immunotoxicity. The other health conditions I will refer to in this context are:  chronic fatigue syndrome; adrenal fatigue; asthma; chronic bronchitis; pneumonia; food and environmental allergies; chronic bronchitis; multiple chemical sensitivity; lyme disease (also referred to as lyme’s disease); medication-induced hepatitis and pancreatitis; IBS; digestive issues; leaky gut; dysbiosis; candida; heavy metal toxicity, and others. While it’s personally difficult to relive a lot of this through the act of writing, I hope to provide the information and inspiration I wish I had while I was going through this life-altering experience. I write from the perspectives of a patient, a busy professional, an entrepreneur, a wife, a daughter, and as a certified health coach and nutrition expert, which is what my experience has led me to become. I’d love to hear from you if this proves helpful to you – you can email me at hello(at)enjoydelicioushealth.com. You may also visit www.enjoydelicioushealth.com or www.delicioushealthblog.com to learn more. In health ~ Simla Somturk WIckless, MBA, CHC, NE.

Simla’s Story :: Part I :: Onset & Denial

Author’s note: This is the first installment in a series of articles about how I have healed from several health conditions and come to live very well with my autoimmune conditions, which are in full remission as long as I respect my triggers. The specific autoimmune conditions I will be writing about are:  fibromyalgia; undifferentiated connective tissue disorder; and, immunotoxicity. The other health conditions I will refer to in this context are:  chronic fatigue syndrome; adrenal fatigue; asthma; chronic bronchitis; pneumonia; food and environmental allergies; chronic bronchitis; multiple chemical sensitivity; lyme disease (also referred to as lyme’s disease); medication-induced hepatitis and pancreatitis; IBS; digestive issues; leaky gut; dysbiosis; candida; heavy metal toxicity, and others. While it’s personally difficult to relive a lot of this through the act of writing, I hope to provide the information and inspiration I wish I had while I was going through this life-altering experience. I write from the perspectives of a patient, a busy professional, an entrepreneur, a wife, a daughter, and as a certified health coach and nutrition expert, which is what my experience has led me to become. I’d love to hear from you if this proves helpful to you – you can email me at hello(at)enjoydelicioushealth.com. You may also visit www.enjoydelicioushealth.com or www.delicioushealthblog.com to learn more. In health ~ Simla Somturk WIckless, MBA, CHC, NE.

Simla’s Story Healing from Autoimmune: Series Starting Week of 12/21/2009

[UPDATE: I changed my start date to the week of 12/21/2009. With how busy this month has been for me, I haven't found the head space or quiet, contemplative time to do this type of writing. I will also be clarifying what I mean by "healing" at that time, as this question was raised by a couple of readers recently. Until then, have a wonderful holiday season! Be well ~ Simla ]

30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know

Do you have an Invisible Illness? Welcome to the club!

Groucho Marx, comedian and actor, once said, “I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept people like me as a member.” The Invisible Illness “club” is like that for me. I was invited – against my will – to this club in the summer of 2006. And then, just like Mr. Marx, decided to withdraw my membership. I now live in near/full remission. [Search for "Simla's Story" on this blog to find posts that go further into details about my life living with and healing from invisible illnesses.]

Hear ye! Hear ye! F*R*E*E 5-Day Virtual Conference: Invisible Illness Awareness Week 2009

National Chronic Invisible Illness Awareness Week 2009

F*R*E*E 5-Day Virtual Conference
September 14-18, 2009

Do you live with an invisible illness or have it in the family? Cancer, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Lyme Disease, Lupus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Depression… they’re all invisible… they’re all very real.

Join one or join all 20 free seminars, for F*R*E*E! Get inspired and get tons of tips on living with an invisible illness, or join with a family member / friend to show support.

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