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Blogs & Recipes
Welcome to our blogs and recipes. Blogs — Phoenix Perspectives — are nerdy details, simple tips and useful info from natural and holistic wellness topics. Recipes — Phoenix Kitchen — are simple ingredients, whole-foods, and based on natural and holistic wellness principles.
Blogs and recipes create an excellent library but sit gathering dust when you don't use them. We're going to help you put them into action.
The Foundational Blogs & Recipes have their own tab below. They contain something called a Phoenix Triad. The Triad is a series of 3 steps turning knowledge into action shaping your Wellness Legacy. The Triad is found near the bottom of each Foundational Blog — Phoenix Perspective — and Recipe — Phoenix Kitchen.
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Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto
This bright, feel-good pasta swap keeps things simple, whole, and delicious. Spiralized zucchini noodles tossed with fresh basil pesto deliver all the flavor and satisfaction of pasta — without the heaviness. Packed with vibrant greens, healthy fats, and pure flavor, it’s a clean, energizing dish that celebrates the power of simple, whole-food ingredients.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Mediterranean Chickpea Power Salad
Bright, fresh, and full of flavor — this Mediterranean Chickpea Power Bowl turns simple ingredients into a vibrant whole-food meal. Chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, parsley, mint, and feta come together with olive oil and lemon for the perfect mix of energy and balance. Quick to make, endlessly customizable, and bursting with color, it’s clean eating made easy, nourishing, satisfying, and refreshingly real.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Plant-Based vs. Animal Protein: What Your Body Really Wants
Learn the real differences between plant-based and animal protein, how each supports energy and wellness, and simple ways to mix both for balanced nutrition.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
The Clean-Eating Trap & How to Break Free
Clean eating often becomes confusing and overwhelming. Learn how simple patterns, real foods, and small repeatable steps make eating well easier and more sustainable.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Decoding Food Labels: How to Read Between the Lines of Nutrition Claims
Walk through any grocery aisle and you'll see words like natural, clean, or low-fat, but the truth behind those labels is rarely clear. Modern food packaging now informs and persuade, blending facts with marketing. In this Phoenix Perspective, learn to read between the lines, spot serving-size sleight of hand, and move from overwhelm to empowerment.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Clean Label Pantry Staples: How to Stock a Healthy, Real-Food Kitchen
A healthy kitchen doesn’t begin with a perfect diet — it begins with simple, real-food choices. Discover how clean label staples like whole grains, natural oils, and nut butters can make healthy eating effortless. Clear your pantry, simplify your ingredients, and take the first step toward your wellness legacy.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
The Ultimate Guide to Deep Restorative Sleep
Discover why deep restorative sleep is the foundation of wellness and vitality. Learn how quality rest repairs tissues, strengthens immunity, balances hormones, and sharpens memory. Explore science-backed insights and practical steps to create nightly routines that support true restoration for body and mind.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Hormone Harmony: Get Your Rhythm Back
Discover how restoring hormone balance can reset your natural rhythm and support lasting wellness. Learn how circadian cycles, stress and lifestyle choices influence hormones, and explore practical steps to restore balance, boost energy and feel aligned from the inside out.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Blueprint: Reduce Inflammation Naturally
Discover how an anti-inflammatory lifestyle supports lasting wellness. Learn how whole foods, healthy fats, and daily habits reduce chronic inflammation, restore balance, and protect long-term vitality. Explore science-backed strategies to build a lifestyle that nourished your body from the inside out.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
The Gut–Brain Connection Explained
Discover the gut brain connection and why your digestive health influences mood, memory and resilience. Learn how the microbiome communicates with the nervous system shaping hormones and mental clarity. Explore science-backed insights and practical steps to support both gut and mind for balanced, lasting wellness.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Mind-Body Alignment Practices for Everyday Balance
Discover simple mind-body alignment practices that bring balance to your daily life. From yoga and Tai Chi to mindfulness techniques, learn how these science-backed approaches reduce stress, improve resilience, and support overall wellness. Explore practical ways to restore harmony between body and mind.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Natural Stress Relief Strategies That Actually Work
Discover natural stress relief strategies proven to work. From mindfulness and meditation to movement and exercise, explore science-back practices that calm the mind, reduce tension, and build resilience. Learn how simple daily habits can restore balance and support lasting wellness.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
The Power of Community in Wellness
Community is a powerful force for wellness. Strong connection lowers stress, boosts resilience, and even improves long-term wellness. Discover how belonging and supportive relationships create a foundation for lasting vitality, and why nurturing community is essential for your well-being.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Restorative Nutrition Basics: How to Rebuild Your Body from the Inside Out
Discover the power of restorative nutrition and how whole foods can help nourish your body from within. Learn how nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, and gut-supportive foods reduce inflammation, rebuild strength, and restore balance. A science-based, nature-inspired approach to supporting long-term wellness from the inside out.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
The Best Supplements to Boost Immunity Naturally
Looking to strengthen your immune system the natural way? Discover the top supplements that science and holistic wellness agree can make a difference - from vitamin C and D to zinc, probiotic, and elderberry. Learn how these powerful nutrients support your body's defenses and help you stay resilient year-round.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
8 Natural Tips for Better Sleep
Struggling to stay asleep at night? Explore 8 natural tips for better sleep from creating a relaxing evening routine to nourishing your body with whole foods that support gut health and hormone balance. Learn how daily habits, stress management, and a healthy sleep environment can help you fall asleep faster and enjoy more restful nights - without relying on quick fixes.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Understanding Leaky Gut: Natural, Holistic Ways to Support Digestive Balance
Learn what leaky gut is, how it affects overall wellness and discover natural, holistic ways to support a healthy gut lining. Explore diet, lifestyle and mindful living tips that promote digestive balance.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
How to Read Food Labels: Decoding Ingredients, Sugars, and Fats in Your Food
Learn how to read food labels with confidence. Discover how to spot hidden sugars, understand different types of fats, and decode confusing ingredient lists. This holistic guide helps you make healthier choices, avoid misleading marketing terms, and choose foods that truly support your wellness.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Strength From the Center: Why Learning to Engage Your Core is Essential for a Strong, Balanced Body
Discover how to strengthen your weak core muscles for a strong, balanced body. Learn why engaging your core is essential for holistic health.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
Glow Naturally: Create Your Own Dry Powder Face Mask with Cacao, Matcha, Clay and Honey
Discover a natural face mask recipe with cacao, matcha, clay, and honey for radiant skin. This natural face mask recipe offers pure, glowing results.
Dr. Jessica Bacon
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