Have you ever wondered if you have a mild case of bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is associated with mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. It is nothing to joke about.

Maybe you're not eager to jump into a full detox, but you are interested in flushing a few toxins. Don't worry, I've completely got your back. Here are 15 foods that are well documented to help the body in its natural process of detoxification.

I love a cold vegetable salad in the middle of the hot summer. This green bean salad is crisp, über flavorful, and has enough healthy fats to meet the Food Foundation criteria of being a nutrient dense recipe.

Some countries enjoy the plantain raw like a banana, but for the American palate, I recommend cooking this starchy fruit to bring out the subtle sweetness. Topped with mango' salsa, this dish takes me to the tropics.

Why is it that sometimes we have the energy to run around the world and other days we get exhausted just trying to hold down the couch? The answer is in your hormones.

You should probably know that detoxing can be very dangerous to your health which is why I designed the Food Foundation Detox to teach you how to detoxify your body safely.

From a chef's perspective, throwing eggs into a beautiful quiche is an easy way to impress. The beauty with the perfect quiche recipe is that anything goes. You can follow my basic guidelines and make this with leftovers you find in the fridge.

When my daughter's school presented their annual multi-cultural studies, I decided to share the wonderful treasures of local foods and how to cook them with health and heritage values in mind.

Jill's health improved so drastically after that first detox that her husband decided to join us in the fall detox later that year. "What I did not know was that not only would the detox change my health, but it would change our lives." - Jill

Eating blue and purple foods should be a piece of cake. These lustrous gems are not only full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories known for reducing the symptoms of disease, but they taste DELICIOUS!