Our government assures the public that many additives in our packaged foods are GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), a categorization that allows manufacturers to put various chemicals in our food to make it profitable. But what they considered safe, we consider toxic. Listen and learn why.
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You gave up gluten, dairy, processed food, and bravely drank a green smoothie every day for two months…but still refuse to give up your nightly red wine? Welcome to the club. Some diet habits are easier to kick than others; partly because you know eliminating, say, sugar from your diet […]
I first discovered this Brownies recipe at Whole Foods and have made it numerous times, tweaking it to make it my own. It’s a guilt-free sweet with no gluten that satisfies and nourishes. What is better than that? Created by Deb Peterson One of the biggest quests I have in my […]
As the chill starts to blanket us this fall, this soup is warming and comforting. 1 T coconut oil 1 medium onion, chopped Sauté above on medium heat till onions are well done. 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 t curry powder 1 t cumin ¼ t red pepper flakes (optional) […]
‘Tis the season! Most of us don’t escape getting at least one cold at this time of year, and chances are, you’ll probably get more than one, especially if you have children. But we’re not defenseless! We may not be able to avoid the viruses, but we can prevent […]
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe seeds from a roasted pumpkin – do not rinse 2 t olive oil sea salt a few dashes turmeric a few dashes cumin a few dashes cayenne ground black pepper Stir together and lay out on a baking sheet. Roast on 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes
Melatonin is much, much more than a hormone that helps us fall asleep. It is a major key to optimal health. Who knew? Listen to discover all the wonders of this hormone we all take very much for granted.
Can you tell we like avocados? It’s on the cover of our cookbook, its our logo on our business cards, its the color of our rack cards and all of our marketing material. We also created a podcast all about their goodness. Listen here. Why do we like them so much? […]
Coconut oil is enjoying its time in the spotlight these days as both a superfood in the kitchen and a miracle worker for countless cosmetic and personal uses. From a more exotic take on vegetable stir fry to excellent waterproof makeup remover (trust us on this one!) coconut oil is […]
Food sensitivities explained. Are you allergic or intolerant of particular foods? How do you know? What do you do about it? Listen to learn about why so many people are walking around uncomfortable and can’t seem to figure out why or how to alleviate it.
Hooray garden tomatoes! Though I often begin mourning the end of summer the last couple weeks of August, I do celebrate the abundance late summer brings us when my tomato plants can’t seem to stop producing (Yay!). Did you know that though tomatoes are mostly thought of in Italian cuisine, […]
It’s summer, and we’re sweating. Some of us more than others. And when we sweat, we lose electrolytes. Oh no! What should we do? Listen to learn about what electrolytes are, exactly, why we need them, how we get them, and how to replenish them. (Hint: Not with Gatorade)