Herb Profile: Spirulina

health benefits of spirulina powder

I don’t like using the term superfood, though it could certainly be applied to Spirulina. Though not technically an herb (actually an cyanobacteria), it boasts its fair share of health promoting properties. It is rich in in Chlorophyll, and like plants, gets its energy from the sun. What is it? Spirulina is a natural “algae” (cyanbacteria) powder [...]

Ham and Egg Breakfast Cups

ham and egg breakfast bowls

The other day, I didn’t have enough bacon to make my Bacon and Egg Breakfast Muffins, but I needed something that could cook on its own while I cleaned the kitchen. I had some nitrate free ham in the fridge, and figured it was worth a try… These were delicious and very simple to make! [...]

Grain Free “Oatmeal”

paleo primal oatmeal without the oats

So, after working out the other day, I was really craving protein, but was getting tired of basic scrambled eggs. On a whim, I decided to add coconut oil, almond butter, vanilla and raisins to the eggs (I remember a friend saying she had done something similar). I figured if it was awful, I was [...]

Why I’ve Been Drinking Green Jello [Well, Almost]

spirulina smoothie

I’ve seen several articles lately about the health benefits of gelatin (though I can’t remember where, or I’d link to them). I’ve been taking pure gelatin for quite some time and it is a part of my daily health regimen. According to Nourishing Traditions and much of the information I’ve read from the Weston A. Price foundation, [...]