How to Make Healthy Jello

healthy homemade jello no sugar

Oh, Jello…. the sugar (or chemical) laden mystery food of hospitals and cafeterias. I went to public school and got my fair share of this stuff back then, so I had never made this for my kids… until now. The “Jello” Gelatin you can buy in stores is packed with sugar or chemical sugar substitutes, [...]

Very Berry Cobbler

healthy paleo berry cobbler

Oh Monday… seemed like a good time for a healthy dessert recipe! This is one that we’ve made several times lately, and it is delicious. I’ve now used up the last of our frozen berries from last summer, but thankfully, berry season isn’t too far away, and the strawberry plants should produce well this year! [...]

Ham and Egg Breakfast “Bowls”

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! [...]

Best Way to Whiten Teeth Naturally [and Prevent Poisoning?]

how to whiten teeth naturally with charcoal

As crazy as it sounds, this one simple home remedy can really whiten teeth (and help with gum disease) and is also very effective against food poisoning and other types of internal toxins. I used Activated Charcoal a few months ago when I had an awful bout of food poisoning, and it worked wonders! This [...]

Pumpkin Bread and Muffins [Coconut Flour]

pumpkin muffins coconut flour paleo primal

This coconut flour Pumpkin Bread (or muffins) is another delicious variation of my Apple Cinnamon Coconut Flour Muffins  and my Grain Free Banana Bread. This bread is delicious by itself or with a little melted butter or coconut oil. If you eat dairy, you can pour half of the batter into an 8×8 pan, add slices [...]

Loaded Sweet Potato Soup

loaded sweet potato soup paleo primal

I used to love making potato soup, clam chowder and other potato based soups and stews. Now that we don’t eat white potatoes, I hadn’t made any of them in a years. I found my old recipe when I was cleaning out my cabinets, and decided to try a sweet potato version. I used winter [...]

Thanksgiving Day Healthy Menu Plan and Shopping List

savory grain free stuffing paleo primal

Hosting a healthy and delicious Thanksgiving meal for your friends or family can be pretty simple and stress free, though it does require some work. To make things easier, I prepare a menu plan, print my recipes and a shopping list ahead of time so that I can make most of the dishes in the [...]