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It may have an unusual sounding name to native English speakers, but Pakistani kima has become one of my favorite dinner recipes. I tried this recipe at a friend’s suggestion and adapted it slightly to fit our family’s preferences. The result is a fast, easy, delicious recipe that makes for great leftovers. (If there is any …
Note from Katie: Resistant Starch has gotten a lot of press lately for its ability to culture beneficial gut bacteria. It is a prebiotic, which complements a probiotic. I invited Genevieve from Mama Natural to tell us more. Enter Genevieve… We often hear about the importance of probiotics, and rightfully so. They can help improve …
Note from Katie: Trying to get/stay in shape at home can be tough. Especially when you have little ones running around all day. I’ve asked Robin Konie from Thank Your Body to give some tips for busy moms coping with exercise excuses. Enter Robin… I love to move. Just ask my husband and he will …
Sometimes the best things in life are free… or really, really cheap, like this natural glass cleaner recipe. I’ve experimented with many types of natural cleaners and have finally found natural options that are as good (or better) than conventional cleaners. Natural Glass Cleaner This natural glass cleaner was a pretty easy recipe to figure out …
Note from Katie: My homemade chewable vitamins recipe is one of the most popular recipes on my site and I often get questions about different variations. Today, Sylvie McCracken from HollywoodHomestead.com shares a gummy snack recipe that is kid and adult approved. Enter Sylvie… You might say I’m a bit gelatin obsessed. You might be right. …
I’d been craving (leptin problem maybe?) some jerk chicken lately, probably because the flavors remind me of the beach, which is what I am really craving… Anyway, since there are no places around here that can make good jerk chicken, I played around with recipes until I found this Caribbean jerk chicken recipe, which is …
What is Astragalus? Astragalus root has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Like barberry root, it is said to support immune function. Astragalus is a powerful adaptogenic herb that has gained popularity recently as research has emerged about the possibility that it can protect DNA and increase longevity. Recent research has shown that …
