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Simple Answers for Healthier Families
Dairy is a tricky topic when it comes to health. We all depend on it in some form as babies. But the question about adults and dairy is a tougher one to answer. Processed junk “food” obviously has no place in a healthy diet, but is dairy healthy? Dairy Defined Dairy products are made up …
With all the stress of modern-day life, it can start to take a toll on our health. Adaptogens like ashwagandha help mitigate the effects and support the nervous system. Plus lots of other health benefits. Today I’m sharing the benefits of ashwagandha and how to make an ashwagandha tincture that’s worth having in your home …
Since focusing on eating healthy, whole foods years ago, I’ve had a lot of salads. From mason jar salads to my favorite strawberry and feta cheese salad. With all of these salad options, I’ve come up with plenty of homemade salad dressings to go with them. This creamy blue cheese dressing and dip is the …
Creatine is a popular supplement for strength training and high-intensity exercise. It’s not surprising because this compound is known to improve energy and endurance. Creatine can also enhance the physical effects of bodybuilding – and not only appearance. Supplementing can improve both muscle strength and muscle growth. Yet, creatine benefits go beyond the gym. After …
Natural deodorant has gotten really popular in recent years, but a lot of people have mixed results. This probiotic deodorant recipe doesn’t just mask the odor, it attacks it at the source! One of the most asked questions on my popular homemade deodorant post is: “Can I put this in a plastic deodorant container for …
Cauliflower isn’t a vegetable everyone in my family loves. The kids will eat it if it’s loaded with butter, but for some of them, it’s not on their favorites list. Unless of course I make this loaded cauliflower recipe with bacon! Last night, everyone in my family ate this, including my child who isn’t a …
In college, I loved taking protein powder as a way to add in nutrients and calories without having to take the time to eat a full meal (spoken like a true type-A). I also loved making an iced latte with protein powder for breakfast. However, is protein powder healthy? Obviously, it had to be a …
I love a good face mask. Not only can they be good for your skin, but it’s also a good way to get a little self care in. These peel-off face mask recipes with gelatin are exfoliating, moisturizing, and a great addition to your skincare routine! What are Peel-Off Face Masks? In the past, I’ve …
When I gave up grains I thought spaghetti and meatballs would be off the menu. Turns out you can have your grain and gluten-free meatballs and eat them too! This gluten-free meatball recipe is simmered in a delicious tomato sauce and works great with gluten-free spaghetti or spaghetti squash. The Best Gluten-Free Meatballs It depends …
After a long hiatus, pasta is back for many of us! Why? Because pasta isn’t synonymous with wheat anymore. You can get chickpea pasta, lentil pasta, rice pasta, and more. There’s another (ancient) option you may have seen recently on store shelves… einkorn flour. While shopping in the “healthier pasta” section, you may have come …
Regular tap water can be a source of many chemicals from chlorine to fluoride and many others. We have a water filter for our drinking water, so why not have a bath water filter too? Thoughts on Bath Water Filters I’ve gotten lots of water filters over the years. While I still use the drinking …
The infamous McDonald’s Shamrock Shake makes its rounds once a year at the Golden Arches. Over 60 million of them have been sold since they were first introduced. With 54 ingredients in each shake, though, they’re pretty much the opposite of real food! This St. Patrick’s day, you can try a healthy copycat Shamrock Shake …
Before starting my natural health journey, I never really understood how much our choices affected us. These diet and lifestyle choices have far-reaching effects. Over the years I’ve seen firsthand how nutrition, toxins, and trauma impact health. Things I once attributed to genetics, I now realize have many causes. Believe it or not, nutritional and …
I’ve done my fair share of cloth diaper changes over the years. Like any concerned mom I opted for baby wipes I thought were safe and healthy for little ones. It turns out many baby wipes aren’t what they seem. So instead I came up with these DIY baby wipes with natural ingredients (plus they’re …
