Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
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Before I started eating real foods, ferments like sauerkraut and kombucha weren’t even on my radar. These fermented foods tasted and smelled too strong to me, and I had no…
Katie Wells
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Inspiring Aronia Berry Recipes
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I’ve talked about aronia berry before, but it deserves another mention. These super berries are packed with health benefits and can be used in many different ways. Here are some…
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Lent Dinner Ideas (And Breakfasts)
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Over the years I’ve adopted different eating traditions thanks to family and religious practices. Like our Christmas Eve tradition of eating 7 different types of fish. Lent is another one…
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The Benefits of Meditation (and How to Do It)
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If I had to name one of the most commonly recommended health tips from hundreds of podcast guests, it would be to adopt a meditation practice. In fact, on-air or…
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How to Make Beeswax Candles
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There’s something comforting about the soft, flickering glow of a scented candle. They add a sense of calm and warmth to your surroundings. While it was hard to give up…
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Decadent Flourless Chocolate Torte
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Sometimes I’m craving a little chocolate and want to get a healthy fix. Instead of turning to a sugary chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream though, there are plenty of…
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Lemon Magnesium Gummies Recipe
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I’ve been on a gummy kick lately as a fun and tasty way to increase our nutrient intake. While I’ve made healthy gelatin in different ways over the years, I…
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Sheet Pan Eggs With Sweet Potatoes
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My kids eat a lot of eggs for breakfast, but they get tired of scrambled eggs and veggies on repeat. Over the years I’ve come up with some creative breakfast…
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Aronia Berry Benefits (and How to Use Them)
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In my Home Remedies For Pink Eye article, I briefly mentioned a little-known super fruit called black chokeberry or aronia berry. While you may have noticed it on an ingredients…
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How to Make DIY Floor Cleaner for a Healthier Home
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When my oldest child was about six months old I suddenly became much more interested in finding a natural and DIY floor cleaner recipe. I now had a pint-size inspector…
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Berry Probiotic Gummies
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I’m not a fan of most gummy vitamins since they’re full of sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. A yummy and healthy way to get that fun gummy texture though is…
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Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance: Does It Work?
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Mom life has plenty of ups and downs. There are joys and blessings, but also stress (both emotionally and physically). Besides everyday life, we also have the ups and downs…
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Rosemary Oil For Better Hair
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As a mom of 6, I’ve had my fair share of postpartum hair loss! And I’m not alone. By age 50 nearly 25% of women and 50% of men experience…
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Is Low Fat Healthy?
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Like most things in the nutrition world, fats are back in style. At least certain kinds, and in certain amounts. Some healthcare providers still recommend a low-fat diet, but is…
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Easy White Chicken Chili
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In our house, we’re always looking for creative ways to add more soup to the menu. It’s the perfect, easy weeknight meal full of nourishing veggies, protein, and broth. This…
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Is Melatonin Safe? Plus How to Use it
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We all know what it feels like to get a terrible night’s sleep. We wake up feeling foggy and disoriented. We’re easily frustrated, overwhelmed, or forgetful. Many turn to melatonin…
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Sea Moss Gummies (With Apple Cinnamon)
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I’ve been known to try some interesting things in the name of health. We can add eat seaweed to that list too. Sea moss has gained popularity in recent years…
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Brainpower Protein Shake Recipe
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Quality protein is an important key to healthy eating, but sometimes it’s tricky to get enough. This delicious high protein shake not only fuels your muscles but your brain health…
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75 Hard Challenge Review (and What I’d Do Differently)
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Have you heard of the 75 Hard workout challenge? It’s one of the many recent challenges presented by influencers in the health and wellness space. Is it just a passing…
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Home Remedies For Pink Eye
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Eye problems are never fun, especially for kids. Pink eye is a common childhood ailment that can also spread to adults. With these home remedies for pink eye though, you’ll…
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Easy Hot Honey Recipe
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Homemade hot honey is one of the newer hot sauces in town. This tasty condiment is made with fresh or dried chilies and sweet honey and tastes delicious drizzled over…
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Oil Pulling Benefits For a Healthier Mouth
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Oil pulling is an age-old regimen rooted in ancient Ayurvedic medicine. It’s now a home remedy that uses natural substances to clean and detoxify the mouth and teeth. But is…
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How to Make Your Own Natural Vapor Rub
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Hopefully cold and flu season won’t strike your home this year. But in case it does, this natural vapor rub is a good home remedy to have around. It’s safe…
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Herbal Wassail Recipe
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Ever since the first Christmas I can remember, I woke up to the warm smell of cinnamon, apple, cranberry, and orange simmering in the crock pot. It was a tradition…