The Problem with Calcium Supplements
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Calcium is one of the most well-known but misunderstood minerals. It is added to everything from cereal to orange juice, yet there is a lot of evidence that supplements are not…
Katie Wells
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Coconut Chia Porridge Recipe
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Winter may be on its way out, but some mornings my family still craves a warm, nourishing breakfast. Since I found out I’m allergic to eggs, my no-oat oatmeal is…
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Natural Home Remedies for Heartburn
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When I was growing up, my Dad would occasionally get heartburn, and my brother and I really never understood why it seemed to bother him so much. From our perspectives…
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Chia Seed Squeeze Pouches
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I’ve been a big fan of chia seeds for a really long time… I use them in healthy energy bars, chia-kombucha energy drink, and even as an egg replacement. Why…
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Grain Free Flatbread with Spinach and Egg
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I’m so excited to share this grain-free flatbread recipe with you — it’s become a favorite in my house and I know you’ll love it too! There are three parts to…
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How to Make Matcha Marshmallows Recipe
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My original probiotic marshmallow recipe with gut healthy gelatin and natural honey are a kid favorite at our house. Over Easter, I decided to find a way to naturally color these to make…
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7 Benefits of Matcha Green Tea
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Ever resisted a fad for a long time because you didn’t like it or it seemed frivolous only to try it later and discover that you had been missing out…
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How to Care for Curly Hair Naturally
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Note from Katie: I’ve shared many of my favorite hair care products, from mud shampoo to detangling spray and even ways to help hair grow naturally. On all of these…
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The Master Antioxidant: Glutathione
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There is an amazing antioxidant that many people are deficient in and that can be easily depleted by our modern lifestyle. It is the tripeptide Glutathione and it is the body’s most potent…
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Coconut Water Kefir Recipe
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Water kefir is the easiest way that I’ve found to make sure that my children get enough probiotics. It is a naturally fizzy and mildly sweet drink that is created…
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Parsnip Fries with Harissa Mayo
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Forget potatoes: the natural buttery sweetness of these delicious parsnip fries pairs beautifully with the exotic spiciness of a harissa mayo. Frying them in tallow, which is high in conjugated…
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14 Unusual Kitchen Gadgets I Use Daily
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The other day, I was informed by my four-year-old that I am “so old” now. Granted, she gives this label to anyone over the age of 12, but it made…
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Black Seed Oil Uses & Benefits
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There are so many simple natural remedies with a long history of use that have been largely forgotten in modern times. From the health-promoting (and hair-growing) properties of castor oil to…
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DIY Planter Box Tutorial
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Gardening used to be a normal part of life for most people. My grandparents and my grandparent-in-laws (is that a thing?) all talked about times when they ate the food…
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Do Food Dyes Affect Behavior?
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Coloring Easter eggs with the smell of vinegar in the air, brightly colored sweetened drinks or candies and neon gelatin jigglers (not even healthy ones)…. Those were my childhood memories involving…
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Reasons to Hire a Doula + 14 Questions to Ask First
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If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it. ~ John H. Kennell, MD I’ve had the privilege of serving as a doula dozens of…
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How to Season Cast Iron Pans
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Nothing conjures up memories of weekend breakfasts with my family and camping trips like our large, seasoned cast iron pan. As a hand me down that had come from pervious generations…
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How to Grow Sprouts In Your Kitchen
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“A total hippie food”… that was what I thought as I looked down at the turkey, sprouts, and avocado sandwich on flax bread that my friend had insisted I “had…
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Ginkgo Biloba Benefits
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A skinned knee… my first impression of Ginkgo Biloba was not a positive one. We had a single Ginkgo tree in our yard at my house growing up. It has…
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Fish Tacos in Cabbage Leaves
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Many of my recipes are my healthy interpretations of restaurant favorites. I love making healthier versions of recipes at home, but this is not a recipe that I ever expected…
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Natural Remedies for Ear Infections
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As a mom, few things in life are more difficult than seeing your child suffer, and ear infections can be a very painful part of childhood for some kids. As…
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Natural Concealer & Highlighter Recipe
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I once asked my high school drama teacher if I could buy some of the ultra-thick stage makeup from her… she looked at me a little strange, since I wasn’t…
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Sweet Potato Hash Recipe with Sausage and Eggs (Make-Ahead Breakfast!)
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I have a confession, I’m not a food blogger — just a mom who loves to cook. When I started out, my recipes were good, but my pictures were bad.…
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Betaine HCL for Increasing Stomach Acid
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Stomach acid has gotten a bad rap in recent decades as the growing antacid industry marketed products to reduce acid and provide relief. Estimates suggest that half to 3/4 of…