Banana Bread Muffins Recipe (Grain Free)
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Before a reader by the name of Sarah suggested this recipe, I didn’t have a banana bread or muffin recipe on the site. I’m not a big fan of bananas so I…
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The Wellness Mama blog provides simple answers for healthier families through research, tutorials, recipes, humor, and living life with lots of kids!
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Is Glucomannan Healthy or Just Hype?
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Glucomannan has many health benefits, but it is best known as a weight loss aid. It is an important component of certain foods in Asian cuisine, such as shirataki noodles.…
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Essential Oil Cooling Spray for Summer
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It might just be that I’m spending a lot of time outdoors with my kids, but this summer has seemed unusually hot to me. Not only has it been hot,…
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9 Easy Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes From Scratch
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Salad dressings are also the only way some parents ever succeed in getting kids to eat vegetables. They certainly have their place, but the store-bought ones are loaded with omega-6…
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The Best Greens Superfood Powders: Are They Worth It? (+ How to Find a Good One)
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You can’t out-supplement a poor diet (or poor sleep or high stress either). But even with a perfect diet and great sleep, it is still possible to experience nutrient deficiencies…
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DIY Sugar Wax for Ridiculously Smooth Skin
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Sugar waxing is one of the few uses for white sugar I can get behind. (Sugar scrubs come in at a close second!) Here’s how to make your own natural…
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Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe
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In college, orange chicken was my weakness. I loved Chinese food and frequently ordered other menu items, but the crispy chicken tossed with vegetables and a sweet and spicy orange…
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How to Stop Emotional Eating & Reset Cravings
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Food addiction is a real problem in our modern society. Many women especially have a lot of guilt and shame around their weight and not being able to “control” their…
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DIY Eyelash Growth Serum for Luscious Lashes
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Big eyes and long eyelashes are a classic feminine trait and many women have gone to great lengths (pun intended) for them. I even made my own natural eye shadow…
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Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe
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Honey mustard is a kid favorite at our house. My kids love it on homemade chicken fingers and on salads. I love it on spring salad with berries. No matter what we eat…
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Backyard Ideas to Keep Kids Playing Outside All Summer
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In our family, we’re big on creating experiences instead of having things, and we spend a lot of time outdoors. I’ve always said I hoped to be the house in…
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Simple Homemade Glass Cleaner Recipe
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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…
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Korean Chicken Wings With Gochujang Sauce
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You may have noticed the appearance of some recipes lately that use a certain type of Korean red pepper flake called gochugaru. I love the warm spice of these little…
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Natural Constipation Remedies for Adults & Kids
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Constipation is never fun to deal with and can often become a major concern if it becomes long-term — especially in our kiddos. However, it is a great indicator of…
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Natural Tinted Face Lotion Recipe (Like BB Cream)
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If you’ve been reading Wellness Mama for long, you know that I’m not a fan of using chemicals that I can’t pronounce to clean my house or rubbing them on…
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Fresh Strawberry Pie (Gluten and Dairy Free)
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When I come across a good deal on strawberries in the summer, I tend to take advantage of it. We have a lot of strawberry lovers in this house so…
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Is Fluoride Bad for You? Effects for Thyroid & Body
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You likely know that mercury, lead, and other heavy metals are not great for the body and can cause a host of issues. But whether or not fluoride is safe…
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DIY Vitamin C Serum for Bright, Even Skin
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Vitamin C serum is an anti-aging natural skincare ingredient often found in high-end beauty regimens. You can find this antioxidant in many moisturizers, lotions, and creams as well. Why all the…
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Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding With Blackberry Jam
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While I don’t avoid dairy, we don’t really drink cow’s milk in our house. Since that’s the case, I enjoy experimenting with varying types of milk for cooking and drinking. We use…
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Is Grilling Healthy? (+ Grilling Recipes)
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I’m a fan of summer. The beach, the outdoors, more sunshine… not to mention backyard cookouts featuring our favorite mouth-watering BBQ on the grill. While I love a good barbecue…
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DIY Pregnancy Stretch Mark Salve
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Oh, stretch marks… I got stretch marks with my first pregnancy and have since gotten rid of them, even through five more pregnancies. Better yet, I haven’t gotten any new…
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Homemade Gochujang Paste (Korean Chili Paste)
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I’ve been having fun exploring the flavors of various Asian cuisines. I was on a Chinese food kick for a while, and then switched to Indian, and have dabbled a…
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How to Make a Fairy Garden for Kids
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There’s something magical about the idea of a fairy garden. It can be just as much fun to plan as a butterfly garden and there are so many possibilities. Here’s…
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Strawberry and Feta Salad
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I present to you my favorite salad ever! When our garden is producing strawberries, I eat this salad as much as I can. I enjoy it so much that I’ve…