Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe (With a Tex-Mex Twist!)
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Stuffed bell peppers are an easy recipe, especially during the summer when peppers are abundant. Sometimes I’ll make this Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers recipe, but I also like these stuffed…
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Maitake Mushroom Benefits (and Why You Need it!)
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Fun fact: I have a whole basket of mushroom coffees and drinks on my coffee bar. One of the powerhouse mushrooms you’ll find in there is maitake. This humble mushroom…
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Homemade Gummy Vitamins That Kids Love
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I get a lot of questions about how I get my kids to take vitamins. While mine will just take their fish oil, probiotics, and magnesium without a problem ……
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Easy Sausage and Zucchini Stir-Fry
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Stir-frys are one of my biggest mommy hacks. They’re full of flavor and come together in just minutes for a fast and simple meal. Plus they only use one pan…
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Strep Throat Remedies to Recover Faster
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When I was a kid I remember having round after round of strep throat and ear infections. Followed up promptly with dozens (if not hundreds!) of rounds of antibiotics by…
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Remineralizing Tooth Powder For a Healthier Mouth
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My remineralizing toothpaste is one of the most visited posts at Wellness Mama. Over the years I’ve had a lot of emails from people who’ve switched and love it. After…
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Creamy Mediterranean Labneh
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I’m always looking for more ways to use the fresh herbs growing in my garden. This homemade labneh recipe is a great way to do that. It’s a creamy, rich…
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How to Curb Carb Cravings
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In a world filled with tempting convenience foods, it’s no wonder many of us deal with constant carb cravings. While carbohydrates are a critical part of the human diet, sugary…
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Why We Need Minerals (Plus a Mineral Drink Recipe!)
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Thanks to modern farming practices, our food has less than 50% of the minerals it used to. Even our drinking water is mineral depleted. Getting enough takes a little more…
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Chicken Fajita Salad
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Salads are one of my favorite summer foods. They feature so many delicious ingredients in season and (usually) don’t require turning the hot stove on. This chicken fajita salad is…
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Are You Scared of Salt?
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Chances are you’ve seen some negative press about salt. Dietary guidelines often recommend less sodium and the low-sodium industry is booming! Thank goodness sodium reduction and low-fat diets have significantly…
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Home Remedies For Nausea
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Indigestion, motion sickness, morning sickness… all of us experience nausea at some point. I still remember a particularly bad case of food poisoning from years ago! Dealing with nausea is…
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Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
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Cool treats on hot days are one of the best things about summer. What’s not so great are the artificial dyes and processed sugars that come in most of them!…
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The Best Water Filter For Home Use (Pitcher, Charcoal, Under-Counter)
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Humans can survive for weeks without food, but only a few days without water. To say fresh water is important would be an understatement! But as important as it is…
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DIY Reed Diffuser
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I’m a big fan of diffusing essential oils in our home. And in fact, I’ve tried quite a few different diffusers over the years to make our home smell great.…
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Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread Recipe
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If you tend your own garden, chances are you’ve had your share of zucchini. This flourishing little veggie has an almost magic ability to thrive in nearly any condition, leading…
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How to Naturally Soothe Baby Colic
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As a mom of 6, I know all too well how tough it can be to have a fussy baby in the house. While it’s normal (and expected!) for babies…
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Gluten-Free Homemade Playdough Recipe
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Few things impress a child more than mixing a little of this and that to make one of their favorite toys in minutes. My kids loved playing with playdough when…
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Herb Infused Compound Butter Recipes
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Butter is a favorite food at our house. It’s packed with fat soluble vitamins and beneficial fats that are great for health. I use butter in cooking, on vegetables, and…
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Easy Ways to Use Montessori At Home
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While homeschooling looks a little different these days for our family, the Montessori approach still influences our home. Maybe you’re looking into a Montessori school or you just want to…
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DIY Calming Sleep Lotion
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Over the years I’ve adopted a few basic habits that have really helped transform my health. Prioritizing quality sleep is one of those habits. This calming sleep lotion uses the…
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Crispy Pork Carnitas Recipe
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I’ve sung the praises of Mexican food many times before and these pork carnitas are no different. Made from a slow-cooked pork shoulder simmered in delicious spices it’s a family…
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Lyme Disease: What it is and Natural Treatments
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While I like the good kind of bugs in my GI tract, ticks are one bug I try hard to avoid. Each summer, when the leaves come out and the…
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Natural All-Purpose Cleaner (That Works!)
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Once upon a time, I was a single college student in a one-room dorm and it didn’t take much to keep it clean. Fast forward a few years and I…