Norwex Microfiber Review
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I’ve recently had the opportunity to try using microfiber and now I’m kicking myself for not trying it sooner! A reader sent me some great info and a few Norwex…
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Herb Profile: Plantain
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Plantain is a useful herb that is often considered a weed by most people. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia, but was said to have been introduced…
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The Healthy Gluten Free Life Book Review
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I was recently (ok, not quite so recently) sent a copy of the The Healthy Gluten Free Life by Tammy Credicott to review, and with my husband’s extended hospital stay…
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Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (Gluten Free!)
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Chicken pot pie was one of those dishes I didn’t love as a kid (store-bought version) and then loved as an adult (homemade version) and had to say goodbye to…
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Hungry for Change review
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There has been a lot of buzz around the internet lately about the new film “Hungry for Change” and I’ve seen some relatively strong opinions on both sides. (Not to…
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Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe (With Cauliflower “Rice”)
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I have a confession … prior to my real food conversion, I absolutely loved Chinese food. Yep … that MSG, fake salt, and high fructose laden Chinese food. I loved…
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Smothered Pork Chops
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I must admit, smothered pork chops were something I had not tried before we switched to all real food eating, so I don’t technically know how they are supposed to…
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Catnip Herb Profile
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You’ve probably heard of Catnip herb before, and true to its name, you probably heard of it in reference to its properties that are highly attractive to felines. What is…
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Health Benefits of Salt Baths
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Most people are deficient in Magnesium… in fact, you probably are too. Magnesium is the second most abundant element in our bodies, and is used in regulating over 300 enzymes…
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14 Homemade Spice Blends
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Natural and organic recipes for homemade taco seasoning, curry powder, Seasoned Salt, Ranch Mix, French Onion Soup Powder, Chili Seasoning, Fajita Seasoning, Chinese 5-Spice Seasoning, Pumpkin Pie Spice and more
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Vitamins and Supplements for Children
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I’ve shared before the supplements I take regularly, and which ones are I add in specifically during pregnancy or nursing. Supplements for Children… Another time when nutrition is incredibly important and sometimes difficult to…
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Eat Like A Dinosaur Book Review
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One of the questions I get the most by email and in the forum, is how to help kids make a switch to healthier eating in a world where unhealthy…
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Is a Low Carb Diet Healthy?
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“Is a Low Carb Diet Healthy?” This question has been swirling around the blogosphere lately with many different answers. Some claim that really low-carb is the only way to go,…
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How to Implement Nutrition Changes
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When trying to implement nutrition changes, it can often be overwhelming to think of all the changes that need to be made and figure out what should be done first.…
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Chicken Piccata Recipe (Gluten Free & Flavor Packed)
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In the early days of my marriage, when I was pregnant with our first child, I had a daily ritual of cleaning the entire house each day from baseboards to…
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The Importance of Eating “Real Food”
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Nutrition has a tremendous impact on overall health, and is a huge focus of the Wellness Lifestyle. If you’ve been a Wellness Mama reader for a while, you know that…
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Paleo Pals Book Review
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I was excited to get an advance copy of Sarah Fragoso’s new book, “Paleo Pals: Jimmy and the Carrot Rocket Ship” to review. It actually came while I wasn’t home…
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Are Sprouted, Soaked, & Fermented Grains Healthy?
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Grains are a controversial food in modern times, and perhaps with good reason. They aren’t the food they were thousands of years ago, or hundreds of years ago, or even…
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My Blogging Story
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I get a lot of questions about blogging and how to start. I certainly don’t claim to be the expert on it… but I’ve learned a few things over the…
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Fleece T-Shirt Quilt Pattern & Tutorial
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I came up with the idea for this quilt when my husband decided he had too many shirts from college and was going to get rid of a bag of…
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Are You Low on Magnesium?
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The answer is likely “Yes” that you are deficient in Magnesium. Magnesium is the eighth most abundant mineral on earth, and the third most abundant in sea water. More importantly,…
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Grain Free Oatmeal
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After working out the other day, I was really craving protein, but was getting tired of basic scrambled eggs. Probably due to the high intensity exercise, I was also craving…
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Wheat Belly Book Review
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A while back, I interviewed Dr. William Davis, MD, author of the New York Times bestselling book Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back…
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Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Recipe
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This carrot cake was a special request recipe, as I needed to bring a dessert to a family event. It is sugar free and mostly fruit sweetened. This carrot cake…