This divine, grain free, honey-sweetened, minty chocolate peppermint cake will make you fall out of your chair. Not only is it decadent, fresh, and creamy, it’s good for you! Packed with nourishing healthy fats and made without grains and sugar/artificial sweetener, Marillyn’s chocolate peppermint cake is a luxurious and healthy desert. “Cool, creamy, minty, rich and […]
Archives for December 2013
How to Boost Your Energy
Energy: something we all want more of, right? This interview from Evelyne reveals why humans in today’s world are typically drained of energy, and what to do about it! When you interview someone named the “Rogue Doctor”, you never know what you’ll get, but you’re pretty sure it will be interesting. This was true on both […]
Banana Bread Macaroons (Paleo, Egg Free)
Banana bread is one of my other favorite fall/winter flavors. When I was little, my mom made her homemade banana bread at least a few time every month. My sister and I always got the most important role in the preparation: mashing the bananas with a fork. When the bread was done, we could never wait […]
How To Combat In-Flight Radiation
Since I have an autoimmune disease, I have learned through experience that I must prioritize my health in situations like travel. I definitely do a lot more health research than my other family members when it comes to travel. Which is a good and bad thing, because now I know that airplane rides offer an […]
Paleo Chicken Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is a dish that it typically made by marinating chicken in spices and yogurt and then baking the chicken in a tandoor oven. This version uses coconut milk instead of yogurts or creams, but still has the same spices that the traditional dish uses. You can increase the level of heat by adding more […]
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soup is a clean and simple recipe that warms you right to your soul. Butternut squash soup is like a blank canvas, and you are able to add or subtract ingredients as you choose. Add onions or other veggies to beef it up, and add spices as you wish! “I happen to love […]
Gluten-Free and Paleo Apple Pie Recipe
Apple pie is a classic American staple typically made with flour, artificial sugar, and a slew of other bad ingredients. The good news is that an apple pie recipe without these ingredients exists – and here it is! Made with natural flours and coconut oil, this simple and homemade apple pie recipe is gluten-free, vegan, […]
3 Popular Health Lies that Will Make You Sick
1. “You aren’t healthy unless your cholesterol is low” The roles of cholesterol in our body is catastrophically misunderstood thanks to a lot of propaganda by companies wanting to sell processed food. If you remember one thing about cholesterol, remember this:cholesterol is a healing agent in the body. Cholesterol levels fluctuate with stress levels and […]
Paleo Sauerbraten
That’s right folks, it’s slow cooker time!!! Woop Woop! Sauerbraten is a German “sour roast” that is marinated in a sauce of vinegar, lemons, carrots, onions and spices for 3 days (or up to 5) and then cooked slowly until it is tender. It is easy to prepare the marinade and you can just throw this […]
Paleo Breakfast Skillet
It’s a paleo one-pan breakfast skillet! This is packed full of delicious and healthy foods like sweet potato, onions, pepper, steak, eggs and tomatoes. You can even top it off with some sliced avocado if you want to make it extra special (go ahead, you know you want to). It is great right out of the […]