As the pursuit of a natural lifestyle continues, one obstacle area that comes up is home cleaning. Store-bought cleaners are incredibly toxic! Nowadays, one can find an innumerable amount of DIY recipes for natural cleaning supplies; but most of them are a little too complex. Less is more, right? This natural toilet cleaner is made […]
Archives for January 2014
Gluten Free Tuna Noodle Casserole
Tuna noodle casserole is a warm and comforting dish that has the potential to feed a crowd. The fact that it’s simple and easy to make increases its appeal. But where traditional tuna noodle casserole calls for processed noodles and cream of mushroom soup, this gluten free tuna noodle casserole calls for gluten free noodles, […]
Stop Counting Calories
We’ve all heard that by simply counting calories will help us achieve our weight loss and health goals. “Counting calories” typically implies eating less food and exercising more and more. But does it work? In this podcast, Sean makes the case for why counting calories just doesn’t work. He explains how our bodies react to such […]
Health Benefits of Walking
Walking. For most of us, it’s something that is involved in our every day lives. But are we fully aware of what walking for exercise can do for our health? Walking involves your whole body, provides a great foundation for fitness, and let’s face it, it’s cheap! In this article, Mark lays out seventeen different […]
Caraway Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is a delicious condiment or side dish (or simply by itself!) and carries with it many health benefits. When paired with caraway seeds, the health boosting nature of sauerkraut increases even more. In this article, we learn about the various benefits of caraway seeds (such as an abundance of minerals and vitamins and its […]
Crockpot Italian Beef
Who doesn’t love a good crockpot meal? It’s an easy way to pull off a fantastic meal. This crockpot Italian beef recipe is no different. Kelly shares her take on her sister-in-laws delectable Italian beef crockpot recipe with the rest of us. Slow cooked, this Italian beef is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. It […]
Egg-Free Vanilla Pudding Recipe
Vanilla pudding is a kid and adult favorite. This homemade, natural vanilla pudding recipe is egg-less and made with organic milk, organic sugar, and good butter (along with a few more natural ingredients). Your whole family will love this vanilla pudding recipe! “You might find it easy to believe that egg-thickened custards are vastly superior […]
Paleo Crockpot Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is a dish that beautifully combines smokey and sweet spices with a tad bit of heat. Pulled pork is tender and juicy, and this paleo crockpot recipe is easy to make! “When I first got my slow cooker I put out a call for suggestions for my inaugural dish, and this recipe came up repeatedly. […]
Composting During Winter
Thoughts of gardening are usual reserved for the spring and summer months. But what about the winter? Is there nothing you can do for your garden in the chill and snow? Susan suggests that’s not truly the case. Composting during winter has numerous and notable benefits for your garden. This post explores the benefits of […]
Detoxifying Refresher Made with Lemon and Mint
Feeling low on energy? Is your body in need of a clean start? Cynthia’s detoxifying refresher made with lemon and mint is perfect for you! Lemon supports your liver, detoxifies your body (specifically your intestines), curbs hunger, and is full of vitamin C. Mint is a natural stress-reliever (who doesn’t need more of that?!) and […]