Something that makes many people happy when they’re making the transition to a real food lifestyle is the fact that it involves bacon and butter. Bacon and butter from good sources have many benefits and most people love the taste of each. We particularly love a sweet basil butter or bone marrow butter. Butter’s cousin, […]
Archives for February 2015
Gluten Free Cheddar Drop Biscuits
When I was younger, before I began my real food journey, I loved the biscuits served at one of the nation’s favorite seafood restaurant chains. I could consume an embarrassing amount of those biscuits in one sitting. I don’t care much for dinner rolls or hearty pieces of bread (unless it’s a slice of grain free […]
The Source of Cravings (and What to Do About Them)
You’ve decided to change the course of your health. You’re eliminating harmful foods and consuming more nutrient-rich foods. You’re doing great! Then all of a sudden, bam! A craving for a pint of ice cream or a pan of brownies strikes and you feel crippled in your decision making. Where do these darn cravings come […]
Homemade Facial Cleansing Wipes (Reusable!)
We seize every opportunity we can to save money and decrease our footprint on the earth by making everyday items at home. We love using our tea towels instead of paper towels and reusable food wrap instead of plastic or saran wrap. At the end of the day, these reusable homemade facial cleansing wipes are […]
Is it Safe to Go Grain Free During Pregnancy?
Our health, and specifically our nutrition, is vitally important when ensuring the quality of our life. This is especially true during pregnancy, because not only are we fostering our own quality of life, but the health and quality of someone else’s life. Remaining vigilant with our diets during pregnancy can have a profound impact on […]
DIY Soft Scrub Cleaner
If you’ve been around Wellness Media for a while, then you know we do our best to stay away from external stressors like chemicals found in many personal care and household cleaning products. That’s why we make a lot of our own every day items like foundation powder, lotion, and glass cleaner. We have found […]
Real Food Sweeteners
For many people transitioning to a real food lifestyle, giving up processed sugar is one of the biggest hurdles. We can swallow the idea of finding alternatives to pasta, but it’s hard for us to imagine living without brownies or ice cream. Fortunately, like most foods we formerly loved, there is an even more delicious […]
DIY Oatmeal Lavender Bath Teas
There’s nothing quite so relaxing at the end of a long day as a warm, relaxing bath. There’s something about a bath that has the potential to take all the stress away. My mom takes a bath every evening as a part of her bed time routine because it helps her disengage from the mentality […]