For a long time, the only thing I knew about whey is that Little Miss Muffet ate it alongside her curds while sitting on her tuffet. What I eventually learned is that Little Miss Muffet was supporting her gut with beneficial bacteria and enzymes from the whey. Whey is a central ingredient in many delicious, […]
Hayley Ryczek
Hayley Ryczek studied at the Institution of Integrative Nutrition and is a certified Holistic Health Coach, here to cheer and coach you all along your journey to health with real-whole-natural foods! She believes the single largest factor in determining your health is what foods you use to nourish your body with. By eliminating processed foods and increasing your consumption of nutrient dense natural foods you’ll get healthier!
http://www.healthstartsinthekitchen.comReasons to Avoid Low Fat Dairy
Remember the low fat fad from several years back? It seemed like every product was being made into a “low fat” version, especially dairy products like milk and cheese. Unfortunately, that mentality is still wedged deep into many people’s minds. So while we are aware of the benefits of full fat dairy like raw milk and […]
Gluten Free French Bread
Around here, we love replacing some of our former favorite foods that were not-so-good for us with spin offs make with real food ingredients that are good for us. I’m so happy that I get to eat BBQ chicken pizza, ice cream, and waffles without feeling horrible afterward. So if you’re like me, and love […]
Top Foods You Should Buy Organic
If you’re new to the world of real food and throwing around terms like “grass fed”, “cage free”, “GMO”, and “gut health”, you may feel overwhelmed at times. You might still be trying this whole fermenting thing or laboring to get your family on board. We bet your grocery cart is starting to look a […]
Essential Oil Ant Spray
It’s one of the worst feelings. You’re in the kitchen, possibly putting groceries away, finishing that bowl of delicious ice cream, or assembling items to make bone broth, and you spot one. A tiny (but very quick) ant. From there, all it takes is a swift dart of the eyes to locate a whole host of […]
Homemade Country Sausage
A fond memory I have is one of my grandmother making good ol’ fashioned country sausage for my extended family on Sunday mornings after church. I’ve never gotten around to asking her exactly how she makes it, but I guarantee it’s not pre-made off the shelves of the grocery store. Healthy and homemade country sausage […]
Confetti Egg Salad
Some people stray away from egg salad because of its often questionable ingredients. But egg salad, when made with real ingredients, can be a great source of protein and can be a delicious lunch, snack, or dinner. This recipe is made with good eggs, celery, red peppers, onion, organic relish, horseradish mustard, paleo mayo, and […]
Chicken with Creamy Morel Sauce
Cooking with mushrooms is a great way to add extra flavor and meaty volume to a dish. They are versatile in both variety and usage. This meal uses morel mushrooms to make a deliciously creamy sauce to pour over chicken. The sauce is not only flavorful, but being made with butter, organic heavy cream, and […]
Crispy Cast Iron Chicken
Sometimes weeknight meals are the most difficult to throw together. Everyone is tired, and coming up with a creative meal that isn’t too strenuous and will still taste good seems like an unconquerable task. This crispy cast iron chicken is the solution. Made with only good chicken, seasoned salt, and coconut oil (or butter) and […]
Paleo Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie is a classic comfort dish that marries a gooey, creamy, vegetable mixture with a crisp, flaky crust. This paleo chicken pot pie is an excellent way to enjoy all the flavors, texture, and warmth of this favorite without the unhealthy ingredients. Because it is made with good chicken, eggs, almond flour, tapioca […]