Turmeric is a spice we always keep on hand, in bulk, in our herb and spice pantry. We also keep it stored in our natural medicine cabinet. It tastes great in curries and soups and provides a beautiful color to that which it is added. Turmeric also has some incredible anti-inflammatory benefits that we should […]
Lauren Geertsen
I'm Lauren, and I'm healing my body with food! I adore eating real food, living a chemical-free lifestyle, and exploring mind-body medicine.
http://empoweredsustenance.com8 Tips to Curb Carb Cravings
Withdrawal. It’s quite the beast to overcome. Usually used when referring to someone coming off addictive substances like drugs or alcohol, it can also be used in reference to transitioning to a real food lifestyle. For someone who has been surviving on a high carb and high processed sugar diet, with minimal good fats, grass-fed meats, […]
Italian Sausage Paleo Flatbread Pizza (AIP)
Do you ever wish you hadn’t eaten certain foods before you discovered the benefits of a real food diet? Sometimes I wonder if I would occasionally miss things like pasta, ice cream, or fried chicken if I’d never had them. Even so, I’m grateful for real food versions of these awesome dishes that satisfy the […]
10 Things to Know About the Power of Food
We have seen firsthand how what we eat affects the way we feel. We have witnessed our lives change as we transitioned to eating real food. We came off medications. We felt, looked, slept, and moved better. Our skin cleared up. Our waistlines became smaller. We once again felt like we were in our prime. […]
How to Instill a Positive Nutrition Approach
As parents, or any adult who has influence over a young person, we are entrusted with the task of teaching them about food and how it fuels our bodies. This includes a healthy attitude toward food and getting the kids involved in the kitchen, which can even help cure a picky eater. When we instill […]
Benefits of a Wake Up Light
Most people love to sleep. Most people don’t get enough sleep. Most people don’t get enough quality sleep. What a great irony, right? We are cranky when we are tired and yet we still find ways to minimize our sleep for various reasons (or other people minimize it for us; I’m looking at you, kiddos […]
Is a Vegan Diet Healthy?
You know that, around here, we are big fans of meat. We love a good steak dinner, and we put bacon on pretty much everything (we even love bacon jam, for goodness sake!). We’re also champions of a veggie-rich diet, locally sourced produce, and kicking out the processed foods. Mant other people claim to have […]
Fig and Coconut Dessert Sushi
I am a big fan of Asian food. In high school, I would make my weekly trips to the local Chinese buffet (which now makes me cringe!) and I still love the occasional platter of fresh sushi. I love the flavors, textures, and construction of the cuisine. Thankfully, there are great real food recipes that […]
Reasons to Avoid Melatonin
Getting the proper amount and a proper quality of sleep is so important when it comes to maintaining our health. Without sleep, and good sleep, our bodies do not have the opportunity to rest and regroup, and there are a variety of other functions that simply cannot take place apart from sleep. However, although sleep […]
Oat Free Paleo Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast food that is difficult to sacrifice when eating a paleo diet. Thanks to this porridge-esque substitute, however, you won’t miss it for long! Made with healthful ingredients like coconut milk, coconut flour, shredded coconut, and eggs, this paleo oatmeal is filling and delicious! “Paleo Oatmeal with Coconut This oat-free breakfast […]