Along with almond milk and whole, full fat, grass-fed cow’s milk, coconut milk is a favorite in our house. My husband will drink it by the glass, and I love using it in our bulletproof coffee and paleo desserts. Although it may taste sinfully sweet, the nutritional benefits of coconut milk are actually quite impressive! […]

I married into an Italian family, so basil is no stranger. It’s a vital ingredient in my mother-in-law’s famous secret meatball recipe, and we frequently use basil to top some of our favorite dishes (see below for recipes ideas). Lucky for us, the health benefits of basil are just as impressive as its fresh taste and versatility. […]

Tumeric is a colorful, aromatic, and flavorful spice that is often used in Indian cuisine. It is a delicious addition to many different recipes. Turmeric isn’t only used for its potent flavor, but also for its health-boosting ability. In fact, it is so beneficial for health that some people consume it straight like in these […]

Isn’t it wonderful when a food you love just so happens to be loaded with nutritious value? That’s how I feel about the health benefits of grapefruit. I love grapefruit. I’m one of those people who eats the fruit of the grapefruit then laps up the juice like a dehydrated camel. When I was in […]

There is a reason probiotics have gained so much popularity recently. They are extremely important for a healthy gut, which we are learning more and more effects virtually everything else about our health. Fermented foods and drinks that used to be “weird” like kombucha and sauerkraut are now “trendy” because of their health benefits. Kefir is […]

Thankfully, the mineral magnesium is finally getting the mainstream attention it deserves. For far too long, we’ve overlooked the essential role magnesium plays in our daily functioning from proper sleep to thyroid function to dental health. Magnesium is a vital mineral for our complete health. Many illnesses and diseases can be linked in some way […]

Unless you have an allergy, milk has likely been a part of your regular diet since you were a child. It’s known as a healthy source of calcium and is often enjoyed with both sweet foods (like chocolate chip cookies) and savory foods (like paleo flatbread pizza). Growing up, I was partial to skim milk, […]

One of my fondest memories from childhood involves summertime, family, and blueberries. My grandparents had blueberry bushes growing in their vast yard behind their farmhouse, and every summer yielded a plethora of blueberry goodness. My grandma would incorporate the blueberries into everything she could, like pies and pancakes. But most of the time, my cousins […]

Have you heard the hype about the ancient fermented tea drink known as kombucha, but aren’t sure if you can get on board? Are you looking for ways to add fermented foods into your diet, but are wanting something different than sauerkraut? Listen up soda-lovers, beer-lovers, and juice-lovers: this one’s for you. What is Kombucha? Kombucha […]

While we certainly see the value in various supplements like , we know that we cannot out-supplement a poor diet and that, ideally, we will get most of our vitamins and minerals from the f “Boosting your intake of fiber in your diet should be tops on the list of anyone hoping to improve their […]