Often, testosterone is mistaken for merely a hormone that makes men men and drives them to be passionate. But testosterone is so much more than that, and is not exclusive to men. Just like we should be working to balance our hormones and avoid things that can wreak havoc on our hormones, it’s good to […]
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Quick and Easy Gluten Free Burger Buns
Surprisingly, one of the most difficult foods to walk away from in order to eat a real food diet is sandwiches. There’s something about sandwiches, of all shapes, sizes, and flavors, that we love in our culture. Fortunately, there are fantastic grain free and healthy recipes for items like sandwich rounds that can be paired with […]
Gluten Free Pizza Rolls
These aren’t the typical, frozen pizza rolls from your childhood. Although they might send you down memory lane đ Â These gluten free pizza rolls are warm, flavorful, and comforting. Made with rich and healthy ingredients like plantains, coconut sugar, coconut oil, tomato sauce, and cheese, these pizza rolls will be a favorite of your children […]
Is Sourdough Bread Healthy?
One of the biggest changes for our family during our transition to real food was limiting our number of sandwiches. Sandwiches were very convenient for our lunches and my husband was not the biggest fan of parting from them. While we eventually found fantastic substitutes (and felt much better after riding our guts of processed […]
8 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, […]
Natural Remedies for Heartburn During Pregnancy
Along with morning sickness, swelling, changes in the body, and fatigue, heartburn is a common symptom during pregnancy. Many women experience discomfort because of it, and look for over the counter ways to treat the heartburn. But there are plenty of safe and affordable natural remedies for heartburn during pregnancy. Chances are, you already have […]
How to Make Walking More Exciting
Walking is one of the simplest ways to say in shape. There are numerous benefits to walking, and completing a walking workout is something that most people can realistically accomplish with little skill and time. Walking is also a great way to get some fresh air, clear your mind, and rejuvenate your soul. Some of the […]
Stability Ball Plank Workout
When it comes to exercise and fitness, the core of almost every workout is strengthening the core (did you like that pun? đ ). Considering it’s not only the center and foundation of your physique, but also what enables you to employ more strength during even the simplest of daily activities, toning your whole core […]
Mint and Sea Salt Foot Scrub
With summer in full swing, bare feet get an overtime workout. Part of itâs laziness because slipping on a pair of shoes to hit the garden, hang the laundry, or grab the mail is way too much effort, but the other part is the soothing feeling of soft grass (or better sand) between my toes. […]
Three Exercises to Help Heal Diastasis Recti
I remember my first week of postpartum life after we had our first son. Our natural hospital birth went smoother than we had hoped, and we were able to go home just 24 hours after delivery. I had spent so much time stocking up on items for the postpartum period, including my beloved mama bottom […]
Natural Birth Hospital Bag
Bringing a new child into the world is such an exciting feat. A woman spends the nine months of her pregnancy preparing for the birth of her baby: physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. A mom who is planning for a natural birth has probably been utilizing her labor aides and including immediate skin-to-skin contact in […]
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 […]
9 Benefits of Grapefruit
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 […]
Top 8 Health Benefits of Blueberries
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 […]
15 Health Benefits of Basil
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. […]