Coconut water is a healthful way to increase your hydration and your electrolyte consumption. But what exactly are the many health benefits of coconut water? This post from Pam outlines the various perks of drinking this delicious substance. “We love coconut water! We have recently seen stars like Madonna and Lara Bingle going crazy for […]
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Celeriac Noodles with Parsley Pesto
Celeriac is a hearty root vegetable that is packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals. Celeriac can easily be made into “noodles” to replace gluten-laden pasta. These celeriac noodles are tossed with a fresh pesto sauce made with beneficial parsley, healthy-fat packed nuts and olive oil, and salty Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Satisfying AND healthy! “There are several […]
Paleo Steak and Chicken Fajitas
Ohhhh fajitas. Steaming, flavorful, abounding in ingredients and with various texture. Fajitas are truly a party in your mouth. These paleo steak and chicken fajitas are no different. Made with hearty steak and chicken and numerous vegetables like peppers, onions, and mushrooms, it is a filling meal. These ingredients marinate in a mixture of things […]
Grain Free Cookie Dough Chocolate Pancakes
Made with rich ingredients like plantains, cocoa, and eggs, these chocolate pancakes are scrumptious enough on their own. But the addition of cashew cookie dough takes these pancakes to a whole new level. “Remember when we were on a pancake kick? With making all those chocolate pancakes? Well, now we are taking our love of pancakes to […]
Coconut Amino Beef Skewers with Crispy Kale
Skewers make for a simple and delicious meal. The marinade for these beef skewers are made with coconut oil, bold spices, and coconut aminos. Coconut aminos are a natural replacement for soy sauce and add a marvelous depth of flavor. These beef skewers are paired with nutritious, salty, and crisp strips of kale. “You’ll taste […]
Paleo Almond Butter Truffles
Truffles are a fantastic little treat. These paleo-friendly truffles are made with almond butter, honey, and coconut oil, making them not only all-natural, but also packs some health benefits as well! This recipe is fun because you can get creative with the toppings: chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, whatever you fancy! “I saw a recipe for […]
Natural Remedies for Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance plagues well over half of the world’s adult population. This post explores what lactose intolerance is, what causes it, and how to naturally treat lactose intolerance with diet and other natural sources of vitamins and minerals. “There’s an epidemic surrounding us of sensitivities to various foods. Allergies to foods, food intolerances, or even […]
Coconut Flour Biscuits
Does anyone else get an automatic image of their grandmother’s house when thinking about homemade biscuits? I absolutely loved biscuits growing up, and no one made them quite like grandma. As a kid, I would always east the soft insides of the biscuit first, then dive into the crispy outer layers. It was a process […]
Baked Paleo Tortillas
Tortillas are a fantastic vehicle for vegetables and meat and a variety of meals like wraps and enchiladas. These baked paleo gorillas are grain free, nut free, and vegan. Made with yuca, plantains, avocado oil, and garlic salt, this recipe is simple and delicious. What would you make with these baked paleo tortillas? “Who doesn’t […]
Easy Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Chocolate pudding is a favorite snack item in America, especially among kids. Those little pudding cups are prevalent among lunch tables everywhere. But do we even need to go into how toxic those little cups are with their artificial ingredients and preservatives? We didn’t think so. This easy chocolate pudding recipe from Cristina, on the […]
GAPS Diet Slow Cooker Pork Soup
In the dead on winter, there is nothing like a big bowl of warm and cozy soup. Life gets even better if that soup can be made in the crockpot! This easy recipe for pork soup can be cooked in the crockpot and is full of vegetables and flavor. This pork soup is GAPS diet […]
Paleo Almond Butter Nut Bread
This paleo almond butter nut bread is a perfect substitute for toast and sandwiches. Made with almond butter, coconut flour, and maple syrup, this bread has a hint of sweetness. It is soft, moist, toasted wonderfully, and full of protein. If you’re missing the texture of bread, this is a delicious and healthy alternative! “It’s […]
Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
During the winter months, a good cup of hot chocolate can warm you through. Mexican hot chocolate is just like regular hot chocolate, but with an added kick (thanks to some cinnamon). It achieves just the right balance of sweet and spicy and is sure to please your whole family! This vegan Mexican hot chocolate […]
Homemade Smoked Sea Salt
Salt is known for it’s ability to enhance the flavors of all sorts of dishes like salt roasted lamb and gluten free scalloped potatoes. Salt is even used in most desserts in order to compliment of highlights the sweetness, like in these salted caramel dates. What’s even more adventurous is when you start flavoring the salts […]
Fruit and Nut Cake Squares
If you’re longing for something delightfully sweet yet light at the same time, these fruit and nut cake squares are for you! Made with a base of coconut flour and sweetened with honey, these grain free cake squares are the perfect snack, dessert, or pot-luck dish! “One of the benefits of living in a foreign […]
Meatballs {with Liver}
When you’re trying to feed your family real food and striving to give them the most nutritious meals, certain foods will eventually turn them off. Like maybe liver? But have no fear. Hiding liver in other delicious dishes, like meatballs, is an excellent way to incorporate this superfood into your and your family’s diets. This […]
Spelt Sourdough Bread
Eating a real food diet is pretty easy 99% of the time. Once you see how your body thrives without processed food and with nutrient-rich foods, it’s easy to leave behind the junk. But there’s the other 1% when you really miss bread. During those times, I’m thankful for gluten free real food bread alternatives […]
Paleo Mushroom Ravioli with Cream Sauce
Before my switch to a real food and predominately gluten free diet, I ate pasta on a regular basis. Pasta is a major comfort food and there are countless variations of noodle and sauce. I still love pasta, and eat it on occasion, but I always regret it afterward. So I turn to healthy alternatives […]
Apple Pie Pancakes
In the neighborhood where I spent my childhood, we would have a big block party every year on the 4th of July. One year, I remember approaching a table that was full of apple pies. They were all sorts of kinds and shapes and sizes, and I remember being very impressed, even as a 9 […]
Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
A good dip is a fantastic staple for a classy dinner party you’re hosting or a Tuesday afternoon when your kids are hangry (you know, hungry and angry) and you’re desperate to shove something in their mouths to calm the beast. We love serving guacamole with homemade tortilla chips and yogurt cream cheese dip with […]