I have been talking a lot lately about how I’m doing a gentle detox this month. I have been eating clean by eliminating grains and dairy, limiting sugar and avoiding caffeine (wish I don’t really drink anyway). I have also been doing gentile daily detox practices like castor oil packs, rebounding, oil pulling and dry … Continue reading Why and What are Castor Oil Packs?
I have posted other sheet pan salmon recipes in the past, and those are still wonderful options, but this recipe kicks things up a bit with more flavor. My hubby and kiddos both love fish, so I have been trying to make salmon at least once a week. It takes about 2 minutes to prep … Continue reading Roasted Wild Salmon with Coconut Aminos and Dijon
Sloppy Joes are probably one of everyone’s favorite childhood meals. I can still remember being at friends’ houses at a kid, or having friends over, and eating sloppy joes. I wanted to take that same idea, and the idea childhood comfort food, and create a healthier version. This healthy version is loaded with veggies, are … Continue reading Cabbage and Meat Sloppy Joes
I’m not going to lie, I am not the biggest seafood fan. It is probably because I was force-fed fish when I was a kid. But, I really want my kiddos to have an expanded diet and the benefits of wild seafood are so great so I make it. And, my kiddos and hubby happen … Continue reading Sheet Pan Wild-Caught Salmon
So, I thought I was done making soup for the season since summer is just around the corner, but then I saw fresh asparagus at the market and could not resist. Asparagus is such a yummy spring time veggie that I love making a few different ways. My soup recipe is below. This dairy-free, grain-free … Continue reading Roasted Asparagus Soup
Grains and pulses have been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. One trait of a healthy diet is that when grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds are included they are properly soaked and prepared. The ancients understood that in order to properly digest and fully utilize the nutrients contained in the pulses, … Continue reading Preparing Grains, Legumes, Nuts & Seeds
I’m sure you all know someone who has suffered from some form of depression, or have suffered from it yourself as some point in your life. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide with 9.5% of adult Americans over age 18 suffer from depression. Did you know that adequate digestion is key in maintaining … Continue reading Mental Wellness and Nutrition
I love short ribs. Who doesn’t. They are super easy to make in the crockpot and taste amazing and tender. Perfect for both adults and kiddos. They can be dressed up for entertaining or can be used in a simple pasta like I made. I used grass-fed and organic short ribs and topped grain free noodles. … Continue reading Grain-Free Short Rib Pasta
I am always on the hunt for quick and easy dinners that are healthy and still deliciously satisfying. This is one of my go to chicken dishes that shakes things up a bit. It is soy free, grain free, dairy free and super yummy and kid friendly. Recipe: 2 lb chicken cut into small pieces … Continue reading Grain-Free Sesame Orange Chicken
We live in such a toxic world today that almost everyone has heard of detoxing or has done a detox in one form or another. These toxins are constantly surrounding us. Some that we can control and avoid and others that we can’t. But, did you know that your body is constantly detoxing itself? Detoxing … Continue reading Detoxing 101
