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
I am constantly trying to find new and quick ways to feed my kiddos breakfast or on the go snacks. We are a big egg family and most of our breakfasts consist of eggs, but it’s nice to have other options out there for when we don’t feel like eggs. I combined a few different … Continue reading Sprouted Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Who doesn’t love muffins? I know I do, and so does my family. Muffins are a great snack, as part of breakfast or even as dessert. What I do not like is the sugar, the processed white flour and the hydrogenated oils that are used in store bought muffins. I like to use a combination … Continue reading Grain-Free Everyday Muffins
We have all been subjected to the low-fat, low-cholesterol propaganda put out by the FDA, CDC and the Center for Heart Disease stating that fats and cholesterol will clog your arteries and cause heart disease. We have Ancel Keys, and his diet-heart hypothesis from 1953, to thank for that. The diet-heart hypothesis basically stated that … Continue reading Heart Disease, Inflammation & Diet
I am sure that you all have heard of autoimmune disease or at least know someone who is suffering from one. You may even be suffering from an autoimmune disease yourself. Today, it is estimated that 1 in 5 people suffer from an autoimmune disease such as celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis or hashimoto’s … Continue reading Impaired Digestion and Auto-Immunity
