Misc

New Year’s Special and Paleo Meal Plans

January 2, 2013

Happy New Year! I want 2013 to be your year for a healthy life. So much of our health depends on the food we eat so I’m going to spend the entire month of January giving your step-by-step tips on how to create an unprocessed kitchen. We will discuss what foods are best, what foods [...]

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The Heart of the Issue

December 18, 2012

After the events last Friday in Connecticut, I didn’t want to post about cookies or Christmas cheer. People are asking, “How do we stop these ‘random acts of violence’?” When it comes to health, I always advocate looking for the source of the problem. For example, when my daughters had eczema, instead of putting a [...]

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Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Dairy Free, Paleo, Grain Free)

November 29, 2012

The homemade variety always trumps processed food found on store shelves for me. There’s always a way to create the same flavors at home without so many harmful ingredients. I’ve made dozens of chocolate-hazelnut spreads, but none of them really wowed me – until I met this recipe. I adapted it to use either dairy-free [...]

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The Ultimate Non-Toxic Household Cleaner – Branch Basics – Special Offer

October 25, 2012

I’ve been looking for a product like this for years. When I clean my home, it’s important that I’m not using anything which will harm my family. I’ve tried dozens of “green” cleaners, but none of them can even compare to Branch Basics. After using the all-purpose cleaner for a few months, I called them [...]

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How to Roast Bell Peppers

September 13, 2012

Roasted bell peppers are an easy food to make at home, but often times we purchase them from the store instead. Many roasted and jarred bell peppers contain preservatives and additives that are best to avoid if possible. Making roasted bell peppers at home is another small change you can make to move towards a [...]

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Sprouted Lentil Hummus (Grain Free, Gluten Free, GAPS)

August 27, 2012

I enjoy lentils and prefer to sprout them before eating. The sprouting process neutralizes enzyme inhibitors and removes phytic acid found in nuts, seeds, grains, beans and legumes. I’ve read many articles (mainly from the paleo/primal point of view) suggesting to avoid legumes completely because of their enzyme inhibitors, but if there’s a way to [...]

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Homemade Chocolate Sauce

August 23, 2012

I’ve been thinking for days about how to introduce this recipe with words. But there really aren’t any required – it’s homemade chocolate sauce. Enough said, right? Made with only four ingredients, it dissolves perfectly into milk and keeps in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Pour it over ice cream, yogurt or granola. [...]

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Back-to-School Lunch Ideas (Paleo, GAPs, Grain Free, Gluten Free)

August 20, 2012

I think every back-to-school post starts with “I can’t believe the summer is gone!”. That’s exactly how I feel. Summer was great, but all of a sudden it’s time to buckle down, get back to a schedule, and start packing lunches each morning while a bit bleary-eyed, sipping on coffee. This year I want to [...]

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Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal (Paleo, GAPs, Primal, Grain Free, Dairy Free)

August 15, 2012

Sometimes my kids want cereal for breakfast. Heck, even I occasionally want a bowl. Unfortunately, I don’t know of a single minimally-processed cereal available at the grocery store that I feel comfortable feeding my kids. Even if the cereal only has a few ingredients, the high temperatures and pressures required to form long strands or [...]

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Healthy Skepticism – Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)

August 8, 2012

Genetically modified food crops are said to increase yields, require less pesticide use, and be healthier than their conventional or organic counterparts. Some people say they’re unhealthy, untested, and bad for the environment, though. We have heard a lot of shouting from both sides of the debate. Which story are we to believe? It’s important [...]

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