Food Sensitivities and Your Immune System: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Symptoms!
This is the third post in my series about one of the most pervasive health issues in modern society: Food Sensitivities. Have you ever told yourself "oh, I can handle a little bloating for some bread." Or maybe, if I eat this cheese, I think it will make me...
Food Sensitivities, Food Allergies, and Food Intolerance: What’s the difference?
If you have ever wondered what the difference is between a food sensitivity, a food intolerance, and a food allergy, this post is for you! Determining if you have a food sensitivity, a food intolerance, or a food allergy is often the first step in knowing what to do...
Probiotic Chocolate Bars
These chocolate bars are my way of getting spore-based probiotics into the kids regularly since they can't swallow capsules yet. I use my all time favorite probiotic, MegaSpore, for these chocolate bars for a few reasons: It is spore based so it actually alters the...
What You Should Know About Stomach Acid
Have you ever had heart burn? Reflux? Indigestion? Did you reach for an antacid? Are you on a PPI? Unfortunately, these popular remedies can have dire consequences on your health. Did you know that your reflux, heartburn, or indigestion was almost certainly the result...
Is Your Health Being Sabotaged by a Zinc Deficiency?
How often do you think about zinc and its effects on your health? If you are like most Americans, you probably don't think about it at all. Or maybe you think about it in terms of immunity, like when you are getting a cold. This mineral, however, is not just for...
Is Gluten-free Really Healthier?
So much of the nutrition information that the public is given is confusing, conflicting, and often misleading. There are numerous reasons for this and I will go into them later in the post. First, let's answer the question at hand: Is Gluten-free Really Healthier ?...
Supplements: Should you be taking them?
This is a question that I get asked a lot! The answer, of course, is not a simple one. In Nutritional Therapy, we like to use food first whenever possible. (See my post "10 Ways to Sneak Nutrients into Your Diet Without Taking a Pill" for ideas. I also have an ebook...
Charcoal Gummies: For Quick Tummy Relief!
These activated charcoal gummies are the perfect thing to have around in the case of food poisoning, stomach flu, or other tummy troubles! I make and freeze them so that they are on hand in case of one of these emergencies. They are tasty enough that most kids will...
Parsnip Poutine (gluten-free)
This Parsnip Poutine is a simple, comforting dish full of healthy fats! Throw some pulled pork or shredded chicken on top and add a green salad or veggies on the side for a complete meal. So simple! Although this recipe is named Parsnip Poutine, you can make this with...
How to Render Lard or Tallow (Three simple methods)
If you read my post, “Why Lard Should be Invited back into your Home”, and now you would like to learn how to render lard (or tallow) at home, you are in the right spot! There are 3 simple ways to render lard; the oven, the crockpot, and the Instant Pot. My favorite...
Perfect Instant Pot Black Beans (Soaked)
Perfect Instant Pot black beans are a snap to make with the Instant Pot! These beans are excellent in tacos, on nachos, in a taco bowl, or anywhere else you would use beans. The Instant Pot can make beans from dry to done in about an hour! I still like to soak my...
Instant Pot Egg Nog Cheesecake (Gluten-free)
As with many of the labors of love that come out of the kitchen, the Instant Pot has transformed the cheesecake into a simple dessert! Now you can make a perfect cheesecake in under an hour and you don't have to worry about it cracking or becoming too dry or any of...
How to Render Lard or Tallow (Three simple methods)
If you read my post, “Why Lard Should be Invited back into your Home”, and now you would like to learn how to render lard (or tallow) at home, you are in the right spot! There are 3 simple ways to render lard; the oven, the crockpot, and the Instant Pot. My favorite...
Tender and Flavorful Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
These Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are so tender and flavorful! The Instant Pot takes yet another dish that used to be a labor of love and turns it into an easy and delicious week night meal. These ribs are also great for a party because you can make them ahead of time! Use...
Instant Pot Risotto with Tomatoes, Basil, and Goat Cheese
This recipe for Instant Pot risotto takes a labor of love and turns it into an easy dinner! It is almost as easy as throwing all of the ingredients into the instant pot and then working on the rest of your dinner. This risotto is so delicious! No one will ever know...
Perfect Instant Pot Pinto Beans (Soaked or Unsoaked)
Perfect Instant Pot pinto beans are a snap to make with the Instant Pot! These beans are excellent in tacos, on nachos, in a taco bowl, or anywhere else you would use beans with a Mexican flavor. I love beans, but they used to require quite a bit of time. I would make...
Instant Pot Bone Broth: Reap the benefits of homemade bone broth in a fraction of the time.
If you make bone broth at home regularly, or if you have wanted to make bone broth, but it seemed too time consuming, I have great news. The days of bone broth simmering all day are over. Instant Pot bone broth is delightfully gelatinous and can be ready in just a few...
Instant Pot: Perfect Hard boiled Eggs (even farm-fresh!)
The Instant Pot is my new favorite kitchen tool. I wrote about why here if you are interested. One of my favorite applications of said Instant Pot is making hard boiled eggs! If you have ever hard boiled a farm-fresh egg, you know that you lose a ton of egg while...
Instant Pot: Do you really need one?
The Instant Pot has been all the rage this past couple of years. Although intrigued, I held off for a while because of three main concerns. Maybe you are holding off for some of the same reasons. Let me share what I found out. My concerns about the Instant Pot...
Probiotic Potato Salad (with Instant Pot Option)
This nutrient dense, delicious recipe for probiotic potato salad gets its probiotics from the lacto-fermented mayonnaise, the raw apple cider vinegar, and the lacto-fermented pickles. Also, the cooked and cooled potatoes are full of resistant starch to feed your...
