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8 Reasons to Use A Food Dehydrator & Jerky Recipe

Dehydrating is one of the easiest methods I’ve ever found to prepare foods. I like how I can leave something in the dehydrator for hours and not worry about for awhile…and then when I come back to open it up, there is something delicious to eat awaiting me inside. People have been drying food since […]

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On Microwaves and Cooking Convenience

Do you use a microwave in your kitchen? People have used these devices since the 1970s, and they have become a  hallmark of convenience in modern life. But the truth is, as with many modern advents to make our lives easier, we are paying a high price with our health for using these types of […]

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A Visit To Green Pasture Products, Home Of Fermented Cod Liver Oil

What happens when you have a whirlwind trip to the heart of Nebraska farmland for the weekend? A lot, actually. On August 6th, 2010, my family and I flew to Grand Island, Nebraska to be picked up by David Wetzel, owner and CEO of Green Pasture Products, manufacturer of fermented cod liver oil. Our trip […]

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9 Reasons to Make Bone Broth

Bone broths have sustained people all over the globe for thousands of years, and are a foundational component of any cooking done in the  kitchen. Whether it’s daily nourishment or needing a boost when trying to get over a cold or flu during the winter months, bone broths are the ultimate way to provide healing […]

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Food Recalls – Why They Could Mean The End Of Real Food As We Know It

For a long time I believed that with every food recall story in the media, we’d see more and more people start taking notice of what’s going on in the food system – that food produced in factory environments is harming our health because everything is completely backward and geared toward the reign of big […]

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Aloe Vera for Digestive Health

Do you have digestive issues? A good remedy for those problems is liquid aloe vera. If you have heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal cramps, ulcers, IBS, Crohn’s Disease, celiac disorder, and other related problems, this natural substance is very healing for those types of problems. Of course, total healing cannot come without good dietary habits. Eat […]

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Who’s Right? Finding the Truth About Medical Knowledge, Science, Health, and Nutrition

Over the years, I’ve had discussions and debates with people who just don’t buy the “natural” approach or the idea that nutrition and food are our best weapons against disease. There are many people I know who really, truly trust their doctors and the tenets of conventional medicine and science to give them medication, perform […]

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Nutrients You Are Probably Lacking In Your Diet

Does this picture bring memories to mind of what you ate recently? Maybe you think your diet is just fine. Or, perhaps you are thinking your diet needs some adjustment. If you regularly eat “foods” such as those shown in the picture, it’s time to change your thinking about food and your eating habits. Here’s […]

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Want To Lose Weight? DETOX!

Are you constantly trying to manage your weight and feel as though you can never get rid of excess pounds? The battle you are fighting might just have more to do with toxins in your body than being “fat” or the amount of exercise you are getting.  It’s time to take a good look at […]