It’s no secret that for many years I ate processed foods and my health suffered for it. At one point in my search for answers to my failing health, I came across a book called Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type written by naturopathic physician Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo. Over the years we’ve seen many […]
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Obesity. Diabetes. Heart Disease. High Blood Pressure. Auto-immune disorders. Allergies. Food intolerances. Are you familiar with any of these illnesses? Chances are, you know someone who is suffering with one of these problems. Maybe silently. Maybe it’s you! We hear statistics everyday in the media about these health issues and how they are on the […]
Grass-Fed Beef Tacos
There’s nothing better than a grass-fed beef taco. As I am a Mexican food fanatic, I can eat tacos anytime, but especially when they are this delicious, healthy, and made with fresh ingredients. History of tortillas and tacos Tortillas are believed to date back as far as 10,000 B.C. Mayan legend says that in ancient […]
What would you say if someone told you your health problems might be caused by the foods you eat…would you believe it? With food allergies on the rise, some people believe that as their options for food are eliminated, choices in their diets become more and more limited. When I first discovered I had a […]
Blackberry-Banana French Toast
Besides pancakes, this is the hands-down favorite breakfast in our house. When I ask my son if he wants French Toast for breakfast, I always get an enthusiastic response. What makes it even better is that it is smothered in delicious, organic, whole milk yogurt made from raw milk, bananas, real butter, and an organic, […]
Recipe for Lime Cumin Sauce and Coconut Chicken Salad Recently I opened a brand new container of Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Oil, and I have to say I was not disappointed. It’s flavor, texture, and aroma are unlike other coconut oils I’ve tried. It is rich, creamy, and a bit “smokey” in smell. This coconut […]
From cleaning products, to pollution in the air, to the water we drink, to contamination in our food supply from industrial and processed foods, to the clothes we wear, to the houses in which we reside, to the sheets and pillows we sleep on, we are all exposed to tremendous amounts of toxins each and […]
We love vegetables, right? Vegetables are not only a flavorful and colorful addition to our meals, but they are also an important source of nutrients in our diet when properly prepared. Vegetables add flavor and texture as well as nutrition to our everyday meals. Here are some ideas for choosing vegetables: Buy organic. Organic foods […]
Da-da’s Sunny Yummy Popcorn
This recipe was also created by my husband. He’s great in the kitchen, and this is a fantastic way to get in more nutritious coconut oil. My son LOVES this popcorn and named it for it’s beautiful golden color from the grass-fed butter drizzled all over it. It is the most absolutely delicious popcorn I’ve […]
This is the story of the life I spent eating processed foods and paying little attention to my health and body. I was always a small-boned, petite person. It seemed as though I could just go on forever, eating whatever I wanted. After all, my parents were small people, had no visible health problems, and […]