Gluten Free Blueberry Chia Seed Muffin Recipe Along with our new focus on eating “clean”, my family has also been trying to avoid gluten when possible. When we eat this way we feel less sluggish and it’s really not too difficult to adapt recipes, so why not? I used to use a box mix for my blueberry muffins and was missing them terribly a few weeks ago. This put me on a search for an acceptable muffin. The fact that this recipe adds in chia seeds … [Read more...]
Clean Chewy Nut Fruit & Dark Chocolate Chip Granola Bar Recipe
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Clean Chewy Nut Fruit & Dark Chocolate Granola Bar Recipe One of the first food items I wanted to find a recipe for was granola bars. My kids eat them like they are going out of style, but after studying the back of the box I knew there had to be a better alternative. I could have probably purchased an organic version from the store, but if I make them from scratch I know exactly what’s in them and I can customize them for my family’s likes … [Read more...]
Locally Grown Foods You Should Be Buying
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Locally Grown Foods You Should Be Buying I discussed back in February why buying locally grown food is smart. What I neglected to mention was what foods you should be buying! Locally grown foods is a great way to get the best tasting food you possibly can, gain more nutrients from the food you buy and practice some environmentally friendly principles. Depending on where you live it can be a lot harder or easier than average to find farmers … [Read more...]
How to Shop the Farmers Market Like a Pro
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How to Shop the Farmers Market Like a Pro Being able to shop a local farmer’s market at home is one of the best ways to create healthy meals for yourself and family, while learning where your food comes from. Depending on the quality of your market, you can find everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to dairy to organic, grass fed meat. The best markets will also be able to provide for your bath and beauty needs, honey, and even plants that … [Read more...]
Why Switching to Locally Grown Food is Smart
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There has been a push in communities everywhere to get families to switch to locally grown food, but you might not be exactly sure why. You might have already made the switch to buying organically grown vegetables and fruit, but were not aware that even these foods have been shipped hundreds of miles away. Shopping farmer’s markets is a great way to get out and meet your local farmers, grab some fresh vegetables and maybe even learn a new … [Read more...]
Bittersweet Dark Chocolate Truffles Recipe | Vegan
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Bittersweet Dark Chocolate Truffles Recipe My husband recently read the second book from author Rip Esseystyn entitled My Beef With Meat. This book goes hand in hand with the Engine 2 Diet which goes into detail about why eating a plant rich, no meat and no dairy diet is good for you. We recently needed a dessert item to bring to our last family gathering and just reading this recipe made his mouth water... so away he went in the kitchen on … [Read more...]
Natural Ways to Manage Menopause Symptoms
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Natural Ways to Manage Menopause Symptoms Menopause and perimenopause seem to be big taboo topics, even in this day and age. Heck, even my family has never discussed it so I really have no family history and have no idea when to expect “the change”. Fortunately the internet has tons of information at our fingertips and I’ve been doing a little digging. I’ve recently started realizing how our diet effects many aspects of our lives and have been … [Read more...]
The Basics of Gluten and Gluten Intolerance
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The Basics of Gluten and Gluten Intolerance Gluten-free products are now much more widely available at local supermarkets and food stores than ever before. Before you try some of the many gluten-free products available, you may want to learn more about it and why people are spending money to go gluten-free. What is Gluten? Gluten is a form of protein that can be found in the grain, or the mature seed, of wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten … [Read more...]
Earth Day 2013: 13 Things Everyone Can Do to Support the Future of Food, Agriculture and the Planet
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Earth Day 2013: 13 Things Everyone Can Do to Support the Future of Food, Agriculture and the Planet On April 22nd, the world will celebrate Earth Day. Sustainable food and agriculture systems can play a big role in preserving the environment by helping to improve soil health, protecting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change. Earth Day is a great opportunity for eaters, farmers, and food businesses to make changes in their diets, … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe The more I’ve read about gluten, the more I try to avoid it. Lately, though, my children have been giving me the “you’re neglecting us” look while peeking into the empty cookie jar with big sad puppy dog eyes. Thus began my search for a gluten free recipe that was as “clean” as possible, but still tasted yummy. I believe I found it first try! Beware, if this is your first time using coconut sugar as a … [Read more...]
