‘Tis the season for hot chocolate…. isn’t that how the song goes? 🙂 ‘Tis the season for healthy hot chocolate recipes too! These hot chocolate recipes are not only creative, they are healthy and yummy. Be sure to check them out! Here’s a tip: did you know you can substitute cacao powder for cocoa … Read more
I’m sure we all remember those bright red, flavorful, STICKY squares, wrapped in plastic, aptly named snacks, Fruit Roll-Ups. Well, did you know you can make your own flavorful, HEALTHY homemade fruit roll-ups? No trip to the store required. “How on earth can fruit roll-ups be healthy?” I’m sure you’re wondering. It’s because of the … Read more
I more than doubled the rate of my hair growth. It sounds a bit unbelievable. I can hardly believe it myself! But I want to explain to you exactly what I did to get my hair growth into the swing. No chemicals, no expensive medications, just a few nourishing techniques I learned about over the past couple months, … Read more
Hello, pancakes anyone? Just because you went grain-free doesn’t mean you have to live without the occasional plate of pancakes! I was messing around in the kitchen and came up with these grain free banana pancakes and I think they turned out pretty well. Bonus: they’re high-protein! If you’re new to the grain-free/paleo lifestyle, remember … Read more
Ă‚Â Gummy snacks are really a quick and easy way to make your own healthy snacks at home. They’re fun and the kids can join in, too! All you need are a few key ingredients. You can use silicone molds or even ice cube trays. The great thing about gummies Ă‚Â – there are practically endless … Read more
Broth, once something that I used to be intimidated to try, has become a staple in our home. (Here’s a simple homemade broth tutorial I recently wrote if you’re interested in learning how to make it easily at home.) After the process of making broth, there is only really one minor drawback as far as I’m … Read more
Every person is beautiful in their own way. It is simply a matter of optimizing every natural asset that you have by practicing self-care. This means adopting a regular beauty regimen that includes cleansing skin thoroughly. It also means nourishing skin and hair by eating right and getting enough sleep and exercise. It only takes … Read more
Have you ever thought that in order to have a healthy protein shake, you’d have to buy some expensive meal-replacement shake or pre-made powder mix? I know I used to think that too. Now, there’s nothing wrong with pre-made protein mixes if they contain healthy ingredients, but you can easily make your own at home … Read more
I’ll just go ahead and say it. Bone broth used to scare me. Sounds silly, I know, but I had been reading Nourishing Traditions, my favorite cookbook, for a long time before I was brave enough to start incorporating it into our family kitchen. Why? I don’t know. I guessĂ‚ bone broth intimidated me. I was … Read more
There it is. That cup or so of beautiful, dark, organic coffee that sits leftover in my coffee pot every time I brew coffee. Staring at me. Pleading with me. Have I mentioned I hate throwing food out? That includes coffee. Some of you might not be familiar with the concept of leftover coffee. Haha … Read more