As more and more antibiotics are becoming far less effective due to the growing number of “superbugs” resistant to them, it’s exciting to learn about and use what nature has provided for us to combat illness. Your body’s first line of defense is it’s own immune system, but sometimes it needs some help in the fight. Read More!
Guest Written By: Autumn Enloe, MS, RD, LD Low carb diets have recently increased in popularity, particularly for weight loss. It’s true that having too many carbs throughout the day can lead to weight gain, but the problem is when we cut out carbohydrates completely. It is important to consume carbohydrates on a daily basis, Read More!
Cranberry Almond Oat Cookies Holiday baking is in full swing at my house! The freezer is now stocked with THESE DELICIOUS festive cookies! I’m happy when the kids choose these because I used all natural, high-quality ingredients. Great energy snack for children and adults! Makes about 22 cookies Ingredients: 1 cup gluten free rolled oats Read More!
Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Muffins Flourless-Moist-Gooey-SIMPLE Makes 12 regular muffins Ingredients: 2 large beaten eggs (room temp) 2 cups PB or Almond Butter (creamy smooth-room temp works best) 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1.5 cups pure pumpkin puree 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp vanilla extract 5 Tbsp unsweetend cacao powder 1/4 cup cacao, or dark Read More!
Apple Slice “Cookies” Apples are at their juicy-crisp-peak harvest -now! If you have a sweet tooth; you’ll be surprised how satisfying these are! Ingredients: nut butter top with walnuts pecans unsweetened coconut a few dark chocolate chips Instructions: Slice up an apple and spread with your favorite nut butter. Top with walnuts, pecans, unsweetened coconut, Read More!
Clean Eating is an adventure that is more enjoyable and effective when the rest of the household is in on the fun. However, that can be the biggest challenge – getting the whole family to voluntarily go on the Clean Eating route. Don’t stress though – it’s POSSIBLE. Here are a few tips on how Read More!
There were so many questions about this post, hopefully I answer all of them here: Jars are KILNER brand, although any glass jar such as canning jars work GREAT for storage. The white stuff is protein powder. I like Jay Robb whey – use YOUR fave. Chocolate chips are Lily’s brand sweetened with stevia, found Read More!
Banana Split Breakfast Bar Happy Sunday! Decided to make today a bit more special. Sunday’s at home with family + friends are the best! Ingredients: bananas cut in half 1/2 cup Greek yogurt to each Almond slices Granola Dried coconut Blueberries Raspberries Blackberries Lily’s chocolate chips Instructions: Split bananas in half carefully with a knife. Read More!
Double Pumpkin + Dark Chocolate Energy Balls I recreated one of our most popular recipes…these lil’ energy balls! There is a bit less nut butter in this recipe – a bit more Pumpkin + Pumpkin seeds! A GREAT after school snack or even breakfast option on busy mornings. Makes about 40 Balls Ingredients: 3 cups Read More!
Taco Salad for a Crowd Who wants some? The chips are Jackson Honest brand, made with coconut oil. The cheese is high quality, and meant to be used sparingly as a condiment. The taco meat is grass fed beef. Ingredients: Fresh Romaine Lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces Avocado, cubed Grape tomatoes, halved Grass fed Read More!