These little seeds pack a powerful punch, nutritionally speaking. They are a valuable source of minerals zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron and copper. There are so many great reasons to add this little seed into your daily diet.
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The new buzz word these days is Detox. Detoxification means cleansing the blood. It's about resting, cleaning and nourishing the body from the inside out. There are external detox practices which include Dry Brushing or Epsom Salt baths.
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Is coffee good for you? The powers that be always seem to be changing their tune on this subject. I'm going to give you what I know to be true about this incredibly addictive drink. Coffee in moderation can be good for you.
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Your immune system is a big deal. It carries the job of fighting a big war everyday to protect your body. It is the almighty defender against infectious organisms and other invaders. This is how your body protects you against disease and infection and keeps you healthy.
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I was at a birthday party for one of Lucy's friends (My youngest babe) a few weeks ago. A group of Moms started talking about healthy living and making good food choices for our kids. Of course when the conversation door opens for me, I tend to go a little crazy.
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I love caesar salad. I love it with chicken, with salmon or even plain over crispy romaine lettuce. Making the dressing homemade, means you can control the ingredients and make it pretty healthy. It is thick and silky and full of flavor.
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Having a few go to gluten free pancake recipes is a must when you are following a gluten free lifestyle and love breakfast. These don't skimp on taste and even the gluten lovers can't tell!
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We know that good health starts with what food we put into our bodies and even what you put on your body, but did you know that cuddling is also good for your health? Here are some reasons why.
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There is a lot of fear out there surrounding drinking unpasteurized milk. What most people don't know is that, in the early part of the 20th century, it was used as medicine. Clean raw milk from pastured cows is a powerful food.
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Living a gluten free lifestyle is an adjustment. I have learned a few tricks that even the pickiest eaters will love, and will never be able to tell the difference. Growing up a child of an Italian mom who loved to cook homemade feasts on a weekly basis, food was central to my families upbringing.
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These heavenly chocolate treats have seen many lives. They started out as a simple chocolate muffin that my friend Ally from The Accidental Purist, created when we were on a limited diet, searching for ways to have sweets in a healthy way.
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Easter just passed, so left over hard boiled eggs may be in abundance. This is a great way to use them up in a delicious and healthy way! Deviled eggs are my new favorite go to snack. Since eliminating grains along with gluten from my life, finding quick easy staples to keep in my fridge has been challenging.
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I love muffins! Portable goodness that you can pack with nutritional ingredients that serve as breakfast or an anytime snack. Don't forget to top with a slice of grass fed butter to keep you full even longer.
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Every gluten free baker needs to have a flourless chocolate torte in their recipe arsenal. This is one of my favorites because it is a show stopper for every occasion.
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These incredibly easy sweet snacks, are a cinch to make and takes ingredients you may already have in your pantry. My family is notorious for their sweet tooth. My mom is a pastry chef, so you can imagine the willpower we all need to steer clear from all of that deliciousness.
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Here is my favorite way to use my homemade mayo recipe. I love to keep it in to fridge for a quick lunch on top of a salad with avocado. I even eat it for breakfast with a veggie juice.
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Homemade mayo is one of the easiest condiments to make from scratch. I challenge you to read the ingredients in all of the shelf stable mayo bottles, you will find GMO laden soybean oil, high fructose corn syrup and xanthan gum among others.
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Do you remember soft baked cookies from when you were young. They were yummy and so addictive you could eat the whole package. Ignorance was bliss back then, because I had no idea they were filled with preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, soy Lecithin and Vanillin.
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This is hands down, my most favorite gluten free muffin ever! They are super moist, just sweet enough and healthy to boot. Try them for breakfast with fruit, dessert or a snack. I slather them with grass fed butter to boost their healthy fats for my kids and they are satisfied until their next meal.
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With Valentine's Day around the corner this is the perfect decedent treat to make for all of your loves. This recipe is so simple and uses two ingredients. I used heart molds to make them extra special for the holiday but feel free to use a small cupcake pan with liners.
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