There is nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread or the way that butter melts on a fluffy, warm slice that can be eaten and enjoyed right out of the oven. Am I right?! Well, for many years, bread was not a part of our diet because none of us tolerated it really well. We didn’t feel great eating it, and honestly, I couldn’t find a store-bought version that was good enough for my nutritional standards. However, about 2 years ago, ...
Why Infertility Is so Common & 5 Steps to Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy
Infertility is a heartbreaking disease! According to the National Institute of Health, a minimum of 20% of men and women cannot conceive naturally. Many are told that there is no hope other than the expensive option of Artificial Reproductive Technology. And although this reproductive technology has blessed many parents with babies, it can be like sweeping the sand under the rug, as it does not address the underlying issues of the reason ...
Guest Post: 3 Ways to Improve Your Gut Biome
I’m excited to have my dear friend and health advocate, Shawna, sharing with you today! She is not only an avid researcher and queen in the kitchen, but if you ever open her refrigerator, you will find it full of gut healing foods! Shawna is also someone I have admired and learned from as a mom and a wife. We met about 12 years ago. However, our relationship really grew when I began to regularly visit their family farm, Kid Creek Pastures, ...
Homemade Beef Jerky
There is nothing quite like a batch of homemade beef jerky! Seriously, not only do I know what ingredients were used in the making of it, but it just tastes SO GOOD! Jerky is perfect for road trips or for when we are on the go…and yes, there are other good alternatives like Paleo Valley and EPIC Bars. However, if you want a real treat, make this recipe for yourself. PrintHoney Pepper Beef Jerky Ingredients2 lbs grass-fed round top ...
S’mores Pie
Can I be honest about something? It wasn’t until 2 years ago that I finally became less anxious about summertime campfires. I knew that inevitably, someone was going to pull out the Kraft Jet Puffed and chemical-filled marshmallows along with the high fructose corn syrup filled graham crackers. And for the millionth time, I would have to tell my kids, “Sorry, those are unhealthy, but you can have a piece of the chocolate.” Even though the ...
Hospital Comfort Essentials
One of the most important parts of healing is being comfortable. When a person is comfortable, their stress is down, their confidence increases, they’re able to rest well and they have the energy and motivation to try to improve their health or maintain their already healthy lifestyle. In fact, there have been many studies like this one about the impact of the hospital environment and hospital room on a patient’s ability to heal. I love ...
Are You Drinking Enough Water + Fruity Ice Recipe
Water...the source of life and so critical to make a daily part of your life. And yet, even though Americans have unlimited access to clean filtered options, it's our most common nutrient deficiency. We are extremely dehydrated! Here’s some of the early signs to dehydration: headaches muscle aches fatigue depression cramps irritability And here’s some of the more mature signs of dehydration: heartburn joint ...
