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The Scoop on Gelatin & Collagen Brands

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
How to Choose Gelatin / Collagen Brands… I have written about gelatin a lot on this site and many of my recipes feature this nutritious food (I’ll give you a list of delicious gelatin recipes below to get you started). I’m not going to go into detail about what gelatin is, so if you’re new...
Candies & Confections Dairy-Free Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes Sweet & Savory Snacks

Honey Spiced Walnuts :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my sweet friend Renee, author of Raising Generation Nourished. We became friends several years ago and I am continually impressed with her desire to help change the world, starting with our newest generation. Real food has to be core of our health and should start in the...
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9 Causes of Hypothyroidism You May Not Know

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Jessica’s Note: Today, I’d like you to give a warm welcome to my friend Beverly. Many of you may know her from her site, Beverly Meyer on Diet and Health. She has a wealth of information over there and us dedicated to helping people live healthier lives through her practice and through her online presence....
Dairy-Free Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes

Spiced Dark Chocolate Cake :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my sweet friend, Raia, author of Raia’s Recipes. Raia is a homeschooling, stay-at-home mom of five crazy kids. After the birth of her third child, she was diagnosed with celiac disease. This discovery turned her bread and pasta-filled life upside down and set her on a mission...
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5 Tips for Perfectly Healthy Hair (and a look into my own hair loss)

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
My hair … It’s a sore spot for me. Mainly because I have dealt with a fair amount of hair loss over the last couple years, thanks to my autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s). I know many, many women who can commiserate. I have always had super fine hair. I have been told by a number of...