Coconut Oil Health Articles & Recipes Health, Wellness, & Nutrition

How Coconut Oil Can Help You Lose Weight

August 25, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

UPDATE 7/24/17: It has been almost 5 years since I originally wrote this post. I really need to do an update to this post but have just not had time, nor have I quite figured out how to write the update that I want. You see, my views on weight loss and health have shifted quite...

Adrenal, Thyroid, Blood Sugar, & Hormonal Health Health, Wellness, & Nutrition

Supplements to Help with Hashimoto’s Symptoms

August 19, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

IMPORTANT NOTE — PLEASE READ: This article was written in hopes of helping those who struggle with Hashimoto’s disease. Due to the FDA and FTC laws regarding health claims, I am unable to offer any brand recommendations for the products I use. Doing so violates their laws and could get myself and this site in...

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Honey Orange Fruit Snacks :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

August 18, 2014 - 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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How to Become a Kitchen Ninja

August 15, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Want to be a kitchen ninja? I know I do! I’ve been in the kitchen practically my whole life. I started helping my mom cook and bake when I was around 3 years old. By the time I was 6 or so, I was cooking and baking on my own. I also worked in a...

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Ditch the Scale: 50+ Better Ways to Measure Health

August 14, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my good friend, Lauren, author of Lauren Fowler. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and yoga teacher who promotes a non-diet approach to nutrition and health. She wants everyone to connect to their bodies intuitive wisdom rather than following diets. She encourages the tools of intuitive...