Food

11 Tips for Health and Longevity

July 30, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I LOVE this infographic from Dr. Mercola. I agree 100% with all of these tips and when you follow these guidelines, eating and living healthy isn’t hard! This image boils real food and natural living down to the basics. Please share the knowledge with others! A healthy lifestyle is essential to achieving optimal well-being and...

Essential Oils for Oral Wellness (+ a DIY Mouthwash Recipe)

July 29, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my sweet friend Jess Kuh. Jess is a fellow real food lover with a passion for natural living, herbs, and anything that keeps her family and home healthy.} ~~~~~~ Dental care is one of those necessary evils we all face. I mean, who really LIKES to go to the...

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How to Make Lactofermented Green Tomatoes

July 28, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

{Please extend a warm welcome to my dear friend (and affiliate partner) Lisa from Lisa’s Counter Culture. Lisa and I have been friends for several years now and she is a go-to fermenting resource for me and was a BIG help when I first started learning how to ferment anaerobically. She’s sharing a delicious recipe for...

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

My Top 5 Favorite Ways to Use Coconut Oil for Body Care

July 27, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I have a confession. I am a bit of a coconut oil addict. Yes, yes I am. I keep jars of coconut oil all around the house and use it for pretty much everything. While it is my go-to oil for cooking and baking, it is also my go-to oil for skin and body care....

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6 Surprising Facts About This Favorite Summertime Fruit

July 25, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Who doesn’t love watermelon? I know I love it and it’s one of my favorite summertime treats. I don’t eat a lot of it, since I do try to keep my overall sugar intake on the lower side, but it is nice to indulge at the height of the season and soothe that craving from...