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....

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...

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Small Purple Berry. Big Nutritional Punch.

July 24, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

The elderberry. A tiny purple berry with a big nutritional punch. Are you familiar with this berry? It’s one of my personal favorites and I am excited to share this post with you today! The Goodness of the Elderberry Most people are familiar with elderberry as an immune booster. It is a very common during cold and...

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Raw Blender BBQ Sauce :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Soy-Free

July 23, 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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6 Proven Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (No. 3 is Best)

July 22, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

For centuries, vinegar has been used for various household and cooking purposes. It is also an ancient folk remedy, claimed to help with all sorts of health problems. The most popular vinegar in the natural health community is Apple Cider Vinegar. It is claimed to lead to all sorts of beneficial effects… some of which...