Food

Would You Like to Help Others Live a Vibrant Life?

January 31, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I started Delicious Obsessions back in 2010 as a way to catalog and share my recipes with family and friends. I had no idea what I was doing and really expected it to be nothing more than a hobby. Fast forward almost 4 years and I can’t believe how much this site has evolved and...

AIP / Autoimmune Protocol Beef, Bison, & Lamb Dairy-Free Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes Soups & Stews

Bison and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe (with a secret ingredient) (gluten free, dairy free, autoimmune friendly)

January 30, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This rich and hearty sweet potato stew recipe is perfect for winter. It’s warm and filling and bursting with flavor. It makes a delicious and nutritious dinner and no one will even know you’ve added a secret ingredient in there. Technically, I think this could be classified as a “stewp”, a cross between a stew...

Food

Losing 60 Pounds and a Huge Favor to Ask

January 28, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

UPDATE 2/21/14 — I wanted to post a quick update on this. I was overwhelmed with how many people contacted me for Mark’s address! The outpouring of kindness for Mark from people he has never even met was so beautiful! Thank you SO much for participating. Here is a note from Mark: Dear Jessica, I apologize for the...

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Adaptogens: Herbs for Vitality – Holy Basil

January 27, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Featured Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and GourangaUK Welcome to another installment in my multi-part series, where I am discussing adaptogens and how I am using them to help me on my healing journey. You can read about my journey to health here. If you’re just tuning in to this series, you can read the...

Gut, Digestive, & Immune Health Health, Wellness, & Nutrition Herbs & Home Remedies Nutrition, HTMA, & Minerals

Immune-Boosting Elderberry and Rose Hips Tonic

January 24, 2014 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I have long used elderberries and rose hips for boosting immune health. I used to buy elderberry syrup every fall to keep on hand during cold and flu season and rose hips were always part of my vitamin C supplementation regimen. As I started learning more about herbs, I realized that there was a cheaper,...