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The Top 5 Reasons Why I Love My Squatty Potty

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Many of you know, I am a big advocate for gut health and making sure everything is working correctly. The key to optimal health lies in our guts and if they are not happy and healthy, we won’t be happy and healthy. One tool that I have incorporated into my own personal gut healing journey...
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Digestive Health with Real Food: A Book Review and Giveaway

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
You have heard me say, time and time again, that true health begins in the gut. Many health problems stem from an unhealthy, damaged gut, including autoimmune disease, weight issues, skin conditions, migraines, food allergies, and more. I personally have learned just how important it is to address our gut health as the root of all health conditions,...
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Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 6/4/13

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Traditional Tuesday’s Nutritious and Delicious Blog Carnival is for anything involving traditional foods. Recipes, techniques, tips, discussions on the hows and whys we do what we do, kitchen organization, appliances used, fitting traditional foods into your life and schedule, anything under the banner of traditional foods is wonderful. Posts, Facebook pages or websites on the...
Coconut Oil Health Articles & Recipes DIY Skin, Body, & Home Care Recipes Health, Wellness, & Nutrition Non-Food Recipes Real Food Recipes

Use More Coconut Oil: 21 Non-Toxic Coconut Oil Skin Care Recipes

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
A few weeks ago I published a post to help you eat more coconut oil that featured 115 real food coconut oil recipes. It made me realize that we also needed a post that featured non-food recipes. While eating coconut oil is the best way to take advantage of its health benefits, it can also...
AIP / Autoimmune Protocol Dairy-Free Fermented Food Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes Salads, Sides, & Vegetables

Spicy Garlic Cabbage and Carrot Slaw with Probiotic Dressing Recipe (gluten and dairy free with autoimmune option)

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Every so often, I get a craving for this crunchy, spicy garlic cabbage and carrot slaw. I love, love, love cabbage, but I don’t eat a lot of it, especially raw, because it is goitrogenic vegetable and not good for people with thyroid problems. That said, when I get a craving for this slaw, nothing will satiate the craving until...