Health & Wellness How To

How to Whiten Your Teeth with Activated Charcoal

January 26, 2017 - by Jessica Espinoza

One question I get from time to time is how to whiten your teeth without using harsh and toxic chemicals. Most of the teeth whitening systems on the market today use ingredients that may not be all that safe for our bodies. If you've made the switch to more natural living, you may be looking...

Beverages & Smoothies Breakfast Dairy-Free Food Real Food Recipes Snacks

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake :: Dairy-Free Option

January 23, 2017 - by Jessica Espinoza

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my sweet, longtime friend, Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri, author of the Recipes to Nourish website. Emily’s blog focuses on gluten-free real food and holistic health. She’s a real foodie, passionate about nourishing home cooking and advocate of “green” living. Her passion and mission are to make healthy and natural...

Dairy-Free Food Gluten-Free / Grain-Free Main Dishes Real Food Recipes

Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Lentil Burgers with Cucumber Herb Raita :: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan

January 18, 2017 - by Jessica Espinoza

Ready for a new Meatless Monday recipe? I have you covered with these amazing Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Lentil Burgers with Cucumber Herb Raita. If you're a fan of skipping the meat from time to time, but still want something high in protein and very filling, these tasty lentil burgers will hit the spot. The...

Health & Wellness

The Average Lifespan of Someone with Autoimmune Disease is 10 Years Shorter….

January 16, 2017 - by Jessica Espinoza

Did you know that the average lifespan of someone with an autoimmune disease is 10 years shorter than a healthy person? I don't know about you, but this is really scary, especially considering that I know so many people with autoimmune disease, myself included. Most people have more than one and their quality of life suffers...

Beef Dairy-Free Food Gluten-Free / Grain-Free Main Dishes Real Food Recipes

Instant Pot Spicy Orange Beef :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo

January 12, 2017 - by Jessica Espinoza

I absolutely love, love, love orange beef. Back in my pre-real food days, hubby and I used to do our fair share of Chinese takeout and orange beef (or chicken) was a staple. In all honesty, making your own orange chicken or beef at home is pretty easy, but if you want the crispy battered...