Food

Spicy Wilted Beet Greens

I bought some beets at my local Vitamin Cottage the other day and they had the most gorgeous beet tops on them. Most people probably cut these off and toss them in the trash, but beet greens are great to eat. They are very similar to Swiss chard in flavor and texture and you can...

April 5, 2011

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements, Real Food Recipes, Soups & Stews

How to Make Homemade Chicken Stock or Broth

I know it’s getting into spring and who wants to think about hot soup or stock when the weather turns warm? But, making your own chicken stock is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. Broth is a highly nourishing food and should be eaten all the time, not...

April 3, 2011

Food

Sugar: The Secret Killer – Part 2 – Disease

In the first part of this series, we discussed sugar addiction. The science community doesn’t yet recognize sugar as an addictive substance, but based on the research I have done, and my own personal experience, I can attest to the addictive nature of sugar. Please note that just like narcotics, not everyone is, or will...

March 28, 2011

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements, Real Food Recipes

Soaking Your Nuts and Seeds For Better Digestion

Recently, I posted an article about soaking your grains before you eat them in order to decrease the amount of phytic acid in them. Phytic acid interferes with the body’s ability to absorb all of the abundant nutrients that are in whole grains. Another food that should be soaked before consuming is nuts and seeds. While nuts contain...

February 10, 2011

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements, Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Nutrition, HTMA, & Minerals, Real Food Recipes

Soy: The Unhealthy Health Food, Part 2 of 2

This is Part 2 in my series, Soy – The Unhealthy Health Food. If you haven’t already, please read Part 1 in this series, where I discuss the dangers of consuming unfermented soy products. DISCLAIMER: The content shared on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. Statements/products discussed have not been evaluated by the Food and...

January 31, 2011