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Happy Earth Day 2019.   Whether you are getting out and working with the plants, creating a world free to toxic waste or just getting out and taking a walk, I would love to share with you my love for our planet.   Our earth has been destroyed by so many and we need to work on stopping not only pollution but especially on cleaning up our food source and getting the pesticides outlawed.  The toxins that are being sprayed on our food are creating chronic inflammation in our bodies which is creating a world where so many are sick. 

Turkey chili in the instant-pot.  A simple, fast dinner when you need a quick, warming dinner.  What is your go to for a quick, delicious meal.

Learn why to use slippery elm honey balls and how to make them using our simple recipe

Sometimes when it comes to holidays, its not always the "healthiest" food.  I baked these challah yesterday for my family and posted the picture on Facebook and so many of you wanted the recipe, so I thought it would be best to just put it up here on my blog

Bone broth  .............   what is it and why is it so good for you? 

For years I avoided hot chocolate as it was filled with lot of sugar and dairy. But now I have a great recipe for you to try. I’m loving it and it is filled with delicious ingredients that not only taste good but are good for you.

My “gut” tells me that most people have no idea that there is a difference between the pickles or sauerkraut that you can get in the supermarket vs the lacto fermented vegetables you can purchase (in a few places) or make in the privacy of your own kitchen.

So what really is the difference?

Lacto fermented vegetables are filled with probiotics that help our gut digest and assimilate our food

Lacto fermented foods are raw and without any chemicals added

Simple recipe to make grass fed chili.  We begin with grass fed beef, but you can also use pastured chicken or turkey or make it vegetarian.

2015, it's time to make the commitment to Yourself, to your health.  

If you are ready here's one of the best things you can do for yourself.  Begin drinking bone broth and eating lacto-fermented vegetables daily.  It's a simple thing to do which creates enormous shifts for many health issues.

If you are on a paleo diet, a low carbohydrate program or just trying to reduce your sugars but still want a crunch this cracker is for you .  I find that it saves me from wanting a cracker, a chip or another crunch.  These crackers are made with flax seeds, sunflower seeds and veggies. 

Are you eating primal, paleo and are looking for an awesome muffin recipe?  These are delicious.  If you are diabetic they may have too much sugar for you, but otherwise, please enjoy them

Do you crave chocolate? Sugar laden chocolate?

Do you know that many times when you are craving chocolate its because you are deficient of magnesium? Chocolate is chock full of magnesium and its why many women crave it during the month.

As we travel our path we need to make decisions on what food to eat.  Do we choose to eat a "healthy diet" or not and what really is a "healthy diet"?  Everywhere you look someone else has a new plan that is the best food plan.  So how do you decide what is best for you?  Or, do you stick to the standard all American diet loaded with sugar, white flour and crappy fats?  

Do you eliminate all grains, fats, sugar or do you moderate your diet.  For many people removing grains is probably the best course of action but its also not a simple one

Water is SOO important for our health.  When we don't drink enough our entire body dries out.  You see it in your skin, you may suffer from constipation, your digestion slows, your blood pressure rises, your body becomes more acidic and so many other symptoms occur. 

Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite "tasty, flavored water" recipes with you.  

One of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes is Raw Cranberry Sauce.  I've been known to make a batch and just pick at it until its done.  I like tart things so I don't use much sweetener.      Check it out