Double-dosing on bone broth
Bone broth is one of the most nutritious things you can put in your body. Made by simmering animal bones in water over the course of 36-72 hours, bone broth is a delicious, healing elixir. All those minerals from the bones are infused into the liquid through the simmering, being leeched out with the help […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Smoked salmon
As a Paleoista, I’m always looking to change things up in my selection of proteins, and smoked salmon fits the bill any time of day. Smoked salmon is made by brining and smoking strips of salmon, giving it a wonderful flavor. Commonly referred to as lox and served with bagels, smoked salmon isn’t just for […]
Grown up lunch box gear
If you’re following a healthy lifestyle that involves you taking lunch to the office each day, first of all, know that I’m very proud of you! And second of all, do you have the right assortment of containers and gadgets to help you elevate that brown bag lunch? Let’s take a look at what you’re […]
Nothing but love for beef heart
Now, before you turn up your nose at the title of this article, please hear me out! Beef heart might sound tough to swallow (pun intended), but it really is quite a nice cut of meat. While the heart is an organ, beef heart doesn’t actually qualify as organ meat. It’s a muscle, so it […]
Rooting for Rutabaga
Do you know the difference between a turnip and a rutabaga? If not, you aren’t alone! Most of us in North America use the two phrases interchangeably without even realizing it. If you’ve ever spent any time in the UK, you know that they use the correct terms for these two root veggies. It’s understandable […]
Five Egg-citing Dinner Ideas
You will never catch me without at least two dozen eggs in my fridge at any given time. Eggs are one of my favorite forms of protein. Not only are they cheap, versatile, quick-cooking, and full of nutrition, but they are also one of those delicious foods that you never tire of. Eggs are one […]
There is no conspiracy: Gluten really is evil.
The other day I heard a conversation that really bothered me. It took everything in my power not to interject, but we all know that sometimes it’s not appropriate to speak your mind to strangers in public places. This blog is my place, though, so I’m about to let ‘er rip. The conversation was happening […]
Respect your elder(berries)
For thousands of years, elder trees have been used for medicinal purposes. In ancient times, Hippocrates is rumored to have referred to the elder tree as his medicine chest! The leaves and flowers of the elder tree have been used to reduce inflammation and relieve pain, and the bark has been said to induce vomiting […]
Nibble some cacao nibs
If you’re a fan of bitter chocolate, chances are you’d quite enjoy snacking on cacao nibs. Cacao nibs are crushed cacao beans—essentially, bits of raw chocolate. They don’t taste sweet like chocolate that’s had sugar added to it, but they contain heaps of nutrition. Chocolate comes from cacao beans, which are the seeds of the […]