What seed has almost as much calcium as a cup of milk?
We are all about smoothies around here right now! A smoothie can make a perfectly healthy meal replacement if you have the right elements in there including some healthy fat, protein, and fiber. Believe it or not, the tiny little chia seed can provide all of those things! Chia is one of the latest superfoods […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: The Perfect Paleo Comfort Food
What if I were to tell you that lamb was high in omega 3 fatty acids, did you know that? Lamb is naturally grass-fed and not subject to unnaturally being fed corn in feedlots the way cattle are. Pasture-fed lamb naturally contains small amounts of vaccenic acid, a precursor for conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). CLA […]
Shopping with your children
Do you grab your purse and duck out the door the minute you know your kids are looked after so you can shop for groceries alone? While it’s a nice treat to do the food shopping by yourself from time to time, I think that it’s very important to bring the children along with you […]
Teach your children to make their own good food decisions
As parents, we sometimes forget that part of our job is to give kids the “why” behind the “no.” I am a firm believer in empowering children to make good decisions. If we raise our kids in a “because I told you so” environment, they will grow up without the ability to make any decisions […]
Who else “Hass” to have a daily dose of avocado?
If I could be married to a food, avocado might be the lucky guy. So delicious and healthy, this tree fruit (also known as the Alligator Pear) is not only an incredibly high-quality source of fat, but it’s also very versatile. I enjoy avocado on its own with a simple drizzle of balsamic vinegar and […]
Which mineral-rich seasoning should you be bathing in?
Salt is a pretty essential ingredient in our kitchens. We use it all the time, but did you know that not all salt is created equal? The most common salts on the go tend to be table salt, kosher salt, and sea salt. Table salt is the most processed and most commonly used in homes […]
Eat as if your life depended on it.
What if every bite you put in your mouth gave your body something that would make you stronger and healthier? How many times have you wished it could be easier to lose weight, to get healthier? Yes, it can be a struggle to get on (and stay on) that healthy path. But what if you […]
Stock your pantry and fridge for Paleo
When you start looking at Paleo and regular old gluten-free recipes, you may notice that you could stand to do a better job of stocking your cupboards so that you’re not always either running to the market or passing over recipes due to a lack of key ingredients. Now, this obviously doesn’t happen when you […]
Cheap, tasty & fast!
Chicken breasts are a great starting point for a delicious and healthy meal. They’re a very lean source of protein and an excellent item to serve to your family on a regular basis. And I promise you that there’s an endless number of ways you can cook chicken breasts so that you don’t end up […]