If you’ve been reading our blog for even half a minute, you’ve probably gathered that we love BUTTER- we love it a lot. Butter is healthy(huh??), tasty and we’re not talking just any butter, but REAL butter- the kind made with real milk from healthy, hormone and antibiotic free cows who eat their native species-appropriate diet of fresh green grass, rather than
Basics & Staples
How to Make Coconut Milk
I love coconut milk! Don’t you? It’s so tasty and an excellent, nutrient-dense addition to your diet. Rich in vitamins, minerals and a fantastic source of lauric acid (a nourishing fat found in breastmilk), coconut milk is indeed a superfood. But, until recently, I’d only purchased organic coconut milk in BPA-free cans (Native Forest and
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"Fab Real Foodie Finds" Reviews
Fab {Real} Foodie Finds presents Teeny Tiny Spice Co. (and a recipe!)
Here at the Real Food Whole Health kitchen, we are lucky enough to try all kinds of real food culinary delights so we can then share them with you. Recently we discovered the fantastic family-run Teeny Tiny Spice Co. of Vermont. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to sample their line of twelve incredible, organic spices. Now, by
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The Physical Body
Optimal Hydration
Did you know that water is THE most common nutritional deficiency among Americans today? Water is the most important nutrient in the human body. Our bodies can go as long as 8 weeks or more without food, but only days without water. Water makes up 55 – 60% of our total body mass! In an average
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"Fab Real Foodie Finds" Reviews
Fab {Real} Foodie Finds presents…Euphoria Olive Oil
Recently, we’ve had the amazing opportunity to try Euphoria’s incredible olive oil- a fresh bottle from this year’s harvest, pressed just two months ago in January, arrived at our office last week. We couldn’t wait to try it! The oil, made from 100% Greek Koroneiki olives, shines a gorgeous emerald green color
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Real Food Recipes
Amy’s Favorite Chicken Salad (simple, fresh, gluten free)
This is my all-time favorite chicken salad. There are SO many variations of chicken salad and many of them are very good. I’ve tried all different kinds of nuts- pecans, walnuts, slivered almonds- included fruit, both fresh and dried- apples, pears, peaches, cranberries, cherries, orange, mandarin, grapes- and tried a variety of herbs and dressing
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Cultured Foods & Condiments
A Guide to Healthy Cultured and Fermented Foods
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Fermented & Cultured Foods Cultured, or naturally fermented foods are very traditional foods, having been consumed by our ancestors throughout the ages Vegetables (sauerkraut, kimchi, etc), fruits (chutneys and preserved fruits), beverages (water kefir, kombucha, beet kvass, etc), grains (sourdough bread), dairy products (dairy kefir, yogurt, crème fraiche, sour cream,
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Real Food Diet
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Meats
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Meats Choose meat that has been raised locally and sustainably, without the use of hormones or antibiotics, and from animals eating their native, species-appropriate diet. If you cannot find grass-finished meat, grass-fed/grain-finished meat can be substituted, but is not optimal. Beef, bison/buffalo and lamb should be grass-fed and grass-finished, not
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Main Dishes & Entrees
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Fish and Seafood
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Fish & Seafood Choose only wild-caught fish whenever possible. In some cases, it may be more expensive, but it is better for you. Farmed fish is generally not the healthiest choice, with the exception of some shellfish. It’s best to choose sustainable seafood. Visit www.seafoodwatch.org to learn more. Oily fish,
