I’m so excited to have partnered with Tami Chu of Organic Crumbs Wellness on our latest project, The Energy Reboot– a 21 day real food based cleanse that boosts your metabolism, curbs cravings and skyrockets your energy while supporting your physical, mental and emotional health. Below, she shares some healthy smoothie additions that you can
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5 Snacks That Offer A Probiotic Boost
There are plenty of real food snack options out there, but if you supercharge your snack time by eating foods that provide a probiotic boost, you’ll be ahead of the game. Probiotics are healthy bacteria that do a world of good for our bodies, primarily in the role of supporting a healthy gut. They can
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How To Make Bacon Wrapped Scallops
These delightful bites are perfect for parties, game day, snack time or served alongside a nice grassfed steak for a special surf and turf meal. Bacon Wrapped Scallops by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 12 large “dry” sea scallops (see notes below) Unrefined sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 12 pieces of uncured,
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Over 45 Real Food Salad Dressing Recipes
Salad dressings are great! They enhance the vegetables, meats and add-ins on our favorite salads and often entice kiddos to eat their greens. I love Ranch dressing on carrot sticks, raw broccoli, snap peas and cauliflower! Salad dressings also add valuable nutrition to our diets, especially when they include healthy fats. We need fats in
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Beverages
Over 20 Natural Cocktail Recipes- A Real Food New Year’s Eve Celebration
Looking for a little something sparkly or full of cheer to celebrate this New Year’s Eve? Skip the artificially flavored and colored, overly sweet corn syrup laden mixers and shake up a natural cocktail instead. Here are 20 ideas from some of our friends around the blogosphere! The Perfect Cosmopolitan from Our Nourishing Roots Mojito
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Basics & Staples
Warm Vanilla Sugar
This sugar is wonderful to have around your home as a special treat and for parties. It also makes a wonderful gift any time of the year. Warm Vanilla Sugar by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached, organic cane sugar 3-4 vanilla beans Directions: Preheat oven to 200 F. Working on
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How to Entertain Guests with Dietary Restrictions
It is becoming increasingly common for individuals to have restrictions in their diet. Between food allergies, special diets (GAPS, Paleo, Gluten-Free, etc.) and individuals who are simply trying to avoid certain foods, it is rare to host a party these days without at least someone having dietary restrictions. Accommodating family and friends in your home
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101 Gluten Free Snow Day Recipes
It’s the most wonderful time of year: the first real snow day! Children stay home from school, roads are quiet, families gather around a crackling fire, and everyone flocks to the kitchen for freshly baked (gluten free!) goodies, hot soup and warm drinks. In New England, we anticipate the snow with much excitement. We love
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How Spice Blends Make Cooking Real Food Easier (and Tastier!)
In my opinion, the mark of a good cook is knowing how to use salt and spices appropriately. It doesn’t matter if you are making a simple dish or a fancy one, it’s not going to be good unless the salt and spice is just right. My spice cabinet is probably the most important area