Green beans are a long time family favorite that most people enjoy eating. They are a great source of many important nutrients, including Vitamin C, Vitamin K, B vitamins, silicon (in a form that is more easily absorbed by the body than that found in many other foods), magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, a wide variety of
Main Dishes & Entrees
Hanger Steak with Brandy Mushroom Sauce
An easy and elegant meal that’s perfect for a romantic evening for two! Hanger Steak with Brandy Mushroom Sauce by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health 2 grassfed beef hanger steaks, about 8 oz each. Unrefined sea salt and freshly ground pepper Garlic powder, organic 1 TBL. Butter (organic from grassfed cows) 1 shallot, chopped
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Real Food Recipes
Easy Creamed Spinach
Easy Creamed Spinach by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: About 2 pounds of fresh spinach, washed, stems removed 1 TBL butter (organic from grassfed cows) 1 shallot, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and chopped Unrefined sea salt, freshly ground black pepper Nutmeg, to taste ½ cup cream (raw from grassfed cows)
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Basics & Staples
VIDEO: Making Water Kefir
Water kefir is a beneficial probiotic beverage that tastes delicious! It’s a fantastic intro to cultured beverages and a great way to get kids (and adults!) off soda. Making water kefir is simple. Check out our video to see a demonstration. Once you have water kefir grains, either from a friend or some you’ve purchased
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Gluten Free Onion Rings
Onion rings, strings or “nests” are fantastic under grass-fed burger patties, eggs or even on their own. You don’t have to form a nest- and then you would just have fried onion rings or strings. These are great toppers for said burger patties, or casseroles (especially green bean casseroles at Thanksgiving!) or as a great french-fry
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Main Dishes & Entrees
Quick Indian Spiced Chicken
This is a super simple nutritious meal that the whole family will love. It takes just minutes to prepare and can be served along sauteed veggies (with butter!), with rice or lentils, on naan or wrapped in lettuce for Indian Chicken Wraps. Quick Indian Spiced Chicken by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health 2 lbs. boneless, skinless
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Beverages
When Water Gets Boring-Ten Healthy Beverage Substitutions
WATER. You know it’s good for you– and you know you should be drinking half your body weight in ounces everyday (but no more than about 100 oz) But what about when water gets boring? You’re aware of the dangers of high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, artificial colors and contaminated water and aluminum, BPA-lined cans. You’ve decided to stay
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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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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