This article is the second in a series of posts exploring the Essential Six Elements of Whole Health, the core of our health philosophy and the foundation for our work with our nutritional therapy clients. Learn more about the Essential Elements and find the rest of the series here. A Real Food Diet While all
Breakfasts
Grain-Free, Gluten-Free Maple Blueberry Pecan Pancakes
These pancakes are just perfect for a lazy Sunday morning. Serve with uncured, pastured bacon or sausage for a delicious meal! Grain Free Maple Blueberry Pecan Pancakes by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 2 large pastured eggs ¼ cup pure maple syrup (Grade B preferred) 1 TBL pure vanilla extract ¼ cup raw
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Non-Toxic Lifestyle
Overview of the GMO problem- and an infographic
October is No-GMO month, and we are continuing to bring you information to help you make safe, informed buying decisions. Your health, your family’s health and the health of our environment absolutely depend upon your knowledge and activism on this issue. What is a GMO? GMO stands for genetically modified organism. You may also
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Desserts, Sweets & Treats
Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Honeyed Ginger Pear Tart
A delicious variation on our stonefruit tart: Gluten Free Honeyed Ginger Pear Tart by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 2 cups blanched almond flour 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup sucanat or rapadura (could use honey or maple syrup– adjust quantity accordingly) Dash of unrefined sea salt ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp cardamom
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Beverages
VIDEO: How to Make Your Own Kombucha
Kombucha is a traditional probiotic beverage made from fermenting black tea and sugar. Don’t worry, though, almost all the sugar and caffeine are used up by the bacteria 🙂 Drinking kombucha is a great way to get good probiotics into your diet. It’s a little bubbly too, so it can help when transitioning off soda.
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Real Food Recipes
Roasted Maple Butternut Squash Soup
This soup is Autumn in a bowl. I was going to wait until later in the fall to post it, but our weather today has been so sublime, I just had to share. I have a butternut squash in my pantry now just waiting to be transformed into this lusciousness. The molasses is optional, but
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"Fab Real Foodie Finds" Reviews
Fab {Real} Foodie Finds presents…Chaffin Family Orchards
There are a lot of olive oils on the market. Flavors and quality vary widely. It’s important to know where your olive oil is from and how it is made, because some of the cheaper oils are actually cut with less expensive vegetable oils, like canola or soybean. This is a problem, not just because
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Breakfasts
Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Spiced Carrot Muffins
These muffins are slightly sweet, subtly spicy and very satisfying. A healthful choice, these muffins are gluten free, grain free, and full of nourishing ingredients! A great way to start the day or just right for an afternoon snack, these muffins freeze well (great for busy mornings) and are good right from the fridge or
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Main Dishes & Entrees
Italian Chicken Rolls with Sage and Prosciutto- Gluten Free
These are simple and simply delicious! Good enough for company, but easy enough for practically any weeknight. The marriage of sage and prosciutto is just perfect- enjoy! Italian Chicken Rolls with Sage and Prosciutto by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health 4 boneless skinless pastured chicken breasts, pounded ¼- ½ inch thick Unrefined sea salt