What is Metabolism?
This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of [...]
Three Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals
Sometimes those holiday feasts are just amazing. And it's not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, and the ambiance. It is way too easy (and common) to indulge on those days. But it doesn't [...]
Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating is Wrong and it’s Making You Fat and Tired
Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has [...]
Coffee – Who can drink it and who should avoid it?
Coffee is one of those things - you either love it or hate it. You know if you like the taste or not (or if it’s just a reason to drink sugar and cream). You know how it makes [...]
Infused Oils for Homemade Holiday Gifts
We decided this year we were not going to participate in the hustle bustle go broke Christmas, so all of our gifts are going to be homemade. I have been busy making scarves, afghans and crafts to give to the [...]
Paleo Sweet Zucchini Pancakes
Our Prehistoric ancestors may have eaten pancakes! I was looking through old posts on the National Geographic’s website this morning (much less stressful than reading the morning news) and I came across an article about ancient pancakes. 30,000 years ago [...]
Easy Gluten Free Baked Apple Desert
Apple pie is a cozy warm reminder of the holidays in our home. Now that we no longer eat much sugar and wheat, apple pie looked like it was going to be on the boy I miss that list. But [...]
Crimini Mushroom Gluten Free Stuffing
“MOM! What about the stuffing!?” This is what I heard when I announced Thanksgiving was going to be gluten free last year. “It just won’t be Thanksgiving without it!” so the hunt was on to find a stuffing recipe using [...]
Cream of Cherry Soup
1 1/4 cups white Riesling wine 1 3/4 cups water 1/2 tsp green stevia 1 cinnamon stick 1 organic lemon, half grated zest and juice of whole lemon 2 cups frozen pitted organic cherries 1 1/4 cups of organic plain [...]