As a grown up, I've become somewhat of an expert in hormones, but I really wish I understood more about women's health growing up. Those sex-ed classes were pointless. And as a teen, my hormones were a hot mess. Dermatologists assured me there were no specific foods to balance hormones to improve my awful acne so I was prescribed antibiotics and retin-A instead. I had mood swings like hurricanes, and my monthly periods … [Read more...] about 7 Surprising Foods to Balance Your Hormones
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How to Make Hibiscus Tea
Sipping a frosty iced tea is one of the simple joys of summer, and hibiscus elevates the experience to sublime refreshment. The dark blood red dried flowers are steeped in hot water yielding a seductively rich, brightly tart drink reminiscent of childhood fruit punch but so, so much better. If you've ever had jamaica (pronounced 'ham-eye-ku') at a Mexican restaurant, you most likely would have been served the syrupy … [Read more...] about How to Make Hibiscus Tea
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Folks ask me all the time what supplements I use for my family, where to find the best and most affordable real food staples, and for suggestions on healthy living products from water filters to cleaning supplies. Below is a comprehensive guide to products that I whole-heartedly recommend. The brands listed in the categories below are quality vendors that I believe in and purchase from myself. Please know that many links … [Read more...] about Stuff I Recommend
Understanding The World of Sweets, Sugar, And Alternatives
I recently was an accomplice in a Halloween ruse when Wonder Woman chucked George Washington's bulk-sized box of Splenda in a dumpster declaring, "I'm saving the world, one man at a time!" Feeling like I could out-run George in roller skates and a helmet, I admitted, "Well, that stuff WILL kill you." George looked at me disbelieving and asked, "Why?" Funny you should ask Mr. President" - Here's a guide to good and evil in … [Read more...] about Understanding The World of Sweets, Sugar, And Alternatives
How To Make Goat Cheese In The Raw
I've been fascinated with the idea of making my own cheese for years. While I make yogurt and yogurt cream cheese regularly, have tried my hand at kefir, and have even bought some rennet (which sadly expired in the fridge untouched), for some reason cheese seemed like a daunting dairy frontier. Then last month I attended the Real Food Symposium here in Los Angeles, and after seeing a demonstration from the good folks at … [Read more...] about How To Make Goat Cheese In The Raw
Are Green Smoothies Good For YOU?
When I opened Facebook this morning, I saw this question from Kayla: I recently read on a comment you are not a huge fan of green smoothies. Can you please elaborate why? Why yes, and thanks, Kayla, for the inspiration for this blog post! Green smoothies are having a hey day with all sorts of healthy conscious folks hailing their virtues, but are green smoothies good for you really? Let's find out... What's all the hype … [Read more...] about Are Green Smoothies Good For YOU?
Raw Liver Shooters Recipe
Hell yeah, y'all! As daunting as it may sound, raw liver consumption in our modern world just requires a little creativity and courage - assuming we take care to assure food safety. Fresh air and sunshine are huge protective factors for animals. Animals raised outdoors convert sunshine to vitamin D, and consume the natural foods that provide them with vitamin A (both of which provide as much insurance against infection for … [Read more...] about Raw Liver Shooters Recipe
Strawberry Cream Gummies Recipe
In the little town where I grew up, we had an old-school corner store called Krex's ("Krex-zies") that sold all of the typical stuff - magazines, cigarettes, and lots and lots of candy. I have a visceral memory of that little shop, especially when I think of the glass counter filled with Swedish fish, pop rocks, dots, sours, and all of the gummies you could ever imagine. These days a tobacco shop has replaced Krex's, and … [Read more...] about Strawberry Cream Gummies Recipe
How to Make Homemade Cashew Butter
Why make your own nut butter? Among the classic American comfort foods of childhood, a PB&J sandwich ranks pretty high. Sadly, conventional peanut butter is not a health food, but probably not for the reasons you may think. Some folks avoid peanut butter because it is 'fattening,' and in recent decades there has been an curious increase in peanut allergies in children. Personally, I avoid conventional peanut butter … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Cashew Butter
White Chocolate Bark With Pistachios & Cranberries
When I learned from my friend, Kendahl, at Our Nourishing Roots that I could make my own chocolate, a whole new universe of possibility opened up. I mean, who knew it could be so simple - cocoa butter, an unrefined sweetener, and cocoa powder for classic chocolate, or vanilla for the white chocolate? The cocoa butter provides a wonderful profile of healthy fats and the raw honey is both mineral and enzyme rich. Really, folks, … [Read more...] about White Chocolate Bark With Pistachios & Cranberries
Slow Cooker Meatballs with Garden Veggie Sauce
We've been having some pretty wacky weather here for Southern California. Back east, my mom and the weather man used to call it HHH: hazy, hot, and humid. Definitely not a day that you want to spark up the oven and add any extra heat and moisture to your kitchen. It's summer days like these when recipes like my slow cooker meatballs with garden veggie sauce are a lifesaver. With a bit of planning, I can prepare the sauce … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Meatballs with Garden Veggie Sauce