Is sourdough bread healthy? I've written about why I prefer white rice over brown, so you may or may not be surprised to read that I actually prefer white bread too. I found that real sourdough white bread is the easiest for me to digest. In this post, Naomi Huzovicova shares why sourdough is WAY better than conventional bread and may actually be good for you too. ~Emily In the last few years, bread has gotten a bit of a … [Read more...] about Is Sourdough Bread Healthy?
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How to Make a Sourdough Starter
[I'm super excited to share this post in our series about sourdough. Naomi makes learning how to make sourdough starter looks so simple, even to my baker-challenged self!] In my last post we chatted about why traditional sourdough may actually be good for you. I loved hearing stories in the comments about how sourdough bread was one of the few foods those with health issues could tolerate. I had wanted to make sourdough … [Read more...] about How to Make a Sourdough Starter
Nourishing Fermented Sourdough Pancakes
[Emily's note: You guys! I'm so excited to share Naomi's recipe for sourdough pancakes - YUM! If you've been following along, this is the third post in our sourdough series. Click to read about the health benefits of sourdough and how to make a sourdough starter. Enjoy!] Pancakes are one of those quintessential comfort breakfast foods. Sturdy breakfasts bring to mind sitting around a table full of people, brought together … [Read more...] about Nourishing Fermented Sourdough Pancakes
Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
[Emily's note: Naomi is at is again with her sourdough goodness! These sourdough lemon poppy seed muffins are next level. If you haven't seen the other posts in this series (and especially if you feel the teensiest bit intimidated by sourdough - start here. ] While we usually think of sourdough in terms of bread, sourdough fermentation can be applied to a number of different flour based goods, such as pancakes and muffins, … [Read more...] about Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
How to Make Coconut Butter
[Emily's note: Just like Naomi, when I first discovered coconut butter, I devoured it by the spoonful. Coconut butter (not to be confused with coconut oil) is as satisfying as eating cake frosting (minus the tummy ache) while packing the nutritious punch of a superfood. I had no idea it was this simple to make...] Coconut manna, coconut cream concentrate - coconut butter goes by a few different names, but buying it can be … [Read more...] about How to Make Coconut Butter
Apple Muffins With Coconut Butter Frosting (Paleo, Nut Free)
[Emily's note: Just because you eat paleo or gluten free, avoid nuts, or are following a GAPS diet, doesn't mean you can't enjoy treats like these scrumptious apple muffins. Special diet or not, you're going to LOVE Naomi's creation...] What can muffins be made of if they don't have grains or nuts? Coconut butter! And now that you can make your own coconut butter, you can make these perfect fall muffins with apples and … [Read more...] about Apple Muffins With Coconut Butter Frosting (Paleo, Nut Free)
Paleo Pumpkin Bars (Nut Free)
[You're going to love these paleo pumpkin bars, the latest treat from my friend Naomi - using her secret magical ingredient... homemade coconut butter. ~Emily xoxo] Pumpkin is everywhere in the fall, I get it. But it's for a reason - pumpkin is just so darn delicious. I'm pretty much a fan of all things pumpkin, like pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin whoopie pies, and grain free pumpkin bread with chocolate chips. Now, I'm not … [Read more...] about Paleo Pumpkin Bars (Nut Free)
My Secret All Natural Energy Booster
[Holistic Squid's note: I've written before about my family's favorite ways to eat liver (and why this often snubbed food can be so essential to health). Here Naomi shares her experiences - and eventual success - using liver as a natural energy booster. So cool!] Being tired is an epidemic - I'll bet at some time you've fought fatigue. I have, and in the process of finding a solution I discovered a new and palatable way to … [Read more...] about My Secret All Natural Energy Booster
5 Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments
[Holistic Squid note: You may know I'm not much of a DIYer, but the crafts in question are as simple, cheap, and easy as Naomi's beautiful DIY Christmas ornaments, even I can't resist getting in on the homemade fun.] As Christmas approaches, I love the idea of getting ready with the kids, going all DIY and making Christmas crafts while singing carols and drinking hot chocolate or hot spiced apple juice afterwards. In … [Read more...] about 5 Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments
12 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Love Probiotic Foods
If we seem a bit obsessed about probiotics and healthy gut flora around here, it's probably true. In this post, Naomi shares her top tips for getting picky eaters to love probiotic foods. ~Emily New studies seem to pop up constantly demonstrating yet another way in which probiotics are vital to our health, from gut health to mental issues to the immune system. While supplements contain targeted types of bacteria, they can … [Read more...] about 12 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Love Probiotic Foods
Paleo Cream Puffs Recipe
Though my baking skills stop at chocolate chip cookies and whoopie pies, Naomi's cream puffs are enough to make me preheat the oven and start mixing. Oh, and did we mention these puppies are grain-free and can easily be dairy-free? Cream puffs for all! ~Emily Cream puffs are one of those desserts that seem intimidating to make but are actually quite easy. Due to the eggs, the balls of dough seem to rise magically in the … [Read more...] about Paleo Cream Puffs Recipe
Can Cod Liver Ferment? Understanding The Cod Liver Oil Controversy
We've been talking quite a bit about the health benefits of cod liver oil, and lately I've been getting tons of questions about the recent cod liver oil controversy. I tend to feel that the answer to just about everything comes from asking, "What feels best in YOUR body?" For those who also want to know the facts, today Naomi is taking us deep into the science of cod liver oil and what you need to know. ~Emily Cod liver oil … [Read more...] about Can Cod Liver Ferment? Understanding The Cod Liver Oil Controversy