There is nothing like turning a classic cuisine staple into a pretty little, nutrient dense show stopper like this Cilantro Pecan Chicken. I'm a sucker for that kind of magic. Nutrient dense dishes are particularly conducive to these slick transformations because they allow for and revel in rich ingredients. I adore biting into a fancy French dish and marveling over its complexities only to later realize that it is a … [Read more...] about Cilantro Pecan Chicken Recipe
Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce With A Secret Superfood Ingredient
When I was first introduced to real food and it's seductive healing powers, I immediately fell madly in love. But, as in many relationships, after the honeymoon phase began to give way to a lovely and healthy day to day routine, I admit I missed a few of the convenient and wild indulgences of my previous life. One of the things I missed was convenience. Yummy little, finger lickin', convenience treats. I hadn't yet had the … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce With A Secret Superfood Ingredient
Do You Have The Guts To Do The GAPS Diet?
Hi, my name is Caroline! I am the blogger of Gutsy. I focus on creating yummy GAPS diet-friendly recipes that are appealing to all ages. Long before I started blogging, Holistic Squid was one of my favorite blogs to read! Emily has simple, yet satisfying, traditional recipes that please us all! Before I start talking about the GAPS diet, I tell you a bit more about myself. I was born Gutsy! I am eighteen years old, and I … [Read more...] about Do You Have The Guts To Do The GAPS Diet?
Homemade Chicken Nuggets – Paleo
My name is Monica and I am a recovering Chicken Nugget Fiend. Yes, as a youngster, I happily bounced through the golden arches for the delicious morsels. Now that I've peered behind the scenes of that culinary process....EEEEEEKS!!! Let's make our own delicious and nutritious homemade chicken nuggets instead. These are fantastically fun snacks for the kids and serving these with yummy dipping sauces really takes me back! … [Read more...] about Homemade Chicken Nuggets – Paleo
6 Common Cold Remedies That Really Work
In the previous post - 6 Immune Boosting Foods You May Be Missing - we discussed how to strengthen your body with real food to create true and deep resilience to illness. But the fact of the matter is that even perfectly robust folks get sick sometimes, and it's smart to have a few tricks up your sleeve. These common cold remedies can help you fend off a cold or the flu before it takes hold. And while conventional medicine … [Read more...] about 6 Common Cold Remedies That Really Work
Ask A Midwife: Alternative Treatment For GBS
Group Beta Strep (GBS) is a type of normal bacteria that is commonly found in the human body. 10-35% of all healthy adult women have GBS in the lower intestine and/or vagina. Ordinarily, this doesn't cause a problem, however, in certain circumstances, GBS bacteria can invade the body and cause serious infection; this is referred to as Group B disease. The typical treatment for is antibiotics, but effective, alternative … [Read more...] about Ask A Midwife: Alternative Treatment For GBS
Beet Kvass Myth Busting (& Recipe)
Have you been taught that you must use whey or another culture starter when making beet kvass? (You don't.) Are you dairy free, on a tight budget, on the GAPS or SCD diet and therefore cannot buy and use whey or other culture starters? (Don't worry!) Have you been taught that if you do not use a culture starter to make beet kvass, it must contain so much salt that it is not pleasurable to drink? (Not true.) For these … [Read more...] about Beet Kvass Myth Busting (& Recipe)
6 Immune Boosting Foods You May Be Missing
California is a mecca of health fanatics. Ask anyone what immune boosting foods they recommend, and you will never get a blank stare. Green juice! Acai berries! Garlic juice! Chorella! Camu Camu! Whoa horsey! Let's face the facts... Your antioxidant super foods are not enough. It's worth taking a big step back when it comes to fortifying your body's ability to fight off illness. Antioxidant super foods (including good old … [Read more...] about 6 Immune Boosting Foods You May Be Missing
The Best Butternut Squash Soup
[Holistic Squid note: I've tried and loved many a fall soup, and I can personally vouch that Monica's is the best butternut squash soup recipe you'll find. Enjoy!] When I begin to see butternut squash and all the other fall gourds trickling into the farmers market, I cannot help but smile. As much as I love the warmth, sundresses and crisp vegetables of summer, I am ready for fall when it rolls around. We love to honor … [Read more...] about The Best Butternut Squash Soup
31 Easy Grain Free Meals and Snacks On The Go
Whether it's packed lunches, grab-and-run snacks, or quick meals out, folks following a grain-free diet often find themselves caught in a sea of grainy limitations. So, I've compiled a list of favorite, easy grain free meals on the go and grouped them by occasion... Easy Grain Free Packed Lunches When you know you will be eating lunch out of the house, the easiest way to avoid grains is to just BYO. Packed lunches are much … [Read more...] about 31 Easy Grain Free Meals and Snacks On The Go
Your Questions About A Grain Free Diet Answered
I’m not a huge fan of elimination diets. Firstly, I don’t like restrictions. If you tell me I can’t eat a particular something, it’s a sure-fired way to make sure I will be fixated on that forbidden food all day or until I break down and devour it with abandon. Secondly, I feel like many folks jump on an elimination band wagon as a desperate search for a solution to weight or health issues. So you may be surprised to learn … [Read more...] about Your Questions About A Grain Free Diet Answered
Grain Free Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips
Luckily, I was able to snap the photo above before my husband and kids devoured the last two pieces. Needless to say, this grain free pumpkin bread is a big hit at my house. Based on my grandma's tried-and-true banana bread recipe, over the years I've discovered that I can substitute pumpkin, squash, zucchini, or just about any moist and mashable or shreddable fruit or veggie for bananas. More recently, I've converted this … [Read more...] about Grain Free Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips