I'm super excited to share this post by Leslie Murphy, fellow acupuncturist and mom who has first-hand experience healing postpartum belly bulge caused by diastasis recti. ~Emily Something wasn’t right. I looked 5 months pregnant, but I definitely WAS NOT pregnant. The pregnancy weight had dropped off (actually sucked off is more like it - thanks breastfeeding!) and yet there it was... a belly. A pregnant-looking … [Read more...] about Is Diastasis Recti To Blame For My Belly?
Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki
Just in time for barbeque season and summer staycations, you're going to LOVE these Greek chicken burgers with homemade tzatziki. I admit, I've been known turn my nose up at chicken and turkey burgers. I typically find them dry and tasteless. They are often touted as a healthier option because they are lower in fat and cholesterol, but I know that grass fed beef is a nutritional powerhouse and actually beneficial to the … [Read more...] about Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki
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
How to Treat Anxiety without Medication
Confession: Learning how to treat anxiety naturally has been a personal quest for me. In the U.S., one in four adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder, and over 19 million adults and millions of children have anxiety, which can range from the mild to moderate to the extremes of panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and PTSD. While these numbers surprise me, I can relate. It can be a perfectly normal day, … [Read more...] about How to Treat Anxiety without Medication
Grain Free Mug Brownies
Though I dabble with gobs and grandma's blueberry muffins and banana bread, I am definitely not a baker. That's why I adore recipes that you can can't really mess up, like these fun, grain-free mug brownies. I mean, the name alone gives away the secret that we won't be dealing with spring pans and egg white peaks. These are single serving desserts, so you can make one or twenty - and they're a fun treat to whip up with kids … [Read more...] about Grain Free Mug Brownies
What Would Emily Do? (5/22)
Coping with a Root Canal - Fermented Cod Liver Oil Not Working - Relieving Constipation - Treating Molluscum Contagiosum Naturally - Persistent Ear Infections - Low Iron Levels in Pregnancy My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering – What would Emily do – about Real food and holistic health topics. Last time we talked about fermented vs. virgin cod liver oil the meaning of egg yolk colors, and more. I’ve … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (5/22)
Is Sourdough Bread Healthy?
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?
Roasted Red Cabbage with Lemon and Garlic
Lately I've been trying to eat lighter. (Check out my slim down for summer challenge to learn why.) But for me this doesn't mean chowing down of low-cal fake foods, artificial sweeteners, or other junk. It mostly means cutting back on the extra starchy stuff (bread, pasta, croissants) and filling up on well-prepared seasonal veggies (to go with some well-sourced meat, butter, eggs, and other real food staples). This … [Read more...] about Roasted Red Cabbage with Lemon and Garlic
Does Oil Pulling Work?
[I'm always in search of effective and affordable home remedies, and while I've heard many great things about the health benefits of oil pulling (basically swishing oil in your mouth), to be perfectly honest, every time I've tried it it's made me gag. SO.... I've asked my fellow health blogger, Mindy Wood, to share what she learned in her quest to find out - does oil pulling work? Enjoy!] I have to admit, I had no real … [Read more...] about Does Oil Pulling Work?
Paleo Pizza on Portobello Caps
Whether it's gluten-free deep dish pizza or grain-free cauliflower crust, I love dreaming up ways to make a healthy pizza recipe that satisfies my standards for comfort, fun, and flavor. My most recent adventure has been perfecting paleo pizza - a task that proved to be harder that it first seemed. When it comes to grain-free pizza, there are lots of creative options out there - and I've tried them all. Let me just spare … [Read more...] about Paleo Pizza on Portobello Caps
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
I've written lots before on the health benefits of fermented foods, and for good reason. Apart from weird crunchy mamas like me who serve my kids sauerkraut with breakfast, make my own cultured ketchup, and have kombucha brewing on my countertop, fermented foods are a part of traditional diets that have been all but forgotten in our modern convenience-driven way of life. I believe it's time for a resurgence. The practice … [Read more...] about 6 Surprising Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
Salmon and Asparagus Bake
You know when you try a new recipe that you think is going to be just "meh" and then are blown away by how delicious and perfect it is? This salmon and asparagus bake is one of those dishes. I had a similar experience with my chicken Florentine over acorn squash too. A few weeks ago, I was having one of those moments where I was staring at the contents of my fridge looking for inspiration. With our weekly farm box, there's … [Read more...] about Salmon and Asparagus Bake