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Why Food Coloring Is Bad And What To Use Instead

I am sure that many of you health-conscious, crunchy readers will find it odd that I am bothering to write a post about why food coloring is bad. But apparently, there are plenty of folks out there who haven’t yet gotten the memo. Please pass this along to them. Thank you! Last Friday when I

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

3 Surprising Foods To Boost Fertility

I’ve been loving my friend Kristen’s new book, Beautiful Babies. Though nutrient-dense eating is not new to me, I’ve learned all sorts of fascinating ideas and facts. Here’s just one: Did you know that healthy traditional cultures often began preparing six months to one year prior to conception with foods to boost fertility? It’s true.

San Francisco Coffee Shop Bans Soy Milk

Man, do I love San Francisco. If it weren’t for the constant fog and chill, this sun-lovin’ beach girl would certainly be calling SF my home. One of my favorite things about San Francisco is the coffee. Not only do the natives revere good beans, but lattes and cappuccinos are made to perfection – using organic milk

Is Stevia Healthy Or Just Another Toxic Processed Chemical?

Is stevia healthy? Until recently, I mostly didn’t trust the stuff. Many versions have a bitter aftertaste; the white powdered stevia looks suspiciously unnatural; and though you may disagree with me, I think most people should simply eat some (minimally processed) sugar and stop obsessing over finding a substitute. Turns out though, that stevia may

The Best Diet for PCOS – 6 Strategies That May Surprise You

Natural treatments for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) can be very effective, and among them is eating the right diet for this condition. Let’s work out what the best diet for PCOS looks like (and why) – including some strategies that may surprise you. What is PCOS? PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder affecting as

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

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

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

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

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

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