When it comes to essential supplements for health and nutrition, I am a self-declared minimalist. I don't like to waste money on things I don't really need, and I definitely don't like to take a supplement because I heard it's good for my age/skin/bones/hormones etc. I see patients every week with a laundry list of supplements that they take because they read they should or because their doctor said so. Often these include … [Read more...] about 7 Essential Supplements I Can’t Live Without
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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
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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 Check out my favorite products…
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Real Food Style
Yesterday was my son's fifth birthday, and I found myself a bit unprepared. We had celebrated a week early with a big Star Wars party for 24 small children and their accompanying adults. In addition to cleaning and decorating, I made a homemade coconut flour cake with honey butter cream frosting and some scrumptious but nutritious snacks like bacon wrapped dates, squash soup, wilted kale in butter, grass fed beef hot dogs … [Read more...] about Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Real Food Style
Making Grilled Cheese Better
Growing up I had my favorite meals - Ellio's frozen pizza was number one, followed closely by Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli from a can, Hungry Jack mashed potatoes, Kraft Mac 'n Cheese, and grilled cheese sandwiches made with white 'Italian' bread, margarine, and Kraft Singles (notice how the word 'cheese' is conveniently left out the last ingredient) served with a side of dill pickles. We didn't drink much soda at our house, … [Read more...] about Making Grilled Cheese Better
Stuff I Recommend
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
40 Fertility Superfoods To Eat Right Now
When you are trying to conceive, it's especially important to nourish your body with Real Food to optimize fertility and stock your body with the materials it needs to make a healthy baby. While this sounds logical, you may be surprised by some of the suggestions below. These nutrient-dense foods offer an abundance of fat-soluble vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and wholesome fats in six main categories: seafood, liver, full … [Read more...] about 40 Fertility Superfoods To Eat Right Now
What I Ate Today: Lauren J.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Lauren J.'s diet. Lauren, age 29, lives in Aptos, CA (near Santa Cruz). Mom to a five month old little girl - born the natural way! - Lauren recently discovered the work of Weston Price, and is committed to following a traditional, nutrient-dense diet for both her baby's sake and her own personal health. Here's what Lauren ate today: Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled in … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Lauren J.
Mushroom Moussaka – Grain Free And Freezer Friendly
Warning: This dish takes time, energy, and a bit of enthusiasm. Yet, today I had no interest in cooking. But my family and I still enjoyed the most delicious and complex wonders of freshly baked mushroom moussaka. Why? Well, besides being time consuming, this recipe is quite simple to double or triple, and on another day, I was much more in the mood for whipping up a casserole extravaganza. You can share the extras or … [Read more...] about Mushroom Moussaka – Grain Free And Freezer Friendly
Easy Chicken Liver Pate
Looking for another way to love liver? Though pâté is widely known as a French delicacy, many cultures have their own version. I was first introduced to chicken liver pate in Italy. While this may sound fancy and romantic, it actually became my fast food while traveling. Okay. It’s Italy. It was still wildly romantic! I did not grow up eating liver, and so I've never felt fond cravings for it. However, when in the form … [Read more...] about Easy Chicken Liver Pate
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Sauce
As a REAL food foodie, I get super excited by the challenge of taking classic comforting junkie foods and transforming them into nutrient-dense dishes that aren't lacking in deliciousness. Sweet potato casserole makes a perfect candidate. You remember this holiday side dish, right? Sweet potatoes so sweet from marshmallows that you can only eat a bite or two, but they're still sinfully fun. The store-bought versions of this … [Read more...] about Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Sauce
What Would Emily Do? (4/30 Edition)
Natural Remedies for Pain After Birth – Organic Raw Nuts Worth the Cost? – Night Terror Solutions – Refined Coconut Oil Healthy? – Sugar Cravings and ADHD – Alternative Treatment for Uterine Fibroids My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering “What would Emily do” about Real food and holistic health topics. I’ve created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to benefit from the … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (4/30 Edition)