A kid's birthday party can be a fun and festive affair without becoming a sugar and processed food disaster. This photo above was taken at my son's fifth birthday party. As you can hopefully tell, it's Star Wars themed, and as you can clearly see, I made that cake myself. A little secret - I suck at baking. It's a miracle that there's a cake sitting on that plate and I'm not crying in the corner. So rather than share my … [Read more...] about The Best Grain Free Birthday Cake Recipes
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How To Be A Rock Star In The Kitchen
Think preparing traditional, nutrient dense food takes too much effort? People always ask me, "How do you have the time and energy to cook all this food, raise two kids and work?" Easy! When it comes to spending time in the kitchen, I'm mostly lazy and definitely too busy to spend long hours slaving over the stove. On the average day, I cook breakfast (15 minutes), grab a quick lunch (2-15 minutes), and throw together a … [Read more...] about How To Be A Rock Star In The Kitchen
How I Finally Lost the Baby Weight (And You Can Too)
Note: I've gotta confess that it feels pretty vulnerable posting a story about my own weight loss and body image issues, and I've been blogging long enough to know that not everyone will agree with or appreciate my experience that I've shared below. To those readers, I wish you the best, and I hope you'll do the same for me. xo Emily Like many modern women I know, I inherited a dysfunctional relationship to body image and … [Read more...] about How I Finally Lost the Baby Weight (And You Can Too)
What I Ate Today: Jessamyn & Paul
Lately the "What I Ate Today" posts have been about people who mostly eat well and just need a few minor changes to make their diets great. Time to hear from the other 99%. I'm sure you know plenty of folks who aren't willing to eat a perfect diet but are interested in eating "better". Go ahead, raise your hand. No one's looking. (And if you're the 1% of perfect eaters, please forward this to a family member or … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Jessamyn & Paul
The Dirty Truth Behind the Healthiest Cooking Oil
Figuring out the "rules" of healthy eating can be downright confusing - and nothing more so than the conflicting misinformation about fats. In this post, Erin reveals the shocking truth about the world's "healthiest cooking oil" - canola. Even if you've long given up this golden liquid, you're not going to want to miss the video below. Start at about 1:30 for the good - or shall I say extra repulsive - stuff. ~Emily For the … [Read more...] about The Dirty Truth Behind the Healthiest Cooking Oil
Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Yogurt Cream Cheese
Today I'm sharing one of my favorite simple dinner recipes: spaghetti squash Alfredo. This is not your typical Alfredo sauce made with parmesan and butter (and sometimes cream). My version also includes homemade yogurt cream cheese, which adds a delightful tang that makes this dish positively addictive. So much so, that I've been known to eat it for breakfast. Homemade yogurt cream cheese is super simple to make and - … [Read more...] about Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Yogurt Cream Cheese
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Maple Cream Cheese Filling
Today I'm sharing these fun pumpkin whoopie pies with maple cream cheese frosting - a grown-up version of my favorite childhood baked good. As you may know, my baking skills are less than expert, so luckily this recipe is super easy and pretty fail-proof. The whoopie pie (also know as a 'gob') is a Pennsylvania Dutch classic, typically made with two chocolate, cakey cookies sandwiching sweet creamy vanilla frosting. … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Maple Cream Cheese Filling
Buffalo Chicken Wings and Blue Cheese Dip
Back when I was in high school on the swim team, we used to travel to Buffalo, NY for a big swim meet each summer. Part of the tradition was to pig out on the famous local cuisine - Buffalo wings - at the end of the weekend. We would sit at a long table ordering them by the multi-dozens each with pitchers of soda. Guys and gals alike had contests to see who could consume the most deep-fried wings at the hottest spice level … [Read more...] about Buffalo Chicken Wings and Blue Cheese Dip
Why I Don’t Give My Kids Multivitamins
At least once a week, someone asks me what kids' multivitamins I recommend. The short answer: none. I don't give my kids multivitamins, and I don't recommend them for my patients' kids. Before you assume that I think kids should be eating big plates of steamed greens at every meal, take a peek at the pics below of my kids indulging in a cupcake with green frosting and the remains of homemade marshmallows. I've got more … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Give My Kids Multivitamins
How To Make Salted Caramels With Real Food Ingredients
As I kid I loved Swedish fish and Starburst, but now I like to pretend that my tastes are more refined. I prefer more complex and sultry desserts - liked anything with salted caramel. The problem with most recipes for sweets treats is that they typically contain highly-processed junk. I've been on a mission to learn how to make salted caramels and other sweets with Real food ingredients so my family can enjoy a treat … [Read more...] about How To Make Salted Caramels With Real Food Ingredients
Cilantro Pecan Chicken Recipe
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
Vitamin A Toxicity: What You Need to Know
Naomy writes... I'm still confused and concerned about the Vitamin A during pregnancy and causing birth defects since I'm only 5 weeks pregnant... I've read various and conflicting information. I want to start taking a blend of fermented cod liver oil/butter oil and not sure if I should take that AND continue taking my prenatal vitamins. Will that be too much Vitamin A? I understand or think that it's different … [Read more...] about Vitamin A Toxicity: What You Need to Know