My friend Molly from OrganicSpark.com recently released her new book, Back to Butter. It is a treat to flip through the pages rich with beautiful images and mouth-watering recipes. When I got to the dessert section, this one really caught my eye: almond boy. A play on words, almond boy is reminiscent of the sticky sweet candy bar dipped in chocolate that I never really liked as a kid. With a traditional foods makeover, this … [Read more...] about Almond Boy: Bid Your Sugar Cravings Buh-Bye
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The Best Ceviche Recipe for Summertime
Tanned skin in sun dresses, sandy feet in flip flops, and days that seem to stretch on forever. Oh summer, I love you. Of course, to pair with any season there are foods that can evoke nostalgia with a single bite. Summertime ceviche is one of those foods. This best ceviche recipe yields a dish that's cold, salty, tart, and satisfying. Ceviche can transport you to a white sand beach, a crystal blue pool, or just your … [Read more...] about The Best Ceviche Recipe for Summertime
How To Teach Your Kids To Eat Right And Love Real Food
Since I was a little girl, my nutrition education has been an ongoing contradiction. First, the "four food groups" were introduced as an absolute: eat meat, dairy, bread, fruit/veggies every day. Period. Seemed straightforward enough to my early adolescent mind, but mostly I was interested in eating double-stuffed oreos and Micky D's fries. Then in the early 90's, the tried-and-true food groups were replaced with a … [Read more...] about How To Teach Your Kids To Eat Right And Love Real Food
What Would Emily Do? (6/11)
Making Water Kefir - Bumps on Skin - Stress in Young Children - Breast Milk Causing Tooth Decay - Poor Blood Flow Causing Rash - Soothing Cream for Eczema 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 answers too. Who am I to know the answers to … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (6/11)
Homemade Electrolyte Drink – Simple and Better For You
[When it comes to cold and flu season, I'm a big fan of being prepared - the natural way - with plenty of immune boosting foods and supplements. But if you do fall ill, it's super important to stay hydrated. So whether you're in need of recovery post-flu or post-workout - don't poison yourself with nasty sports drinks - make this one instead.] When we work up a sweat, we instinctively reach for something to quench our … [Read more...] about Homemade Electrolyte Drink – Simple and Better For You
7 Tips for Quick and Easy Paleo Meals
[Not all Holistic Squid readers eat a caveman diet, but many have decided to go paleo to improve their health. Debra Dorn shares some of her top tips for quick and easy paleo meals, that actually apply quite well to anyone who wants to eat healthy, home-cooked food - regardless of your diet.] Are you struggling with trying to create easy paleo meals on a daily basis? I know a lot of people find paleo restrictive, expensive, … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Quick and Easy Paleo Meals
Saag Paneer – Indian Creamed Spinach
When I was in grad school, I had an addiction...to the Indian buffet around the corner. For a mere $5.95, I could fill my plate with piles of delicious, comforting Indian food that suited both my taste buds and my impoverished student budget. For years after, I tried to recreate the satisfaction of their Indian creamed spinach dish dotted with Indian cheese (my personal favorite). Finally, I think I've come close. Don't be … [Read more...] about Saag Paneer – Indian Creamed Spinach
How The Paleo Diet Could Save Your Life
I've written before about the health benefits of the paleo diet. The following is a guest post written by my friend and fellow blogger, Sylvie McCracken of Hollywood Homestead. I know you're going to enjoy her story, and I hope her experiences will help many folks in need of a positive health transformation. ~Emily Saying that Paleo saved my life may seem a little extreme, but it’s true. I didn’t get into the paleo lifestyle … [Read more...] about How The Paleo Diet Could Save Your Life
Finger Jello: A Wiggly, Jiggly Nutrient Dense Food
One of my favorite things about real, nutrient dense food is that I find myself eating amazingly delicious things that I previously deemed to be guilty pleasures - bacon, butter, cream, egg yolks, and other delectables are now my top health foods. I love it! Recently I discovered that finger jello doesn't have to be a junk food; and I am just thrilled for a wiggly jiggly revival, especially when I can pass it off as part of … [Read more...] about Finger Jello: A Wiggly, Jiggly Nutrient Dense Food
How To Treat And Prevent Nosebleeds In Kids
As most of us can recall from childhood, a bump on the nose during play can trigger a nosebleed, and it can be a little frightening. Yet parents don't need to fuss over an occasional bloody nose. Staying calm and acting fast to stop the bleeding is the best way to comfort your child. When your child has a nosebleed: Have your child sit down and lean forward slightly, keeping her head above the heart. Gently pinch the … [Read more...] about How To Treat And Prevent Nosebleeds In Kids
Natural Remedies For Allergies and Asthma
Ah, springtime! Chirping birds, vibrant wildflowers, and long sunny days. Unfortunately, this change of season also stirs up pollen causing sneezing, sniffles, wheezing, and other symptoms of allergies and asthma. For many kids this means sitting inside on beautiful days, ingesting heaps of medication, and missing out on lots of fun. While allergies may be triggered by external forces of nature, the root causes are actually … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies For Allergies and Asthma
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