It is the time of travel. Now that Memorial Day is behind us, it is peak season to be out of the house on day trips, weekends away or major vacations. But how do we, as conscious and intentional eaters, make sure that we are not compromising the health of our families as we travel? …
So you know what sour cream and yogurt are, maybe you’ve even dabbled with kefir a bit, but have you ever heard of creme fraiche? This is a go-to for my family, we try to make sure we always have a supply! It is not only delicious, but it is full of probiotics and high …
What is switchel? Switchel is a fermented lemon/ginger drink that is especially refreshing during the summer when working in the heat! The fermented aspect provides probiotics for the gut, the apple cider vinegar helps you be able to drink greater amounts without feeling bloated, and the lemon and ginger help hydrate you more effectively! Plus, …
Honey Sweetened Vanilla Custard: Ingredients for Honey Sweetened Vanilla Custard: Directions for Honey Sweetened Vanilla Custard: Pour equally into small oven-safe cups (depending on the size, it will fill 6-10 cups). 4. Place all of the cups in a baking pan with sides at least 1.5 inches high. 5. Add water to the pan (careful …
Let’s make yogurt! Around here we are very into fermented and cultured foods. Not only are they delicious but they are so full of probiotics, vitamins and minerals that are easy for our bodies to utilize! Fermented and cultured foods can seem intimidating to those who have not made them, but once you’ve started in …
Let’s face it – GAPS is for healing. Deep, intense, necessary healing. The purpose is not for having fun. However, with a few tools and strategies, I believe parents can make just about anything (more) fun. Here are a few of the strategies I have used with my kids to bring fun into GAPS.
Enjoy some full-GAPS legal cocktails (or mocktails)! Delicious, refreshing, good for you and beautiful! Each drink uses a homemade honey-herb simple syrup, unflavored kombucha and fruit. You can add liquor if desired (see recommendations for each drink). HONEY SIMPLE SYRUP: Add each ingredient to a small pot. Simmer together for 15 minutes, stirring often to …
How do you start feeding your baby so that you can give them the gift of health? When I had my first baby I was terrified that she would have a peanut allergy. It seemed like one of those things that just happened, like drawing the short end of the stick. I had no idea …
Social Connection has long been known to be a necessary part of health. An article in Science from 1988 stated, “Social relationships, or the relative lack thereof, constitute a major risk factor for health – rivaling the effect of well established health risk factors such as cigarette smoking, blood pressure, blood lipids, obesity and physical …
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