As I explore resources for food and natural care products I like to pass along what I have found to be helpful for us. We are headed to Montana for the month of August in our travel trailer. We will definitely be needing some misquote repellant! I don’t ever use the common repellants that have DEET in them. I wanted to share a couple ways you can repel bugs without using DEET. … [Read more...] about Some Cool Resources for You!
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Eating Ancient Grains for Health
Are you in a carbohydrate rut? What’s for dinner? Potatoes, rice, pasta? It’s time to break out of your rut and try some ancient grains for breakfast, lunch AND dinner! This month in my Natural Health Inner Circle I have been in my kitchen showing the members how to incorporate some foods into their diets that they may not have tried. With the information on how bad carbs and sugars are for … [Read more...] about Eating Ancient Grains for Health
Fat is Back!
When I started in the field of nutrition over twenty years ago, fat was vilified and the mantra was to eat a low-fat diet. This actually started in the 1980s and fat was removed from the food and the low-fat craze started. Who remembers SnackWells, and when the beautiful egg was sent to prison? Fat is still a controversial topic with one study saying it’s bad and another saying it’s good. … [Read more...] about Fat is Back!
How Toxic Are You….Really?
You have no doubt heard that we live in a toxic world. But what does that mean to you personally? We all live our daily lives, going about our business, not thinking about being loaded up on toxins, who has time for that? Well, I would suggest you start to pay attention….. We live in a world that is like being in a kitchen with the faucet running and the stopper in the drain. Eventually, that … [Read more...] about How Toxic Are You….Really?
March is National Nutrition Month!
But what exactly is Nutrition? Could you put it into a few sentences? Could you tell someone what nutrition means to your body? With all the voices in the field of nutrition, it can get very confusing! Stage #1 Diet When you think of nutrition diet is usually the first thing to come to mind. And yes, it’s one of the most important things to consider when thinking about “am I getting … [Read more...] about March is National Nutrition Month!
Holiday Indigestion? Here’s a Natural Solution
We are entering the season of over-indulgence! Holiday parties, sugar-filled baked goods, alcoholic drinks, and stress, all can add up to poor digestion. As we age we begin to lose the production of digestive enzymes in the stomach, the pancreas slows down on enzyme production and we can get gut imbalances due to both of these happening. Heartburn is a common occurrence for many people as … [Read more...] about Holiday Indigestion? Here’s a Natural Solution
Fall Comfort Food is the Best!
I don’t know about you, but I love fall. Especially living in Texas where the summers are forever long and hot. I’ve pulled out my crock-pot and started baking too. I thought I would share some of my fall favorites with you! Potato and Leek Soup (Crock-pot) There is nothing like walking into the house at the end of a long day and having a pot of soup ready to eat! Ingredients … [Read more...] about Fall Comfort Food is the Best!