Category Archives: Nutrition

Many people have a gluten intolerance.  As a result, they need to be very strict with their diet, and this can be very challenging sometimes, especially when they are craving something sweet.  It’s great that people such as Kathy Smart … Continue reading →

Reading labels on food packages has become a popular practice among people trying to make health conscious choices about the foods they eat. Unfortunately, we do not always know what some of the ingredients are and if they are safe … Continue reading →

Here is a great recipe I recently discovered in my newest cookbook, “Make it Paleo” by Bill Stayley and Hayley Mason. It replaces traditional fudge, which is made almost entirely from processed white sugar. Give it a try and I’m … Continue reading →

1/2 cup – ¾ cup frozen or fresh fruit of your choice (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, melons, bananas, grapes, oranges, and apples work great)   ½ cup plain unsweetened yogurt OR ½ cup rice milk or almond milk   1 … Continue reading →

As a parent, I'm always looking for a healthier alternative when it comes to snacks or desserts. Last year, I came across this great brownie recipe that I found at http://thisprimallife.com/. We've been making it ever since in our family … Continue reading →

Do you ever wonder if the fruit or vegetable that you buy at the supermarket is really organic? I know I have! I’m already a regular label reader, but I’ve also become a regular “sticker checker”.  Fruits and vegetables have … Continue reading →

1 cup pitted dates 1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 rolled oats (not instant) 1/4 cup cocoa or carob powder Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until thoroughly combined. The mixture should look like a lumpy paste. With slightly … Continue reading →

Pesticide use on fruits and vegetables is common practice.  This being said, the effects of consuming small amounts of chemicals over a long period of time has not been well researched.  As a result, we recommend that you buy organic … Continue reading →

‘Fatty acids are used by every cell in the body; they are an integral part of cell membranes and influence the function of cell membrane receptors.’ ‘Essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that cannot be synthesized by the body … Continue reading →