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Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad

Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad

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Fall Preservation…one baby step at a time!

I have to admit…I love warm weather and with that said…I love some parts of the change in seasons too. With that said, I thought it was a good time to look at Fall Preservation…one baby step at a time!

Have you every canned, frozen, fermented or dehydrated foods? If not, don’t freak out, let’s make it super simple?

What do you buy and use the most? Is it tomatoes, green beans, corn, etc.? Maybe…

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Chewy Spiced Molasses Cookies Chewy Spiced Molasses Cookies - These cookies have all the spice that you’d want in holiday treat.

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A must read if you travel by airplane

Over three years ago I stopped going through the full body scanners at airports because I suspected that I wasn’t getting the full story about the harm these scanners do and opted for the “pat down” which is uncomfortable the first time you have to experience it, but you may wish to opt for this too after reading this.

Post 911, air travelers are herded through checkpoint corrals into a…

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Creamy Honey Mustard

[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Creamy Honey Mustard – Rich and creamy dressing doesn’t have to be hard. When you can control the wholesome ingredients, you remove worry about toxins and chemicals when you use the very best. Aren’t you and your family worth it? – yogurt or sour cream (preferrably homemade or organic), mustard (organic is best), raw honey (amount depends on your taste), Mix all…

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Shocking news…Roundup’s Long-Term Health Effects

I recently read a very disturbing article, which I’ll reference a little later about the longer-term effects of Roundup. This is the kind of stuff that just makes steam come out of my ears.

How can an industry, with so much knowledge keep continuing to lie to the public and play Russian roulette with our health?

The World’s Health Organization’s cancer research arm has designated Roundup’s…

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Are you affected by Leaky Gut Syndrome?

Leaky gut syndrome is an issue for many people and you may not even know you have it. It’s also referred to as increased intestinal permeability. This affects one of our major organs, the small intestine.

An important role of the small intestine is to absorb vitamins and minerals and allow these to pass through the walls of the intestine into the bloodstream. A healthy wall is considered a tight…

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Kefir Breakfast Pudding Kefir Breakfast Pudding - - Kefir, fruit of your choice (plus extra for topping), oatmeal of your choice ((old fashioned, rolled, instant or steel cut)), chia seeds, Honey (Sucanat or Stevia to taste (optional)), Place all the ingredients except the sweetener into a 1-pint canning jar; Cap the jar and shake vigorously.; Place the jar in the refrigerator overnight.; When ready to serve, transfer the pudding to a bowl and top it with more fruit and sweetener, if using. ; - Recipe courtesy of Donna Schwenk

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Avocado and Egg Bake Avocado and Egg Bake - - Avocado, eggs, Unrefined sea salt to taste, Cayenne Pepper to taste, Cheese (grated), Wash the avocado well.

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Fiber Starter Cereal – 25g fiber

Fiber Starter Cereal – 25g fiber

[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Fiber Starter Cereal – 25g fiber – Fiber: Sexy isn’t it? We all need it, but most don’t get the recommended 35g per day that our body needs to run optimally.

Here’s a great way to start your day that has approx. 25g of fiber and about that much protein too.

It fills you up, it helps make your elimination cycle regular and it actually tastes good.

In my opinion, these are…

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German Pancake German Pancake - - eggs, all-purpose flour or spelt flour, unrefined sea salt, butter (melted), Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.; Melt butter in a 9x9 or a 10” round pie pan and swirl to coat sides of pan or dish.; Meanwhile, mix eggs, flour and salt until well blended.; Pour into buttered dish and bake for 15-20 minutes. Sides will rise and top will be golden brown.; Serve immediately with warm maple syrup or your favorite topping.; -

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Demystifying Ingredients

Have you ever looked at a recipe only to realize that you don’t know what a lot of the ingredients are? Well let’s start demystifying ingredients.

Perusing through recipes is a favorite pastime of mine. As well as collecting cookbooks, although I’ve gotten much better than I used to be. A recent conversation about ingredients got me to thinking. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some sort of guide…

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Is your health all it should be?

Is your health all it should be? So many times we suffer needlessly with achy joints, belly aches and bloating, irritable bowl, constipation, acid reflux, anxiety, depression and the list really does go on and on.

I say needlessly because often times we have carried these things with us for what seems a lifetime and just have decided that it’s the way things are going to be.

Perhaps you think…

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The missing link in food preparation

I have the pleasure of talking with so many on a daily and weekly basis and the topic of the missing link in food preparation comes up a lot.

Have you ever taken the information you have for granted? I find we all do it often, and most of the time without really realizing we do it.

Just yesterday I had a lengthy conversation about this very subject and it occurred to me that I should write about…

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How does lack of sleep actually put you in danger?

Studies report that pot smokers tend to overeat and eat things that are yummy and rewarding, sometimes called “having the munchies”.

Have you ever wondered why you might make no-so-healthy food choices after a night of very restless sleep?

Scientists may have that answer, with a recent study performed at the University of Chicago team, led by Dr. Erin Hanlon.

Blood levels of an endocannabinoid…

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Are you at risk for lung cancer?

Even if you’ve never smoked, you might be at risk for lung cancer, suggests a recent study.

High glycemic foods, heavy refined carbs, such as white bread and white flour foods, white rice, white potatoes, etc. are foods that create high levels of insulin in the blood.

The glycemic index and glycemic load are current methods that measure the estimated quantity and quality of dietary carbs.

Insuli…

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Wellness Industry: Healthy or Unhealthy

Recently a friend shared a post that made me take a step back and really think about an industry that I’ve been a professional in for the last 14+ years and have lived in my whole life.

From an early age, fitness and physical activity were taught as important parts of our lives and that was complimented with good nutrition. Thus building a strong foundation under me for a passion that has served…

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