Is a Big Mondo Food Processor Better Than a Less Expensive One? Sure, this is a great appliance and handy to have around…but is it worth the 5-10x price upgrade over an inexpensive brand or size?

Magimix Product Review: Is a Big Mondo Food Processor Better Than a Less Expensive One?

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I’m trapped in this interesting world between my staunchly frugal nature, the urge to buy the best-sourced food possible (which means paying more and more on the food budget all the time) and a world of gadgets and natural living products that should make the TIME aspect of the real food life easier but always […]

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It is possible to heal your eczema naturally! I've got simple tips to find triggers, foods to eliminate and how to get to the root cause.

Stop the Itch – Identify Triggers and Treat Eczema Naturally!

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It is possible to treat eczema naturally! Let’s take a look at what eczema is, how it’s traditionally treated, and what we can do to soothe eczema symptoms without the prescription pad.  Reviewed by Sheila Kilbane, MD. Nine-year-old boys are a little oblivious to life sometimes. They could probably have a frog stuck in their

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Chicken and Rice with White Sauce Recipe (Gluten-Free and High Protein! Check out the Secret Ingredient)

Gluten-Free, Protein-Packed White Sauce with Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Your guests will never guess the secret ingredient on this one! I’m a big fan of beans for both frugality and nutrition, and in spite of some eating plans that eschew their phytates, lectins or starches, we still incorporate them into meals often. You can nail many of the anti-nutrients with a long, warm soak

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Baby Step Changes May Have Saved My Husband’s Life Without Us Even Noticing

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Crohn’s Disease, high triglycerides, heart attack risk…all healed with a real food diet and grain-free elimination meal planner. But it seems like a page out of someone else’s life when I think about my husband’s diagnosis. He was just 19 years old, a college kid experiencing worse-than-average intestinal distress after every cafeteria meal. I was

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When a Picky Eater Might Have More Going On: How to Identify and Solve Oral Sensory Processing Disorder

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Do you have a picky eater? Are meal times a battle? Before you get frustrated and assume your child is just strong-willed, take a closer look at what is really going on. Yes, some kids truly do like to feel in control and may assert this behavior at meal times. In that case it is

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Meat Marinade with Dark Beer to Reduce Carcinogens from Grilling

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I don’t grill. I know you’re feeling really trusting of a grilling recipe from someone who doesn’t grill, but don’t worry – we grill plenty at the Kimball house. It’s just a great way to get some help with dinner as long as I remain completely ignorant about the mysterious workings of the grill. I

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Cancer Fighting Vegetable Soup Recipe with an Asian Twist. Fight cancer naturally with these super foods. Simple, easy and filling, this vegetable soup is perfect during chemo treatment. My dad kicked chemo's butt and I swear it's partly because of this soup!

Cancer Fighting Vegetable Soup Recipe with an Asian Twist

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My dad kicked chemo’s butt. There’s no denying it, the man weathered chemotherapy (for bladder cancer) with fewer side effects and more energy than anyone I’ve ever heard of. He had eight sessions of chemo, a six-hour infusion, then a two-hour infusion a week later, then a week off, repeating four times over twelve weeks.

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Simple Berry Cheesecake Pops. Make homemade cream cheese (or use a block) in these super easy, two-ingredient homemade frozen cheesecake pops. Perfect for summertime fruit or anytime!

Two-Ingredient Berry Cheesecake Pops Recipe (+ Homemade Cream Cheese!)

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If you’ve read my blog at all you’ll know my little family is obsessed with ice cream. Whether it’s the classic mint chocolate chip with homemade chocolate chips, or vanilla drizzled with honey sweetened caramel and raw hot fudge sauce, we can’t get enough. And even though I’ll admit to succumbing to the occasional store

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