Let’s discuss the topic of body stewardship and what it means in our culture today. A note from Katie: When we think about body stewardship, and what we can see externally, I do want you to understand that both Mary and I know that everyone who is obese isn’t necessarily in control of that external […]
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Support your body’s natural immune system with these immune-boosting foods, vitamins, and lifestyle habits for your most vibrant health. Some people have sledding and hot…
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Learn how to save money and find the best options for your family, when you learn the differences between co-ops and CSAs (community-supported agriculture). Do you want to invest in your health by getting local meat, dairy, and produce? How do you find the best deal? We all want to provide our families with nourishing
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When I ask my family for meal ideas, 90% of the time they will give one of three answers: What do these all have in common? They take a long time to make (from scratch). Which is why I rarely oblige. Quick Weeknight Meal I do like to make meals my family enjoys. So I
I was talking to some friends the other day and one of them was very surprised that it was the more or less in the 1950s when processed foods began taking over America. She said that it felt like the 50s were so wholesome. Wasn’t everyone making homemade dinners back then? The 1950s definitely were
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I have a love-hate relationship with potlucks. I love them because you get to try new foods and you don’t have to cook a whole…
When you’re a real food family, it becomes clear that other households’ pantries, fridges, and freezers look very different from what your kids are used to. All sorts of processed foods exist out there that I simply never buy. Don’t get me wrong – we eat potato chips and looooove ice cream for dessert, so
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Once you’ve learned what antinutrients are, the next step is to learn how to reduce antinutrients in your food. Some of the healthiest foods have…
Is there anything worse than biting into a piece of beef, just to find yourself chewing … and chewing … and chewing? I’m picky about…
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When I had reversed rheumatoid arthritis but still had chronic joint pain, I started researching other root causes. I stumbled upon antinutrients. You see, I…
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Cooking real food meals – not too hard. Providing your kids with real food snacks every day – nearly impossible! If your kids are like mine, they love snacks. We keep snacks small, but I have no desire to skip them and risk a blood sugar crash! I am diligent with keeping meals balanced and
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Years ago, when I started making sourdough bread, I envisioned beautiful round loaves, dusted in white rice flour and decorated with intricate floral patterns slashed into the surface and baked to perfection. You know the ones I’m talking about. That classic sourdough bread makes you think, “Man, I could totally learn how to bake that.
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This post was written by Maike Corbett from Cheerful Cook and edited by Amanda Kay. For pasta lovers, nothing tops a great bowl of delicious…
Have you ever grown cucumbers? If so, you know that just one plant produces an insane amount of cucumbers. You pretty much need to have a plan of attack before they start producing or you are going to be eating cucumbers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sometimes I have an entire produce drawer full at
I looked for a dairy-free, healthy zucchini bread muffin for years. The internet is full of baked goods that you can stuff with grated zucchini, but I specifically wanted a muffin recipe that worked for my family: dairy-free, whole grain, naturally sweetened, and easy to make, with no weird ingredients. Here it is. Easy Dairy-Free
The middle of summer – fresh veggies abound! But you also are either super busy preserving or just out enjoying the nice weather. It’s too hot to cook. You’re sick of salads. But you really want some simple nourishing food. That means one thing – time to bust out the Instant Pot and make this
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Tacos are my family’s favorite dinner. After 15 years of living on a budget and eating real food, I learned that they are the perfect dinner solution for every season. These Instant Pot carnitas are just one of the endless possibilities, and they are one of my favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. Tacos are the perfect way
Frozen treats aren’t typically the first thing on your mind in winter. Neither are strawberries. But winter is when this simple strawberry sorbet was created. My twelve-year-old was sick…again (we had an uncharacteristic rough patch in March and April!). This time his throat was incredibly sore. He had all the telltale signs of strep throat
Smashed potatoes are my family’s new favorite potato side dish. We’ve tried all the classics: mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, roasted potatoes, homemade fries. Honestly, it’s…
This tomato soup is a real food crowd-pleaser at my house. It is budget-friendly simple food at its best, and you can make it in your Instant Pot. Whether you’re feeding your kids a quick, healthy lunch or making a family-friendly meal to share with friends, this instant pot tomato soup recipe ticks all the
